We often see boats that have been on the market for far too long. There could be multiple reasons for this—the owner may be asking too much, the boat has problems, the boat has no…
Pre-survey inspections
If you are planning on selling your boat, it is advantageous to know what the potential buyer’s surveyor will find when he inspects your boat. A short list is what you are looking for. If…
What is a Downeast Boat?
Downeast Boats originated in Maine and derive their name from the geographical orientation of the Maine coastline. The original Downeast boats themselves are the backbone of the Maine lobster industry. In some cases the commercial…
Why Your Boat Isn't Selling
Some people have inflated expectations of their boats worth, some are impatient and some just don’t understand the principals of supply and demand or how the used boat market place works. Here are our basic…
Making an offer on a boat
Once you’ve inspected and chosen a boat, decide on what you’re willing to offer based on what you have seen, and whatever adjustments are justified based on condition, equipment, etc. This may be a decision…
Below the Waterline Inspection
If you get as far as expecting the bottom of a boat, we can assume that the rest of the boat appeals to you. Your surveyor can give you the best advice on the condition…
Choosing a Boat
There are two reasons why boaters buy the wrong boat. The first reason is that they haven’t actually determined what they plan to do with their boat and based their purchase decision on those plans.…
How to determine the price of a boat
The Price of a Boat There are many ways the price of a boat is established. First you must eliminate data such as found in buyer’s guides. They seldom take real market data into consideration.…
Assessing boat interiors
When inspecting an interior, try not to use a designer’s eye, but rather a mechanic’s eye. In other words, don’t judge other people’s idea of design, simply decide whether the raw interior will work for…
First Appearances
The first impression anyone has of a boat is the exterior cosmetics. There are many reasons for purchasing a boat – one being the beautiful lines. From a distance almost all boats are beautiful. As…
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