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We Help You Get Your
Ship Together.

The Gulf Coast’s Boating Resource

Where Gulf Coast boating meets real expertise. Buy, sell, learn, or get your boat where it needs to go — we are your resource for all of it.

100+
Years Combined
Experience
Gulf
Coast
Coverage
USCG
Licensed
Masters
A–Z
Full Service
Marine Resource
Who We Are

Boaters First.
Brokers Second.

Ishkeesh Marine Services was built around a simple idea: boaters deserve straight answers from people who actually spend time on the water. People who race, deliver, teach, and live this stuff.

Our team brings over 100 years of combined maritime experience across Gulf Coast waters. We race on Lake Pontchartrain, deliver offshore, and teach on these same waters every season.

Whether you are buying your first boat, selling your last one, looking to sharpen your skills, or just need someone reliable to move your vessel — we are the resource you have been looking for.

Captain Nate Eckler - Ishkeesh Marine Services
Everything You Need on the Water

The Gulf Coast’s Boating Resource Hub

Sales. Services. Education. Expertise. One resource for every stage of your boating life on the Gulf Coast.

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Yacht Sales & Brokerage

Gulf Coast inventory with honest valuations. We represent buyers and sellers with equal commitment. No pressure, no games.

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02

Captain Services

USCG Licensed Masters for deliveries, passages, and charters. Near Coastal and Towing endorsed. We get your boat where it needs to go.

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🎓 03

Boating Instruction

First-timers to experienced sailors sharpening skills. Practical, on-the-water instruction that builds real confidence.

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🔑 04

Concierge & Consulting

Vessel management, maintenance coordination, and marine consulting. We handle the details so you can enjoy the water.

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Selling Your Vessel

Ready to Sell?
We Make It Simple.

Honest market valuations, professional listings with real photography, and a Gulf Coast buyer network built over decades. No games, no runaround.

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Finding Your Next Boat

Don’t See It?
We Can Find It.

Our network spans the Gulf Coast and beyond. Tell us exactly what you are after — we will find the right boat at the right price.

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Client Reviews

What Our Clients
Are Saying.

★★★★★

“I highly recommend Nate with Ishkeesh Marine Services to assist in selling your boat! I've known Nate both personally and professionally over the years and I can tell you that he's trustworthy, transparent and very knowledgeable in the marine industry! He knows what sellers are looking for and how to price your boat to maximize your return. He sold my boat within a month at almost asking price!”

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Laurie M. San Francisco, CA
★★★★★

“Nate was immediately on the hunt for the boat I wanted, and he helped me greatly in defining my needs. He has a breadth of experience that goes beyond being a broker, and his connections in the area were a huge benefit. I can recommend Nate absolutely. I am very satisfied with his service and attention to detail.”

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Mark V. Richmond, CA
Yelp
★★★★★

“In May 2018, we purchased a Dyna Craft 52 for which Nate Eckler was the broker. He was very knowledgeable and provided clear and helpful direction during the process, as it was the first time we had purchased a boat of this kind. During the purchasing process, we discovered Nate was also a Captain and once the boat was ours, we booked him for numerous lessons to teach us a variety of boating topics such as operation, boating safety and navigation. Nate is skilled, patient, calm and he brought a sense of humor to each lesson. We would absolutely recommend Nate as a broker and Captain.”

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Amy H. San Francisco, CA
Yelp
★★★★★

“Nate has been an amazing asset as we make the jump to a large boat from ski/runabout. One piloting training was invaluable and more to come, and he has been an amazing resource to get questions answered and to get connected to services we need. We are building confidence, capability and comfort much more quickly thanks to his expertise in all areas, and he's always just a text or call away if we need anything. Highly recommended!”

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Pete N. Sacramento, CA
Yelp
★★★★★

“I would like to shout out the praises of Nate Eckler. This is my first time buying a large boat and I was a bit overwhelmed. Nate walked both my husband Steve and me through every aspect of the ownership of this beautiful boat, which I'm told is considered a yacht. Nate's beautiful wife, Shelley, has helped me tremendously in the decoration of the berths, galley, both heads and the salon. Steve and I have great faith in both Ishkeesh Marine Service and Nate and Shelley. I can honestly recommend these folks. They are absolutely first class.”

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Carol C. Santa Rosa, CA
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Real People.
Real Answers.

Questions about a listing, a delivery, lessons, or just need advice from someone who knows boats — reach out. We pick up the phone.

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