How to prepare a yacht and sell it for more?
We once sold a 15 meter yacht in Bimbarent in just one week. Sounds like fantasy! Truth? The secret is that in order to achieve this goal, we spent a month and a half to repair it … Although Bimbarent does not sell yachts, but only rent out yachts, we will tell you how to prepare a boat for its maximum market price.
First, start with a major wash. Trite, but it’s a fact. Dirty boats repel potential buyers, as a poor condition of the vessel, which indicates the neglect of the owner to the boat. It is better to clean the hull and bottom before the start of the season. After work, do not forget to take photo evidence. Do not forget also about the engine compartment, there should not be any smudges, streaks or a strange smell.
Then do not be stingy to order a general cleaning inside, an experienced housekeeper will also cope (washing latrines, cleaning carpets, walls, kitchen area, cabins, etc.). If old, unnecessary things are stored on board, throw them away.
If there is an unpleasant smell inside the boat, look for the cause (do not mask it with aroma candles). Perhaps one of the water pumps is out of order, water from behind the side enters the vessel. Or water from the latrine oozing through the pipes.
The second point, do not rest on the refit of the boat before selling (overhaul). As a rule, when you start a complex intervention, the list of works goes beyond the budget & time frame. Let the new owner decide for himself how best to refresh the purchased yacht.
Thirdly, a well-washed body (gelcoat) should not be polished. This is the simplest problem for a new owner. Return the mirror shine only to the cleats also rails – they give the overall impression of the freshness of the yacht. Teak also can not be polished. Do a simple deck wash with an oxalic acid solution to help get rid of stains / rust.

Fourth point. Pay attention to the restoration of furniture, upholstery of old sofas (with cracks, stretch marks), tailoring of outdoor covers, purchase of decorative elements. Yes, it costs a little money, but in this way you will definitely increase the likelihood of a sale. The buyer will understand that the boat is being watched.
Fifth point. Possibly the most important. The yacht must be technically sound. The performance of the nodes greatly affects the final price boat. Take your time and check the operation of the electrical equipment, the operation of the motor at different speeds, the operation of the generators, the watermaker, the water heater, the operation of the water pumps, refrigerators, ice maker, barbecue, air conditioning, washing machine, navigation, autopilot, etc. It is not necessary to hope that when the new owner / mechanic inspect your yacht, they will not notice your hidden flaws. If something cannot be revived, do not rest on the repair, but do not hide the defect before selling.
So, you have put the technical condition of the yacht in order, updated the furniture and sofas, sewed all the covers, washed the boat. What to do next? Take beautiful photos of yacht. Can be on the phone. High-quality photos attract 3-5 times more buyers to your ad.
Good luck with the sale!