Preparation is key for success in any effort. You would never list your home for sale without cleaning first, the same applies to your boat. Make sure you clean your boat, or use a boat detailing service to ensure she shine as bright as she is. Having a clean boat for sale will draw more buyer attention, which is critical for a stress-free boat sale.

Remember print.

While using an online boat listing is efficient and will have the highest level of reach to boat buyers, print in addition to digital advertising for boats can be valuable and cost effective. Contact local newspapers or fishing magazines, Florida Sportsman and Field & Stream are two great options, for pricing on a boat ad.

Stay protected.

Boat scammers are everywhere, so it’s important to keep yourself protected during the entire boat buying process. Some important tips to keep in mind when selling your boat online is to have a pre-purchase survey, never sea trial alone, clarify ‘as-is’ wording and gather any warranty information. To learn more about boat buying and selling fraud, click here.

Be familiar with the paperwork.

Boat sales can become complicated if you are unsure of the paperwork necessary for the boat purchase. Some important papers include corporate boat ownership, boat loan payoffs, bill of sale for boats, and other papers needed for transferring boat ownership. If additional help is necessary, please see some of our preferred boat consignment companies and yacht brokers that can help make selling your boat easier.