Yacht market

Buying advice

- Buyers should check the identity of the seller and ensure that the boat is free from third-party rights.
- A warranty of two years applies to purchases from dealers, which can be reduced to one year; this can be excluded for private sales.
- The time of transfer of ownership should be recorded in the contract, as the risk is transferred to the buyer from this point onwards.

Buying a used boat: How to avoid pitfalls in the purchase contract

- Online used boat exchanges make it easier to search using filters, but harbour risks such as duplicates, outdated advertisements and attempted fraud.  
- The risk of fraud is reduced by critical enquiries, address and telephone checks, on-site inspections and the waiver of down payments without a countervalue.  
- Estate agents/dealers offer expert valuations and legal security, and there is less room for negotiation than with private sales.

Buying a used boat: Your guide through the online jungle

- Buying a new boat offers customisation options, a guarantee and calculable risk, but is more expensive and involves waiting times.

- Second-hand boats are often cheaper, immediately ready for use and have less depreciation, but harbour the risk of hidden damage and variable replacement parts.

- The decision between buying and chartering depends on individual cost considerations and personal preferences regarding freedom and independence.

Buying a used boat: new, used or chartered - things to consider

- Boat liability and hull insurance are essential; the former protects against damage to third parties, the latter against damage to your own boat.
- A sum insured of at least 7.5 million euros is recommended for boat liability in order to be adequately covered throughout Europe.
- When buying a second-hand boat, the insurance cover should be checked and adjusted in good time, especially when transferring ownership.

Buying a used boat: What insurance do I need for my boat?

- An interactive decision tree helps to find the right type of used boat based on individual criteria.
- The type of boat should match your purpose, experience, preferences and sailing area, as every boat is a compromise.
- Budget, running costs and personal priorities are crucial for choosing the right used boat.

Buying a used boat: Which type of boat is the right one? Decision-making aids

- Before the first trip, mooring, winter storage and boat registration must be organised in order to clarify all formalities in good time.

- Liability and hull insurance as well as the re-registration of radio equipment are essential; proof of ownership is required for trips abroad.

- A thorough inventory and documentation of the boat's equipment help to familiarise yourself with the boat and prepare it for the transfer.

Buying a used boat: The boat is bought - what happens now? The first steps

- Thorough preparation and inspection are crucial to avoid unexpected costs and disappointment when buying a used boat.
- A surveyor can help to identify hidden defects and provide a cost estimate for necessary repairs.
- A test drive is essential to check structural weaknesses and the functionality of the engine and equipment.

Buying a used boat: Own inspection or surveyor? What you need to look out for

- Careful preparation when buying a used boat can avoid disappointment; criteria such as area, comfort and speed are decisive.
- Used boats are often cheaper for beginners; popular models make it easier to resell later.
- Inspections and test drives are essential to detect defects; an expert and a proper purchase contract are recommended.

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Professional buying advice for yachts and boats

Buying a used boat
How to avoid pitfalls in the purchase contract

Buying a used boat
Your guide through the online jungle

Buying a used boat
New, used or chartered - things to consider

Buying a used boat
What insurance do I need for my boat?

Buying a used boat
Which type of boat is the right one? Decision-making aids

Buying a used boat
The boat is bought - what happens now? The first steps

Buying a used boat
Own inspection or surveyor? What you need to look out for

Buying a used boat
The big guide for buyers and sellers

New podcast episode
Avoiding mistakes when buying a used boat - with Dirk Ammann from Pantaenius

Compact cruisers
The top 20 touring boats under nine metres

Buying a used boat
The top 20 by nine metres

Buying a boat
These are the ways you can get boats almost for free

Professional buying advice for yachts and boats

Buying a used boatHow to avoid pitfalls in the purchase contract

Buying a used boatYour guide through the online jungle

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Buying a used boatWhat insurance do I need for my boat?

Buying a used boatWhich type of boat is the right one? Decision-making aids

Buying a used boatThe boat is bought - what happens now? The first steps

Buying a used boatOwn inspection or surveyor? What you need to look out for

Buying a used boatThe big guide for buyers and sellers

New podcast episodeAvoiding mistakes when buying a used boat - with Dirk Ammann from Pantaenius

Compact cruisersThe top 20 touring boats under nine metres

Buying a used boatThe top 20 by nine metres

Buying a boatThese are the ways you can get boats almost for free

Buying a used boat
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Buying a used boat
Your guide through the online jungle

Buying a used boat
New, used or chartered - things to consider

Buying a used boat
What insurance do I need for my boat?

Buying a used boat
Which type of boat is the right one? Decision-making aids

Buying a used boat
The boat is bought - what happens now? The first steps

Buying a used boat
Own inspection or surveyor? What you need to look out for

Buying a used boat
The big guide for buyers and sellers

New podcast episode
Avoiding mistakes when buying a used boat - with Dirk Ammann from Pantaenius

Compact cruisers
The top 20 touring boats under nine metres

Buying a used boat
The top 20 by nine metres

Buying a boat
These are the ways you can get boats almost for free