Do you have a motorboat, sailboat or yacht in mind that you would like to buy? For example, because you want to go sailing with your partner or with good friends? Then it is of course important that you can buy your second-hand boat quickly and easily. But buying your second-hand vessel in the short term in Gelderland, Friesland, Overijssel or places like Roermond, Lelystad, Dordrecht or Kortgene, that is of course easier said than done. Many boat enthusiasts logically have little to no experience with buying their boat, others may already be boat owners and may still have questions about this process. So how do you approach the purchase of a good and reliable boat smartly and efficiently? In this article we give you the best tips from boat owners and Schepenkring, for buying a reliable boat quickly and cheaply.
Orientate yourself broadly before making a purchase
When buying a good second-hand boat, it is important to familiarise yourself well in advance with the types of boats available and whether the boat in question is suitable for the desired use that you have in mind. For example, do you want to sail with a large group on open water, on rivers or along the coast? Then you will of course need a larger boat than if you are only looking for a motorboat or sailboat for fishing or sailing on lakes. So first investigate how and where you would prefer to sail and how you would like to use the boat. It is smart to orient yourself on your favourite vessel via a recognised yacht broker. The yacht brokers of Schepenkring know exactly what the current offer is and how you can get a good boat that is reliable. The broker knows the different types of boats well and can advise you when buying a boat. The yacht broker of Schepenkring also helps you arrange the correct documents and paperwork, so that the transfer between the seller and the buyer of the boat runs smoothly.
Valuation.
If you want to buy a new boat, but you own another boat, you can have a ship valuation carried out. Schepenkring has several sworn and certified Yacht Brokers and Valuers, specialized in ship valuations of pleasure craft (yachts). We carry out ship valuations on behalf of yacht owners, banks, insurance companies and the tax authorities. A valuation is not an inspection; it is a valuation of the ship, based on the market position at the time.
Hunting experts
As a yacht broker, we can recommend that you have an inspection done by an independent expert. This way, you know where you stand during the purchase process. These experts are independent yacht experts, who are able to give an objective assessment. In addition, a good expert guarantees expertise, experience, quality and integrity. An expert will make a comprehensive report afterwards, so that you know whether and where the points of attention are with your future boat.
Enjoy your boat!
Once you are the new owner of a boat, enjoy your purchase to the fullest! There are beautiful areas in the Netherlands that you can discover with your boat. Especially in the summer, but also during other seasons you can have a lot of fun with your boat. Have fun sailing!
