If you’re looking to sell your boat, there are a number of great online marketplaces that can help you do it. Our company, Boatcrazy.com, obviously owns this site, but that’s not the only reason we’re recommending selling online. Online boat sales are now the best way to sell your boat. It’s more efficient and offers better value for money than placing advertisements in newspapers or magazines.
Online marketplaces reach a much wider audience than traditional brick-and-mortar boat dealerships. You’ll be able to reach potential buyers from all over the world, which increases your chances of finding a buyer who’s willing to pay your asking price.
There are a number of online marketplaces that are specifically focused on Boat sales;
Boatcrazy.com
We believe we are building the new pillars of marketplace technology in boat sales and we are proud to be consistently on page 1 in over 900 hundred markets showing up in 3.5 million Google searches per month. Boatcrazy believes in investing in a local first marketplace, so whether you are looking for a Bowrider, a Cruiser, or a Pontoon, we are fully committed to building the best possible experience for boat sellers and buyers with a one-time fee starting from $19 until your boat is sold.
Boat Trader
Their Basic package starts at $69 but you will have to renew every two weeks and pay for added exposure.
boats.com
Their basic package is $39 which has to be renewed every two weeks, and there is an option of a premium package at $139
IBoats
To sell your boat on their marketplace, running your ad for a month would cost $45.
Boat dealers
Many boat dealers also have an online presence, and some offer boats for sale directly on their websites for a fee.
Below are other options online to consider, these are well-known online marketplaces with a large user base. While you might not get as much exposure on these websites, as they are not geared specifically for boat sales, it may take you longer to find a buyer, but you’ll likely save money on commissions and fees;
eBay
Boats on here are considered to be high-volume sellers to which there is an insertion fee of $20. They also charge a successful listing fee when the vessel sells.
Craigslist
These are free classified ads, so there is no charge for listing your boat. The pros for listing here, apart from the free charge, buyers can search a specific neighborhood, unfortunately, you can also attract time-wasters.
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