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Including a survey in your regular maintenance schedule will help you find out about problems before they become too serious. And when it comes time to sell, you’ll have all the information you need to set an appropriate asking price.
The surveyor will complete a thorough visual inspection of the boat and will probably also sound the laminate with a hammer or moisture meter. If you want the bottom inspected and the boat is in the water, arrange for haul-out ahead of time.
Many buyers will make an offer contingent on the boat passing a professional survey. If you do get a survey before you list the boat and the buyer doesn’t find that acceptable, the buyer should expect to cover the cost of any additional survey work. Otherwise the survey costs can be part of your price negotiations.
Depending on the boat’s size and age and the number of systems, it may be wise to get a Condition and Value Survey before you advertise. The larger and older your boat is, the more important this step will be. Your insurance company may also require a survey if your boat has been involved in an accident or had any major repairs, but insurance surveys are often less detailed than pre-purchase surveys.
A marine survey before you sell can uncover potential issues. more
The result of the surveying process will be a written report that contains descriptions of the boat and the onboard systems along with conditions of the vessel and current operational state of the equipment. Usually the report will provide recommendations via a list according to suggested priority level, along with a fair market replacement value for the boat.
If you are selling a trailer with the boat, make sure it works perfectly. Check the brakes, lights, rust, etc. more
There will be plenty of time to adjust prices but your goal, for now, is to get people excited about owning the boat.
This article will show you exactly how to go about it!
This is the easiest way to sell a boat. If you want to sell your boat fast, a dealer or broker is your best bet. Selling a boat requires a lot of time and effort and expertise, which you probably do not have. [links]