Why choose Essex Boatyards?

• Our only business is selling boats
• We know the market
• We do all the work for you
• Our average sale time is 8 weeks, national average is 8 months
• We can guarantee you a payment at the end of 8 weeks
• We charge only a fixed commission agreed in advance
• No hidden charges

Why we can sell your boat easier than you

Quite simply, its because all we do is sell boats. So, we understand what buyers want because were dealing with the market every day and we know the real selling points of your boat because we deal regularly with every boat manufacturer, engine distributor and specialist marine company in the UK and Europe.

Weve got sales professionals available 363 days a year to show potential customers your boat and market it with the right details, pictures and specifications. We include your boat in our specialist national advertising (up to £30,000 per month), arrange demonstrations and displays seven days a week. Well also feature your boat on our website - one of the most popular boat sites on the Internet, attracting up to 500,000 hits per month.

With all that muscle behind the sale, its no surprise that our average time for selling boats is 8 weeks - a lot less than the national average of 8 months.

What the service includes

As well as our proactive sales operation, we take care of the essentials like unloading the boat, valeting, part exchanges, finance, surveys and everything else that is needed to sell your boat. We can arrange and pay for collection anywhere in Europe.(*Costs, other than berthing your vessel at Essex Marina, can be deducted when your vessel is sold).

When we have a buyer, we take a deposit via credit/debit card and arrange any necessary finance through our network of specialist marine lenders. We will even take a part exchange against your boat, and pay you from the value of the part exchange. If the boat remains unsold after 8 weeks we will offer you a cash figure which means you can have a deal completed by the end of 8 weeks - guaranteed. No other broker offers a deal like that, anywhere in the UK.

Brokerage Fees

8% Commission (+VAT)

Brokerage Example
Sale price £45,000, Commission Total £4,230inc, Returned £40,770
All commisions are VAT compliant

Next stage

Just complete and submit the online brokerage agreement form, and well do the rest. Its that easy. Please remove all personal belongings and anything not included in the sale to avoid confusion with prospective clients.

Click here for the agreement form