Wanting to sell a boat?
BoatsOnSale.com.au has information on YACHT BROKERS + DEALERS throughout Australia. By advertising on BoatsOnSale.com.au Brokers and Dealers can opt for a data feed to their own website as well and have their boats for sale listed on four websites in one stroke. A monthly subscription to our service provides a powerful advertising tool at affordable rates.Planning a charter holiday?
Charter boats are offered in all great cruising destinations around Australia. Our yacht charter listings provide detailed information about the vessel and a link to the yacht charter operator. Check out Charter Sailboats, Charter Catamarans, Charter Power Boats or Charter House Boats.
Boating is fun and relaxing Boating is a healthy activity, which can be enjoyed by all the family; it's fun, relaxing and gets you outdoors. The big question is "where do you begin?"
Go out with friends
Encourage some friends with a boat to take you out for a day so you and the family can get the feeling of life on the water.
Hire a Boat
Many of our more popular waterways have commercial hire boat operations where you can rent a boat by the hour or for the day. These generally include aluminium dinghies powered by a small outboard motor or slightly bigger launches with inboard motors - either way they won't be very fast, but they will give you a great opportunity to experience what boating is all about at first hand. If you want a bit more space you might think about hiring a houseboat for a few days.
Get afloat through a local boat or yacht club
Many clubs have training courses where you and your family can be shown the ropes at very little cost. A phone call to one or two of these clubs should set you on the right track
There's lots of help available
The easiest way to acquire sensible, straightforward guidance at any time of the year is to see your local Marine Industry member. They'll point you in the right direction and give you the best advice on what's right for you and your family.
Annual Boat Shows
The shows offer a great opportunity to see everything under one roof. They're a wonderful showcase of new products where literally thousands of boats and boating accessories are on display. Boat Shows present you with the chance to talk to the experts, see all the products, and do some comparison-shopping.
Australian & New Zealand Boat Shows coming up:
Melbourne International Boat & Leisure Show
Where ; Melbourne Docklands.
When: 5-7 February 2010.
Brisbane Tinnie & Tackle Show
Where: RNA Showgrounds Brisbane Queensland.
When: 19 – 21 March 2010
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Where: Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast Queensland.
When: 20 - 23 May 2010
Melbourne Winter Boat Show
Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
When: July 2010
Adelaide Boat Show
Where: Adelaide Exhibition Centre.
When: July 2010
Sydney International Boat Show
Where: Darling Harbour Sydney.
When: 29 July- 2 August 2010
Perth International Boat Show
Where: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
When: August 2010
Brisbane International Boat Show
Where: Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane Queensland.
When: 27 - 30 August 2010
Mandurah Boat Show
Where: Mandurah, Western Australia
When: October 2010
Darwin Boat Show
Where: Darwin NT.
When: October 2010
Selling your Boat
Determining a fair asking price
To ensure a timely sale, it is essential to ask a fair price. A broker can help establish fair-market value for the boat.
Advertising Strategy
The professional broker will outline a plan of how a boat is to be advertised in the most appropriate media. For example, the best means to promote a Sailing Yacht is vastly different than the strategy for a Motor Cruiser. The broker's objective is to devise a strategy with the best chances of reaching the most interested and qualified audience for your boat.
Listing for Sale
The broker will prepare the listing for distribution in various electronic and print media, for print and email distribution to clients and other interested parties, and for distribution to prospects at boat shows, open houses, and walk-in inquiries. Sellers who have listed their boat for sale with a BoatsOnSale broker will see their listing advertised in YachtHub.com and Boatsonline.com.au and in other partner sites selected by their broker.
Select a Broker to sell your Boat
BoatsOnSale Brokers have multiple tools and services to help them promote your boat listings to buyers. Interview several brokers by phone, email and in person before choosing a listing broker. View the presentation of their other listings on BoatsOnSale. Do they present their other listings, as you would like them to present yours? Send them an email. Do they respond quickly to your email? Do they use the latest technology to answer your phone calls promptly. Do they track prospective buyers with online tools? Can they email professional purchase and sales agreements to you? Can they provide e-referrals? After you have chosen a broker, view your listing on the Website. Could it be improved?
Prepare the boat
The broker will advise of any improvements that should be made to compete within today's market, identify possible problems and solutions, and help organize upgrades & repairs. The broker may help locate easy-access moorings/storage for the duration of the listing.
Professional Know-How
Professional brokers will understand the principals of the brokerage profession - such as certificates of ownership, security agreements, bills of sale and other documents needed to register and transfer titles to boats. They will understand maritime and admiralty liens for the type of vessels they represent.
Sea Trial and Survey
The buyer will usually request a sea trial and the services of a marine surveyor. Buyers pay for the surveys and for hauling the boat out of the water for inspection. Your yacht broker will usually attend the sea trial and marine survey and help you determine how any discovered deficiencies should be addressed in the purchase negotiations.
Negotiating The Deal
The broker can use his position as a middleman to keep the negotiations between buyer and seller moving to a successful conclusion. Boat Dealers represent new boat lines. They often take "trade-ins" to facilitate the sale of a new boat. Dealers advertise their trade-ins, often at very good buys. Some dealers will refurbish the boat before putting it on the market. Some dealers offer a pre-owned boat warranty program, similar to the automotive industry, particularly in smaller craft.
Buying a Boat
Boat Selection
A professional broker will listen closely to your wants and needs and will help you determine if the boat you are calling on is right boat for you at the best value. They can objectively tell you about the condition of the vessel before you decide whether or not to spend your time to look at the boat. They will help you determine if there are similar boats on (and off) the market, the history of the boat, how long it has been on the market, and the motivation of the seller. Anyone can look up asking prices on boats, but it takes a professional broker to have an intimate knowledge of current market conditions, a familiarity of similar boats.
Getting a Boat Loan and Marine Insurance
You may want to pre-qualify for a boat loan before you shop. That will give you some extra leverage and breathing room when you're negotiating prices.
Making an Offer
A professional broker can help their buyer decide on a realistic offer that increases the chances of buying a pre-owned boat for a fair and reasonable price, and with the necessary elements to protect your interests. Your broker prepares an Offer to Purchase for your signature. It should spell out the terms of the sale including obligations that you and the seller have agreed to, and when these obligations will be fulfilled. You also make a good-faith deposit on the boat and subject to sea trial and survey. Paperwork - Professional brokers and dealers are familiar with all the paper work requirements for their country, state or province, from the initial Offer to Purchase and Bill of Sale to licensing and registration; or documentation and titling, to paying tax and other fees, as well as certificates of ownership, security agreements, and other documents needed to complete a sale.
Sea Trial and Survey
The buyer of a pre-owned vessel will usually request a sea trial and the services of a marine surveyor. Buyers pay for the surveys and for hauling the boat out of the water for inspection. Your yacht broker will usually attend the sea trial and marine survey with you, and help you determine how to properly address the nearly inevitable yacht survey issues and put the problems in context. They can help estimate time and cost of correcting, and where to obtain accurate quotes for items that are unfamiliar. Your lender and insurance carrier will usually require a copy of the survey.
Negotiating The Deal
The broker can use his position as a middleman to keep the negotiations between buyer and seller moving to a successful conclusion.
Safeguard Funds
A professional broker will use a trust account for clients' funds, and ensure that at closing, any existing loan or other encumbrances is paid off. This safeguard is of critical importance to the buyer and seller, and can be a potentially serious hazard in a private transaction not involving a broker.
After the Sale
Your broker and dealer can help you find moorage and yacht maintenance and repair specialists or facilities. They can refer you to classes on sailing, boat handling and seamanship; their experience in local waters can help you chart a course for great day, weekend or longer trips. They can connect you with boat clubs, races and rendezvous sponsored by builders and dealerships. Plus, you've got a new boating friend for life.
Information for Subscribers
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