Recommendation for a Boat Broker?

Descant · 01-30-2025, 03:53 PM

Depends on the boat. If it is something with a local dealer, the local dealer will likely get the most traffic and can do minor fixes to move the sale along. I have used Irwin Marine in that regard and have bought and sold boats through them for many years. (603) 524-6661. I currently have a boat for sale (2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge, twin diesels) through United Yacht Brokers (Tom Thomas from Birch Island) looking for a broader market beyond Winnipesaukee. He is based in RI. He was my buyer broker when I bought this most recent boat and he participated in the survey and sea trials. He also set up the delivery captain and worked with Miles Marine to move the boat from the Forked River to NH. So, I liked the broad set of connections. In addition to Tom's lake experience as a young man, he also worked at Irwin Marine (sales) for 10 years. He's at (401) 862-8620.

You can also sell through the NH Boat Museum auction in July. You can put a reserve on the price and the buyer pays the premium, so no commission as such. I don't know how this would work if you have a listing agreement with a broker.

fatlazyless · 01-30-2025, 04:25 PM

Fay's Boat Yard in Gilford ...... www.faysboatyard.com/status/used ...... is a very good used boat seller. Just look at the good job they do with their website plus they have a low commission fee, too.

Highest quality, lowest price commission ....... Fay's Boat Yard ...... all you need to know (period!).

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01-30-2025, 03:53 PM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,599 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Depends on the boat. If it is something with a local dealer, the local dealer will likely get the most traffic and can do minor fixes to move the sale along. I have used Irwin Marine in that regard and have bought and sold boats through them for many years. (603) 524-6661. I currently have a boat for sale (2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge, twin diesels) through United Yacht Brokers (Tom Thomas from Birch Island) looking for a broader market beyond Winnipesaukee. He is based in RI. He was my buyer broker when I bought this most recent boat and he participated in the survey and sea trials. He also set up the delivery captain and worked with Miles Marine to move the boat from the Forked River to NH. So, I liked the broad set of connections. In addition to Tom's lake experience as a young man, he also worked at Irwin Marine (sales) for 10 years. He's at (401) 862-8620. You can also sell through the NH Boat Museum auction in July. You can put a reserve on the price and the buyer pays the premium, so no commission as such. I don't know how this would work if you have a listing agreement with a broker.