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Sooner or later every yacht owner is faced with selling his/her boat. You want to sell her as soon as possible yet get the highest value you possibly can. Here are a number of good tips to make the sale go as designed. Prepare the Yacht for Sale: Perform any necessary repairs. Cracked glass, rotten or stained wood, torn canvas or zippers, blemished upholstery, are negative attention getters. Keep in mind that $5,000.00 invested up front to correct issues may net you an additional $10,000.00. For the most part buyers do not want to buy a vessel and have to leave it in the yard. Turn-key vessels go for top dollar. Clean, clean, clean! Clean heads, sweep rugs, wash cushions, clean windows, window treatments, mirrors and of course, the engine room. Remove the clutter. Take away all unnecessary gear, personal possessions, garbage, tools, knick-knacks, magazines etc. both inside and out including lockers and cupboards. You need your vessel appearing ship-shape and close to showroom perfect. Inspect for any water leaks near windows, sinks, plumbing, thru hulls, rudder posts. Repair as needed. Dock attractiveness. Ensure your yacht has a good quality look to her from the dock. First impressions decide the stage for the actual showing: polish and wax gel coat touch up all outdoor varnish scrub and organize dock lines blow up and clean fenders pump up dinghy varnish bright work clean metals to get rid of superficial oxidation scrub any growth on hull at waterline take and examine oil samples to show buyer the health of engines. Your purchaser will perform it in the survey. We know how to aid you with that. Get ready for Vessel Viewings: Keep her clean by regular washings Make up beds with sheets Ensure lights function within cabin and engine room Be sure air conditioning/heat works. If a buyer believes air conditioning is not cooling, he'll think about the thousands it will take to replace it. Clear yacht of any odor sources. This is a big turn off. Keep all repair records in easy-to-read binders. This includes operating manuals, logbooks, etc. Prepare for Survey/Sea Trial: Check all hose clamps. Replace all corroded clamps; ensure hoses are double clamped. Inspect hoses. Replace any cracked or worn out hoses. Check all engine instrumentation. Change broken gages or calibrate as necessary. Inspect all electronics. Make note on disclosure any item that does not operate. Inspect all sea cocks for functionality. Exercise as necessary. Run boat up to operating temperature. Any extreme reading ought to be checked out. Have engine(s) checked for operating temperature, belts, fuel or oil leaks, mounts. Correct deficiencies; add oil or coolant as necessary. Get bottom and props and shafts cleaned by diver. Get running gear checked. Clean and replace zincs. Test all appliances, toilets, inverters, stereos for operational condition. Repair as necessary. Inspect all strainers. Clean as required. Inspect batteries. Refill wet cells. Start and operate all engines. Any wavering in starting or strange performance must be checked out. Inspect all bilge pumps and floats. Replace as required. Check flares and extra safety equipment. Replace as necessary. Mike Dickens, the author, is a live aboard boat owner and owner/Broker of Paradise Yachts in Florida USA. Paradise Yachts offers used quality yachts to customers worldwide. 904/556-9431 Visit the Paradise Yachts website to view our selection of Used Trawlers, Used Motor Yachts, and Used Sailboats for Sale
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