Yacht Buying - Vessel Rating Guide

Buying a used yacht can be difficult. Interpreting the listing specifications can be confusing as to the actual condition and operational status of the vessel; most listing yacht brokers would rather not tell you the exact shortcomings of a boat. The reason for this? Most yacht sellers take a dim view of their broker saying anything negative about their boat; the listing is supposed to attract a boat buyer, not turn them away.

But we think a bit differently. We had rather you know what you are going to look at up front; after all, you will discover the issues upon inspection anyway. But when we disclose shortcomings up front, we can validate the asking price of the vessel.

Read more of Mike's Vessel Rating Guide.