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Our Story

Welcome to Wilde Yacht Sales, providing the entire Northeast with the finest quality tugs available today.

With Nordic Tugs of every size to fit your needs, Wilde Yacht Sales is eager to share our love of pleasure boating with you. If you're looking for the comfort and style of pilothouse or flybridge trawlers, we proudly feature the full line of Nordic Tugs.
Essex, CT
Situated on the banks of the historic Connecticut River, Wilde Yachts makes its home in a picturesque village famous for sea captains' homes and a centuries-old boat building industry. Beyond the harbor, visitors are enchanted by the many attractions Essex has to offer. Take a leisurely stroll through the Connecticut River Museum or enjoy a stay at the timeless Griswold Inn, recognized as the country's oldest, continuously operated Inn. Come visit and see all Essex has to offer.

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Our Staff

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Ben Wilde
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Ben, an Essex native, brings many years of boating experience to his Nordic Tug dealership. A boating enthusiast from childhood, Ben purchased his first boat, a 14' Wolverine molded plywood, at the young age of 14. He has owned 12 different powerboats since then, and now enjoys cruising the waters between Chesapeake Bay and New Jersey with his wife, Susan. Ben holds a USCG Master's license. During his years on the "mainland", Ben was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Ekco Housewares, and owner of East Hampton, Massachusetts-based Kellogg Companies. He also proudly holds the title as past Commodore of the Essex Yacht Club.
Paul Tortora

​Paul joined Wilde Yacht Sales in 2006 as a Trawler Specialist. When Paul retired from a previous career as a school district administrator, his fondness for boating turned into a full time passion. Paul's experience with Nordic Tugs extends beyond the sales and service of his favorite trawler; he is a past owner of a Nordic and is always eager to share his viewpoint as both a salesman and a loyal owner. Paul also assists with Wilde's advertising and marketing and brings with him an extensive technology background applicable to the boating and business industry
Susan Morrison

​Susan joined Wilde Yacht Sales as our office manager, bookeeper, and sales associate. Susan spent her early years in upstate New York on Canandaigua Lake, where her father owned a Boston Whaler. She comes to Wilde Yachts after eight years as the office administrator for the Essex Yacht Club. Susan volunteers for a local charity, Child and Family Agency, where she has chaired several events and was honored with Volunteer of the Year for 2006. She resides in Deep River with her husband Wayne of 36 years.
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