Frequently Asked Yacht & Boat Questions

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Why should I use Boatmatch.com to sell my boat?

Developed and managed by e-commerce & marine industry professionals, Boatmatch.com is balancing the advantage of instant communication through the internet perfectly balanced with a traditional boat brokerage service.
Boatmatch.com offers a proven route to market with sales of over 140 boats worldwide.
Boatmatch.com offers the best service on the best terms, our considerable experience in negotiating and managing sales will make buying or selling your boat a pleasurable experience.

Why should I use Boatmatch.com to buy my boat?

Our experienced brokers will provide full details of boats on brokerage, arrange inspections and help you at all stages of a sale, making buying your new boat a straightforward and enjoyable process.
Buying a boat through Boatmatch.com will save you money, it is simple mathematics. An owner selling a boat for £200,000 could save £8000 in brokerage fees, this will enable him to negotiate a lower price to both his and the buyers benefit.

Brokers are expensive and take a long time getting boats to the market

The average Broker charges between 6% and 10% to sell your boat. Boatmatch.com charge the lowest fee on the market at 4%* (plus VAT where applicable) on the successful sale of your boat, representing exceptional value. Once the seller has completed registering their boat and uploaded photographs, the listing goes live immediately after it has been checked by Boatmatch.com.
* Minimum fee £2,000 (plus VAT where applicable)

How does Boatmatch.com get to the market?

In addition to our well established and easily accessed web site, Boatmatch has an established database of boat owners and buyers looking to buy, sell or part exchange yachts and powerboats.
In addition Boatmatch.com has a highly targeted promotional campaign to maximise exposure for the web site through print media, the internet, boat shows and PR activity.
No other broker offers this high level of access to the world market at such a competitive rate.

Is there a lot to do to get registered?

However you sell your boat you will have to produce comprehensive particulars, they are a prerequisite of any successful sale. Boatmatch.com have provided a format for registering your details, the boat details and ownership details that leads you through the process thoroughly and efficiently.

Who gets to see my personal details?

In accordance with the UK Data Protection Act, Boatmatch.com will not disclose details of registered buyers or sellers to any third party without their express permission.
Boatmatch reserve the right to send suitable and relevant communications to registered clients on behalf of third parties unless specifically requested not to on registration.

We want to hear from you

We are keen to improve our service and this website. If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas on how our service can be improved we would be delighted to hear from you.

How do I value my boat?

It is always advisable to speak with Boatmatch.com to get an accurate market value for your boat, please contact us by email or call +44 (0)1725 514466 and ask for brokerage sales.