boat sales

Ms Molly McKever · 05-12-2022, 10:05 AM

Who is the best marina to broker your boat with and Y, Do all marina's
charge the same broker fee.

fatlazyless · 05-12-2022, 10:20 AM

www.faysboatyard.com, Gilford made it happen for me, and found an all-cash buyer from Ontario who trailer-ed the boat back to a new happy home on Lake Ontario after I replaced all four old tires and a busted tail light. Their Fay's percentage was actually pretty fair especially since they made it happen!

MV007 · 05-12-2022, 10:55 AM

I recommend Melvin Village Marina, specifically Matt Galvin. We've purchased and sold several boats through them. One experience got a bit complicated with the sale to an out-of-stater and they managed the challenges very well. Well worth the brokerage fee.

Descant · 05-12-2022, 01:09 PM

On the other side of the lake, I've done business with Irwin Marine for buy, sell, trade and alwaysa been happy. When selling, we agreed on a pre-set limit so that if a buyer wanted something fixed, they could say "Of course. We'll take care of that" no delays getting authorization etc. and the sale moves forward. They have a strong service dept. and often have access to slips and valet which can make or break a sale.

WinterHarborGuy · 05-12-2022, 10:03 PM

What is a typical brokerage fee/range?

10%?

MalibuResponse · 05-13-2022, 09:44 AM

what are you selling?

Descant · 05-13-2022, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinterHarborGuy

What is a typical brokerage fee/range?

10%?

It's been 10% for a long time. There are occasions where it might go higher if it is a very low value boat. On larger boats (more $$) the brokers may negotiate a little when there is actually an offer on the table. And, of course, there may be a second round of negotiations after the survey and sea trials.

05-12-2022, 10:05 AM	#1
Ms Molly McKever Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 85 Thanks: 34 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	boat sales Who is the best marina to broker your boat with and Y, Do all marina's charge the same broker fee.

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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,739 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	www.faysboatyard.com, Gilford made it happen for me, and found an all-cash buyer from Ontario who trailer-ed the boat back to a new happy home on Lake Ontario after I replaced all four old tires and a busted tail light. Their Fay's percentage was actually pretty fair especially since they made it happen! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 05-13-2022 at 05:09 AM.

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MV007 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I recommend Melvin Village Marina, specifically Matt Galvin. We've purchased and sold several boats through them. One experience got a bit complicated with the sale to an out-of-stater and they managed the challenges very well. Well worth the brokerage fee.

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,346 Thanks: 1,340 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,054 Posts	On the other side of the lake, I've done business with Irwin Marine for buy, sell, trade and alwaysa been happy. When selling, we agreed on a pre-set limit so that if a buyer wanted something fixed, they could say "Of course. We'll take care of that" no delays getting authorization etc. and the sale moves forward. They have a strong service dept. and often have access to slips and valet which can make or break a sale.

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05-12-2022, 10:03 PM	#5
WinterHarborGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 86 Thanks: 22 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	What is a typical brokerage fee/range? 10%?

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MalibuResponse Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	what are you selling?