Used boats
Many boaters start their hobby by buying a used boat, as this can offer much better value for money than buying a new model.
Various avenues are available, including dealerships, brokerages, part-exchange and direct purchase, either face-to-face or online via the likes of eBay.
However, it is strongly encouraged for potential used boat buyers to make sure that the model has a full service history and is looked over by a marine surveyor before they part with their cash.
This is even more important for those considering buying a used boat that is moored overseas, although be aware that some or all of the paperwork may be in a foreign language.
Buyers are also advised to take a sea trial before signing a deal, so that they can determine how well the boat copes with offshore conditions and find out how well it handles.
MBY.com features monthly Used Boat buyer guides from our market expert Nick Burnham, as well as regular news updates. Click on the links below to read on…
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VIDEO: Used Boat – Stevens 1375 AC VLET
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VIDEO: Used Boat - Jeanneau NC11
The innovative Jeanneau NC11 was built with practicality and usability in mind; Nick Burnham discovers how it stacks up as a secondhand purchase
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VIDEO: Used Boat Review - Bavaria Sport 28
The spacious Bavaria Sport 28 makes a great step up for a family looking to broaden their cruising horizons
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VIDEO: Used Boat – Bénéteau Swift Trawler 34
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VIDEO: Used Boat - Haines 350
The Haines 350 is an exceptionally spacious 35-footer makes the ideal floating home from home
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Find Me A Used: Performance boat
We scour the classifieds to find a bona fide speed machine that won't break the bank. Can you find your dream performance boat?
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Berthon Brokerage lists $2m stealth boat Ghost
The latest yacht listed for sale by Berthon’s global brokerage is a terrifying $7.5m stealth boat called Ghost
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Used Boat reports
Watch all our Used Boat video reports in one place
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Used boat sales on the rise, claims YachtWorld Index report
Worldwide used boat sales have risen by 2.6% in value over the past nine months, according to the latest report from YachtWorld
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VIDEO: Is the Nimbus 43 Nova the perfect used boat?
Eight years on from our rave review of this versatile Swedish sportscruiser, we find out how the Nimbus 43 Nova has stood up to the test of time
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VIDEO: Azimut 55 Used Boat report
15 years on from its launch and the Azimut 55 still stands out for its cutting-edge styling and spacious accommodation
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VIDEO: Nordhavn 40 is our Used Boat of the Month
More than a decade on from its launch, the Nordhavn 40 still has ruggedness and charm in spades
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VIDEO: Prestige 42S stars in our Used Boat report
One of the earliest models to come with Volvo IPS, the Prestige 42S still punches well above its weight
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VIDEO: Princess 480 used boat buyer’s guide
In this month’s Used Boat report, we head to Brighton Marina to inspect a flybridge with serious pedigree – the Princess 480
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British brands dominate EU used boat market report
A new report from YachtWorld has revealed the UK’s dominance of the European used boat market, with Fairline leading the way
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VIDEO: Fairline Squadron 58 used boat report
A lot has changed in flybridge design over the past 14 years, but the Fairline Squadron 58 can still mix it with the best of them, as Chris Jefferies reports
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VIDEO: Oyster LD43 gets the Used Boat treatment
A classy cosmopolitan cruiser, the Oyster LD43 is our Used Boat of the Month. In this video, Chris Jefferies takes a look at two models on the market
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VIDEO: Used Boat takes a look at the Broom 50
When it was launched in 1998, the Broom 50 was the Brundall yard’s flagship, but how has it stood up to the test of time? We sent Chris Jefferies to find out
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Clipper Marine launches Shield promotion for used boat buyers
Boat brokerage firm Clipper Marine has launched a new promotion called Shield, which aims to lure in used boat buyers before the end of March
