About Us
BuyAnyBoat is Steve Frankland’s direct boat-buying business. Steve’s experience spans boat operation, former marine surveying, commercial trading and practical instruction. We assess boats for purchase and resale using their condition, suitability, costs and current demand.
Our current buying focus is usable motorboats, RIBs, speedboats and small fishing boats. Factory-built boats from 1965 onwards must be afloat-capable. Yachts, major projects, twin-engine and ex-charter boats are generally outside our current buying focus. Every enquiry is assessed on condition, demand, location, transport and resale costs.
We make trade offers, usually below the price a private buyer might pay. Every boat is assessed individually; we do not promise a fixed percentage of retail value. Condition, specification, repairs, transport, storage, season and demand all affect the figure. Advertised asking prices are not evidence of completed sale prices.
Send the details and recent photographs first. We review suitability and may provide an indicative trade figure. Any initial figure is conditional on satisfactory inspection, document and ownership checks, any finance arrangements and agreement of the final terms. We agree payment and collection arrangements before completion; timescales depend on the boat and location.
BuyAnyBoat purchases boats on its own account. A request for a trade offer is not an independent valuation or a brokerage instruction.
For help buying another boat, arranging a handover, delivery or practical tuition, see Maritime Expert. It is also led by Steve. Any relevant ownership, referral or other commercial interest is disclosed before transaction-specific advice is agreed.
Where We Operate
Our principal buying areas are the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Selected European purchases are considered individually, including the practical costs of inspections, transport and documentation.
The map reflects previous trading locations, not a promise to purchase in every country. Please contact us before arranging delivery or incurring costs. No boat is accepted without an agreed purchase.
