Boat buying and selling advice: an independent eye, a documented decision
The costliest mistake in buying or selling a boat is not knowing: the buyer buys what they can't see, and the seller, for want of a documented history, sells below value. Care takes no side at this table - we take no commission from the sale; our work is to measure and to document. If you're buying, we produce an independent survey and a negotiation list; if you're selling, we gather your boat's documented history into a Value File. Either way, the report is yours.
Scope
Pre-purchase survey
A check of the hull, engine, electrics and equipment; moisture and compression readings
Negotiation list
Findings in order of importance; with a negotiation value for the buyer
Sea trial
Engine figures under load and a real-world test of the systems
Value File for sellers
A documented maintenance-history compilation - a fair-value, fast sale
Value opinion
An independent assessment in the context of condition and the market
Process guidance
Guidance through the flag, paperwork and transfer process
How it works
Scope & appointment
Are you buying or selling, and what question are you looking to answer - scope and fee are clear from the start.
Measurement/compilation
For a purchase, an on-site survey plus a sea trial; for a sale, a compilation of the paperwork and history.
Written report
For a purchase, a survey with a negotiation list; for a sale, a Value File - in your hands within 48 hours.
FAQ
Do you take a commission like an estate agent or broker?+
No. We take no side in the buying or selling, and we take no commission from the sale; our only income is the advisory/survey fee. That's why our report represents you alone - the buyer if you're buying, the seller if you're selling.
What should I watch for when buying?+
The things you can't see: osmosis, engine fatigue, electrical decay, an undocumented history. An independent survey reveals these before you buy; a measurement costing roughly a thousandth of the boat's price heads off tens of thousands of euros of surprises.
What use is a Value File when selling?+
A boat with a documented maintenance history sells both faster and closer to its value; the buyer's strongest bargaining chip is a lack of paperwork - a Value File takes that chip away.
I'm buying a foreign-flagged boat - can you help?+
Yes: we carry out the inspection and the report, and guide you through the flag, paperwork and transfer process. We prepare the report in English too.
Do you give a price/value as well?+
We offer a value opinion (in the context of condition and the market), but it doesn't take the place of a formal valuer's appraisal; if one is needed, we point you in the right direction. Our aim is to back your decision with data.
On this topic: guides & glossary
For those wondering about the terms: the guide and glossary entries below explain this service in depth.
Used Boat Buying Guide: Checklist from Listing to SignatureGuide
Hull Materials: GRP, Timber, Steel, AluminiumGlossary
Parts of a Boat: Cockpit, Cabin, SaloonGlossary
Rig Types: What Are Sloop, Ketch and Yawl?Glossary
What Are Displacement and Planing Hulls?Glossary
What Are LOA and LWL?Glossary
What Is a Catamaran?Glossary
What Is a Flybridge?GlossaryLet us see your boat on site
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