Buyer in the Search Process
Not every boat-buying trip ends with a purchase. Sometimes it ends with the confidence to wait for the right boat.
Scott Mayer
Key West, Florida
39 posts
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2011 Lagoon 400
Every boat purchase has a story. This one began with an email from the Philippines and ended aboard a Lagoon catamaran in Virgina.
2017 Leopard 40
Buying a boat comes with plenty of questions. Here's one Leopard 40 buyer's perspective on having someone there every step of the way.
Fountaine Pajot Elba 45
Every boat purchase has its challenges. This Elba 45 deal ended with a text message that made it all worthwhile.
2014 Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41
A few reflections from first-time boat buyers on what helped turn a complex process into an enjoyable one when purchasing their Lipari 41 sailing catamaran.
2014 Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41
Selling a Lipari 41 while living aboard and cruising internationally added plenty of complexity. These sellers share how responsive guidance and finding the right buyers made for a smooth and rewarding sale.
The Lacey Act and Foreign-Built Vessels
What You Need to Know Before Importing a Foreign-Built Vessel
2024 Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47
Buying a yacht for the first time comes with a lot of unknowns. These buyers share their experience navigating the process, solving problems along the way, and ultimately finding the right boat.
The Catamaran Sales Smoothie: Blending for Success
Why Focusing on Discount Commissions Leaves a Bitter Aftertaste
Windelo: Bridging the Simplicity of Nature to the Innovations of the Future
A Sailor’s Journey from Sunfish to Performance Catamarans
2022 Leopard 45
When it came time to sell their Leopard 45, these owners share what the experience was like and how the process came together from listing through closing.