There are some practical tips that will make your yacht prepared to get a better price:

The first impression counts most!

• Check and fix mechanical, electrical and navigational issues

• Make sure that all equipment is working

• Repair any damaged wooden and/or gelcoat parts

• Check for unpleasant odors

• Remove your personal items, if possible

• Have an engine room cleaning

• Turn on all the lights when the boat will be presented to a Buyer

• Have all yacht's documentation available including survey reports, maintenance records that will make the Buyer feel confident

• Have your boat clean and tidy in and outside. Cleaniness is a very important factor for the first impression

Note:

A clean and tidy yacht can make a big difference to the eyes of the Buyer

It has to be considered that the Buyer is looking to several yachts and besides the general condition and the price, he wants to be sure that the owner really cares about his yacht

Is it better to be ashore or in the water?

Having the boat ashore is better because the Buyer can see the hull, shafts, propellers, rudders, brackets, bowthruster, zincs condition.

A boat in the water looks more attractive but will always present blind spots to the Buyer, till he will decide to proceed to a Pre-purchase condition survey by hauling the Yacht out.