It is important for you to make a thorough inspection of the boat you are wanting to buy when it has been previously owned by someone else. There are a few main points which you need to make sure of when purchasing your used yacht to avoid future maintenance costs and setbacks.
It is easy to fall for an offer where a larger boat is being sold at a low price but that doesn’t always mean it is good value for money. Even though the size and the design of the yacht are important, the quality of the construction of the yacht should be the first thing to check off your list when deciding to buy a used yacht.
Make sure to have a thorough inspection with the company you are buying from or from a profession for the state of the engine and how the electrical gadgets are working on the boat. This will indicate how well it has been maintained by its previous owners and will reduce the chances of you having possible issues later on.
When choosing the place to buy your used boat it is important that you trust the seller that they will advise you on the right decisions to make and meet your needs. A yacht broker is the best place to start whether it’s to find out information about yachts that you might want to buy or to make your purchase.
Yacht brokers partner with the best manufacturers of yachts and tend to offer the best available boats on the market due to their experience and their cooperation with multiple boat sellers.
There are many other tedious tasks that need to take place when buying a used boat which can be stressful and time consuming, however, a yacht broker will be able to assist you along this process and guide you through it. The yacht broker will help you get the best offer on the boat that you are interested in purchasing, arranging marine finance and marine insurance and assisting in any other paperwork that will be needed through the process.
Wanting to sell your yacht through a yacht broker? Interyachting can help you arrange that quickly and effortlessly. Just get in touch with us and let us do the rest. We provide all the necessary marketing to raise the exposure of your yacht and to locate the highest resale value on the international yacht market.
Some of the services we offer include preparation of the contract, a survey of the yacht and checks that everything is functioning properly, arrangement for a sea trial and delivery of your yacht.