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Explore the latest industry buying and selling guides, resources, and views from your boating experts.

5 Ways to Take Advantage of the Boat Seller’s Market

It’s all over the news. Or maybe you have been skipping the news, but then you’ve probably heard from your friends trying to get on the water for the first…
boatsforsale · Oct 17, 2021
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How to Get Top Dollar For Your Boat

When it’s time to sell your boat, of course you want to yield the best possible price. In today’s market boats are in high demand, but there are a lot…
boatsforsale · Aug 1, 2021
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What Kind of Boat is For You?

There are so many styles of boats to choose from. If you’re reading this article, we’ll assume you’re about to become a first-time boat owner, or you are at least…
boatsforsale · May 26, 2021
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The Best Time to Sell Your Boat is Now

In regular times, seasonality is purely what drives supply and demand.  In a normal year we’d easily tell you that the best time to sell your boat, on average—as with…
boatsforsale · Apr 24, 2021
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All the Costs of Owning a Boat

Aspiring boaters are often surprised at how affordable the path is to boat ownership! Boats can be financed just like homes and cars. In fact, the average monthly payment for…
boatsforsale · Apr 22, 2021
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How to Value and Price Your Boat for Sale

There are a lot of factors that may affect your boat’s sale price. Location, condition, mileage and optional accessories all come into play, as well as time of year you…
boatsforsale · Apr 15, 2021
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Gathering the Paperwork When it’s Time to Sell

“I love paperwork!” said no one ever, but gathering all the proper documents and receipts will add value as it de-risks your boat for potential buyers. The documents that buyers…
boatsforsale · Mar 18, 2021
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10 Things to Do to Get Your Boat Ready for Sale

The Gist: A well-presented boat will be appealing to buyers because it shows that you maintained and cared for it over its lifetime. When it’s time to get ready for…
boatsforsale · Mar 11, 2021
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How to Take the Best Photos of Your Boat for Sale

The Gist: When taking pics, be sure to have a minimum of six horizontally shot photos: full side shot, front, back, deck, interior, and cockpit/console. Be sure your boat is…
boatsforsale · Mar 1, 2021
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5 Things To Ask When Shopping for a Used Boat

So you’ve been shopping for a used boat and identified a boat you’re excited to see. Online everything looks great, it seems well-maintained, is in the right price range. Admittedly,…
boatsforsale · Feb 15, 2021
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