Are you looking to sell your boat? Whether upgrading or making room in the garage, selling your boat is similar to selling a car – put in the effort and you’ll get value from your sale. This means making sure the vessel is in its best condition and appealing to buyers.
To get the most out of your boat or jet ski, you should do a few things before putting it up for sale. Offering specialist boat repair services, we know what you need to do to sell your boat.
Here’s our guide on what to do before reselling your marine vessel.
Book it in for one final service and repairs
The first thing you should do is put it in for a final service or repair. Buyers want to know that the jet ski or boat they are about to purchase works without issues. It can be much harder to take it for a test drive; therefore, having all the proof it runs well is critical. By giving it a final service, you’ll have evidence that it performs at its best.
A service is also a good time for it to be repaired if necessary. This means replacing any parts that may need to be fixed. Replacing or repairing any parts allows your vessel to hold its value.
If you’re looking to also get rid of your boat trailer, this is also a good time to book a boat trailer repair. Selling the boat with a trailer can seal the deal as it is convenient and can appeal more to first-time buyers as well.
Get the boat detailed and cleaned
For the best results, you should get your boat looking picture-perfect. This means addressing any aesthetic concerns with touch-ups or detailing. Over time, the elements and general accidents can cause slight damage to your boat.
This can come in the form of paint touch-ups, trimming and upholstery repairs, to name a few. We service aluminium, stainless steel and fibreglass vessels. For fibreglass vessels, we offer fibreglass boat repair services. This can help fix any scratches in the fibreglass or blisters in the gelcoat.
With our dedicated marine services, Bodytech Marine can help you address any boat repairs. We also offer a pre-sale detail and touch-up service, specifically created to help those looking to sell their jet ski or boat.
Check the value and organise the paperwork
Before you put an ad up, you will want to check your boat’s or jet ski’s value. This will give you a good idea of the going price. You should explore other listings on the market to see what similar or identical models are priced at.
Furthermore, you will also want to prepare the paperwork. You’ll need to have the vessel’s registration certificate ready to be filled out. This will help with a seamless transaction when it comes to the sale of your boat.
Are you looking to get your boat or jet ski up to scratch? Bodytech Marine is our dedicated marine service. Our expert team offers boat spray paint touch-ups, resprays, repairs and boat trailer repairs.
To learn more about our services, head to our website or call our friendly team on (02) 9680 2017.
