It’s been said that the two happiest days for a boat owner is the day they buy their boat and the day they sell it.
Integrity Yacht Sales is here to ensure those days are happy for you by working harder for you. Our experienced and professional staff is here to guide you through the process whether you are buying or selling your boat.
We offer you these yacht brokerage services:
- Sellers brokerage services
- Co-brokerage agreements with brokers world wide
- Buyers boat search
- Assistance in finding financing for you
- Assistance in finding insurance for you
- USCG Documentation Services
- State Registration of Vessel
- Title Search
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Selling A Boat?
- Lockers as empty as possible
- Bunks made
- Tables—placemats or flowers
- No construction projects
- Everything in its place
- Canvas should be in good condition or removed
- Holding tank empty and treated for odors
- Priced to sell based on market survey
- Bilges dry and clean
- Repair any leaks
- Engine and engine room clean free of oil and rust
- Remove seasonal items
If you wish to review our listing agreement, please click here.
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Buying A Boat?
1. Determine how the boat will be used:
- Day use
- Fishing
- Weekends
- Cruising Long term/short term
- Weekend cottage
- Live aboard
2. Budget considerations:
- Boat payments
- Insurance
- Dockage
- Fuel
- Maintenance (rule of thumb is 10% of boat cost per year.)
3. Comparison Shop:
- Style—cruiser/racer, runabout, etc.
- Age—older boats are a great value but not always in perfect condition.
Remember, boating is a recreation and it’s supposed to be fun. Integrity Yacht Sales can guide you through the buying process and help you have fun while you’re doing it!
If you wish to review our sales agreement, please click here.
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The following helpful hints were prepared by Capt. Kanter and provided by Capt. Jon Sheller of Sheller Engineering Associates, Inc. a SAMS/APYC Accredited Marine Surveyor.
PREPARING A VESSEL FOR A SURVEY
Time and additional expense can be saved by properly preparing the vessel for inspection.
Owners, sellers or their authorized representatives (captain, broker, etc.) should make sure that the vessel is prepared for the survey with compartments unlocked, stores and excess equipment removed, and that maximum access to all areas of the vessel is provided.
The following checklist may be handy when making preparations:
- The owner or his representative has given written permission for the survey.
- The broker’s listing has been made available to the surveyor.
- Owner’s manuals and service records are aboard.
- Registration and/or documentation is aboard.
- All safety equipment as required by the Coast Guard (such as PFD’s, fire extinguishers, etc.) is aboard.
- Winter covers have been removed.
- Keys or combinations of the locks and the ignition key are available.
- Batteries are charged and AC power is available.
- Electronics are installed.
- Water tanks are sufficiently filed to test water systems.
- Toilets are clean and ready for use.
- Bilges are dry and clean and bilge pumps are operational.
- The owner/broker has been requested not to hose down the vessel on the day of the survey as this precludes reliable moisture meter readings.
- If hauling and/or launching are required, appropriate arrangements have been made in advance with the boatyard or marine.
- If a sea trial is required, appropriate arrangements have been made in advance:
- The vessel must be operated by the owner or his/her authorized representative
- The owner has the vessel adequately insured
- Sufficient fuel is on board to operate the vessel for at least two hours
- The engines are ready and fluid levels have been checked
- Sufficient crew is available to handle the vessel and dock lines without involving surveyor.
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