Time For An Upgrade? Sell Your Old Boat Quickly

Raritan Engineering Company your marine hose specialists would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding 5 easy ways to sell your boat fast.

Boat sellers and brokers commit the same mistakes over and over again. Over the years I have made almost every mistake there is in boat sales. Learn from my experience. The following are some key points on how to sell your boat quickly. Some are obvious, some are painful.

In the current market, it takes a heck of lot more than simply hanging a For Sale sign from the lifelines to sell a pre-owned boat. So I went to those who know—certified yacht brokers—to learn some of the tricks of the trade.

1 Scour the boat:

Clean everything—bilge, sole, upholstery, cabinets, lockers, the shore-power cord, and under the sink in the head. Everything. If your boat is spotless, the buyer will think you’re detail oriented and that all the systems have been well maintained.

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If the boat is a mess, a prospective buyer might think you also neglected to change the oil in the engine.

2 Declutterize:

Your personal items on the boat may mean a lot to you, but they only make the boat look smaller and cluttered to the buyer. Empty all hanging lockers, drawers, and cabinets.

3 Dress it up for the Internet:

You should provide a complete history of the boat and its upgrades; a detailed inventory of everything, including sails, electronics, and major systems; and photos that allow Internet tire kickers/prospective buyers to enjoy a photographic walkthrough of the entire boat.

4 Price it right:

If you want to sell your boat in this market, you’ve got to get in, get aggressive, and get out. That means you may have to price it below the lowest priced comparable boat on the market (by at least 5 percent), even if your boat has better equipment, fewer engine hours, and the like.

5 Close the deal:

Selling a used boat can be a full-time job. If you plan to do it yourself, be prepared for appointment no-shows and comments such as “It’s exactly what I want, but next year” or “It’s exactly what I want, but I’d offer half the price.” When talking to prospective buyers, listen equally to both the husband and the wife, and always respond to their questions honestly.

Carnival Triumph Provides Seaside Assistance to Sailboat in Need

We’ve all called on roadside assistance to come to our rescue, but how about seaside assistance? On Wednesday, Dec. 12, as the ship was at sea, Carnival Triumph responded to a request from a sailboat in the vicinity that was in need of oil.

Keeping with maritime tradition and looking to provide a helpful hand, Carnival Triumph approached the vessel to assist as the sailors gleefully shouted, “Thank you, Carnival!” Captain Isidoro Renda and his team offered the sailors oil for their engine allowing them to successfully continue along their journey.

Carnival Triumph was on a five-day Western Caribbean cruise that returned to her homeport of New Orleans today.

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