Staff Bios: Meet the Adventure Yachts Staff

Pat Jutte • pat@adventureyachts.com

Pat Jutte was born and raised in Seattle, and has been involved in all aspects of the boating industry for over 40 years. His experience includes serving in the United States Coast Guard, living aboard for 12 years, local & off-shore racing as well as owning and operating several business.

In 1988, Pat helped form what we now know as the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association. This organization has focused on creating professional standards for yacht brokers across the country. Their involvement and commitment to the industry has lead to training, testing and certifying NYBA members to help promote a better understanding of the industry. Pat has served on the Board of Directors for 10 years, including serving two terms as President of the Association.

For the past 13+ years, Pat and Nikki have owned and operated Adventure Yachts, Inc. During this time, he has successfully imported and sold custom yachts built by President Yachts and Pama Yachts, Inc.

Boating has always been Pat’s main and most enthusiastic recreation. For the past 22 years, it has been both his passion and profession. Pat is a member of the Northwest Yacht Broker Association and a Certified Professional Yacht Broker.

Nikki Jutte • nikki@adventureyachts.com

Nikki Jutte began her affinity with boats and the sea at a very young age. Her father, an avid sailboat racer, took the family cruising up to Canada every summer. They started making the annual trips on a 36’ Sloop, and eventually moved up to a 52’ Chris Craft. She bought her own sailboat when she was in her twenties, and sold it when she met her husband Pat. Pat and Nikki lived aboard several sailboats for 13 years, before deciding to move inland.

Nikki and Pat Jutte decided to combine their love of boats with work, and have owned & operated yacht brokerages together since 1986.

Nikki is a member of the Northwest Yacht Broker Association and a Certified Professional Yacht Broker.

Ron Crawford • ron@adventureyachts.com

Ron Crawford grew up in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. As the son of a retired Captain for the Washington State Ferries, Ron has always been involved in boating.

After a successful career as a school administrator, Ron retired as the Superintendent of Snohomish School District in 1993. He immediately established San Juan Yacht Sales as the Northwest dealer for Symbol Yachts.

In 2002, Ron joined forces with Pat & Nikki Jutte of Adventure Yachts and are presently the dealer for Hampton Yachts, Regency Yachts, Endurance Yachts and Symbol Yachts. Ron’s primary focus and enjoyment is planning, designing, and building yachts for his customers. Ron and his wife, Patty, enjoy spending time at their homes in Mill Creek and Mazatlan. They also take pleasure in boating, golfing, and spending time with their 5 children and 6 grandchildren.

Ron is a member of the Northwest Yacht Broker Association and a Certified Professional Yacht Broker.
 

Marvin Nielson • marvin@adventureyachts.com

Marvin Nielson has loved boats his entire life. In 1984 he made it official. He signed on with Sundance of Portland Or., and then he moved to Seattle in 1997. During his tenure as a yacht salesman, his duties have ranged from salesman to vice president of sales. He’s sold primarily four brands—Carver/Californian, Marquis, Navigator, and Chris Craft.

Marvin’s destiny developed in childhood—his family always owned boats. By age 13, he passed his first US Power Squadron course at the old Tacoma Yacht Club building. By age 14, he landed his first maritime job as a deckhand on a sport fishing charter boat in Westport, Washington. And by high school, he bought his first boat, a17ft Chris Craft Cavalier Runabout.

Over the years, Marvin has sold hundreds of boats, so he brings a lifetime of expertise and experience to his customers. Whether or not you know the bow from the stern, he will inspire and guide your inner skipper into the right decision. He loves boats, he loves people who love boats and loves the people he works with. Last year, when Marvin retired, he found he missed the business too much. So he went back to work. Poets pen fancy words about why men love boats, but Marvin keeps it simple. When he gets up in the morning, he’s still excited about going to work. Please stop by Adventure Yachts and rekindle your friendship…..
 

Dave has been in the marine industry since 1985 and in the last 23 years has gained a wealth of experience in yachting. His most recent training and education has been in mega-yachts from 150 – 280 feet. From project management training at Benetti Yachts in Italy to extensive courses on large yacht operations, sales, and management courses, including the USCG 100-ton course.

David has been to shipyards from builders ranging with production yachts ranging in size from 42 to 85 feet and custom shipyards with size ranges of 80 to over 200 feet. He has visited over 32 shipyards throughout the world from New Zealand to Italy, including Delta, Amels, Aberking & Rasmussen, Oceanco, Heesen, Benetti, Fincantieri, Azimut, Codecasa, Horizon, Perini Navi, Olympia, Sovereign, Alloy, Azzure, McMullen and Wing, Christensen, Westport, Queenship, Broward, Grand Banks, and Feadship Yachts.

Attending boat shows around the world from Sydney, Australia to Monaco in the last 3 years, David has met with award-winning designers and naval architects like J.C. Espinosa, J.Q. Barnett, Jack Sarin, Bill Dixon, Oceanco’s Cassinova, and Greg Marshall Design. With both large yacht operation and hands-on project management during the build for Maximus II, the Horizon 106, he has accumulated over 25,000 miles as a yacht professional to Alaska, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, England, and the Bahamas. He knows systems, operations, design and safety issues, and hull construction from FRP to steel.
 

   Maurice Spence •  maurice@adventureyachts.com