Listing your yacht
Selling your yacht is not always as easy as it may appear.
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Presentation: When you look at your yacht you recognise all her features good and bad and only you see your yacht. That chip in the gelcoat on the coachroof reminds you of a comical incident a couple of years ago trying to get the outboard stowed before weighing anchor after a particularly good weekend. That chip to a potential purchaser represents a boat yard bill! |
Always take a second, unbiased opinion it is an old cliché but remember first impressions are lasting impressions. A £200.00 refit could add £2,000.00 to the sale price.
Location: You keep your yacht on a swinging mooring in a picturesque estuary, the yacht club only offers a ferry service during the hours of daylight on weekends from May to the end of August. You have a potential buyer who would like to view on a Friday because he has an appointment to view another yacht on Saturday. You don your wellies, get the dinghy out of the compound, launch it down the muddy slip and Rollocks! You have left them at home.
This may be an extreme example but even if you keep your yacht in a well run marina how far is it from your home or work and how many times will you have to show her before you agree a sale?
Negotiation: You have a successful business or have a decision making position in a multinational company, you understand the principles of negotiation. Somebody suggests you should reduce your asking price because the upholstery in the saloon needs replacing. The fact is it is still a good selling price but what did he mean that; the original, orange leatherette is in as good a shape as the day it was fitted in 1973!
It is too easy to get emotional about a yacht that has served you and your family well for many seasons, it is also true that some buyers will find it hard to get to the point of negotiation with the owner of a yacht.
Buying or selling a yacht is made simple
by using a reputable
Yacht Broker.
Transworld Yachts offer:
The Solent's most commercial yacht Marina, Hamble Point there are more new and used yachts for sale on this site than any other single site in the UK if anyone in Northern Europe is looking for a yacht they will probably visit Hamble Point Marina at some stage in their search.
A purpose built "For Sale Area" with a raised walkway so yachts can be viewed with ease, in safety and in comfort.
All services and specialities of a modern boat yard including competitive refit and valetting services essential for correct presentation.
All yachts for sale through Transworld Yachts are included in a regular washdown program.
All yachts for sale through Transworld Yachts are available for viewing seven days a week.
Regular pictorial advertising in National and International yachting press.
All viewing accompanied by experienced, well informed staff.
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