FAQs Archive

Q: How much will you pay me for my boat?

We make trade offers, usually below the price a private buyer might pay. Offers may be around 40–60% of a realistic achievable retail value, but there is no fixed formula. Condition, specification, repairs, transport, storage, season and demand all affect the figure. Advertised asking prices are not evidence of completed sale prices. A trade assessment is a possible purchase price from BuyAnyBoat, not an independent market valuation. There is no obligation to accept.

Q: Can I sell a boat on behalf of a company?

Yes, but we’ll need to see your ID, a letter of authorisation signed by your company director and the company’s bank account details e.g. a paying in book or bank statement, as well as the documents for the boat.

Q: Can I sell a deceased relative’s yacht or motorboat?

We understand that selling a boat after a bereavement can be difficult. Tell us who is administering the estate and what documents are available. Before a purchase can proceed, the authority of the person selling and the boat ownership history must be established. Ask the solicitor or estate representative handling the estate which documents are required in the relevant jurisdiction.

Q: Can I sell a boat on behalf of a family member or a friend?

Yes you can, but your family member or friend needs to know about it! You’ll need to have your relative’s or friend’s ID with you and written confirmation from them stating they’re happy for their boat to be sold. You’ll also need two forms of your own ID, as well as the documents for the boat. The money will be paid into your relative or friend’s bank account, so the bank account details must match those on their ID.