Wednesday 28 December 2016

Tips for Selling a Boat


After posting your vessel for sale in the boat show you will surely wait for offers apprehensively. Selling a boat online is not a difficult task. Simply follow these Tips for Selling a Boat to ensure that the experience is a smooth one for you and the buyer.

Give a Detailed Description of the vessel in the posting

A detailed description of the vessel in your posting will make it more tempting to serious buyers. This is also an ideal way to steer clear of deal seekers who only wish to acquire a boat at cheap rates. In its place, you can bargain with a genuine buyer who is actually interested and will surely value the vessel in the long run.

Friday 23 December 2016

Tips for Choosing a Marine Surveyor



Selecting a skilled marine surveyor is a challenging task. During the course of your research you are likely to come across quite a few providers in your area who appear competent. A specialized marine surveyor makes his living by carrying out an extensive inspection of commercial as well as recreational vessels.

Consider these tips if you wish to choose an exceptionally skilled Marine Surveyor.

Choose a person who is aware of the boat building process: A marine surveyor who is a present or previous boat builder will definitely discern every element of a boat thoroughly. Marine surveyors can dexterously evaluate everything from engine, hull conditions to the security and reliability of electrical systems. You can rely on their experience with those specific systems to make decisions about the dependability, quality and safety of the vessel.

Tuesday 13 December 2016

A Guide to Understanding and Selecting Skilled Marine Surveyors




Marine surveyors have a lot of experience and an extensive range of specialties. It is important to select the right person for the yacht in need of a survey.

There are surveying organizations dedicated to screening, policing, accrediting and educating their members.

The two renowned organizations in the US are NAMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors) and SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors). SAMS offers its members a "Surveyor Associate" or (SA) level for 3-5 years of their membership. There is an option to upgrade to "Accredited Marine Surveyor" (AMS) when an SA fulfils the surveying requirements. The most familiar AMS designation is "Yachts & Small Craft". Members with the "Engines" designation are a key group within the recreational market. NAMS has a set of three levels from Apprentice to an Associate followed by Certified Marine Surveyor (CMS) with "Yachts & Small Craft".

Tuesday 6 December 2016

All About Buying Used Boats


Most people wish to acquire a brand new boat to avoid the hassles, problems and breakdowns linked with a used boat. Financing a new boat purchase over a decade is hardly a sensible option financially when the average period of ownership is less than four years. This can really take the joy out of boating.

Yachtsmen are discovering the value in acquiring used boats particularly the older vessels that are not gleaming anymore, the style is no longer the newest and the interior is quite frayed.