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Buying & selling7 min

Selling a boat: prepare a convincing sales dossier

Present equipment, care, investment and known issues transparently with a structured boat record.

Build trust with verifiable facts

A component list, technical data and chronological service history are stronger than broad claims such as “always maintained”.

Bundle important evidence

Collect ownership and registration, surveys, relevant invoices, manuals, modifications and current photos. Redact personal data a buyer does not need.

Disclose known issues

Transparent exceptions support a factual assessment. Legal condition statements and liability require professional advice.

Share a controlled copy

Create a defined handover export. Exclude private notes, third-party details and unrelated files.