"I'll look forward to the boat show season in September." "I am not going to buy now and assume the winter costs." "In summer? I won't enjoy it enough…”
Today we ask ourselves if, really, there are more suitable moments than others to buy a used boat.
We would like to answer this question with a resounding yes. However, we can trace some repetitive trends and, above all, we notice a clear habit in the sellers.
We tell you all the details below.
After the summer is the best time to negotiate
False.
It is true that the end of summer may seem interesting for the seller, highlighting the savings in winter storage and the start-up of the boat. However, there is no time to negotiate well! Or yes… and that will be the moment when the seller really wants to sell!
Between the first contact and the signing of the boat contract, a long time can pass
True.
As a general rule, we count one or two months between the buyer's first contact and the signing of the contract. Sometimes this process can take longer, much longer. This may be due to an expert opinion, negotiation...
For this reason, we always advise planning ahead and not waiting until the last moment to start looking for your boat.
Small or large, you can buy and enjoy the boat at any time
False.
Taking the reins of your boat is a key moment to guarantee a calm vacation without surprises. This step will take more or less time depending on the accessories and options on board. In fact, the more accessories and options there are, the longer it will take to get out and about.
In the case of larger units where the accessories and options are numerous, it is advisable to buy the boat well before the vacation to avoid surprises.
When the good weather arrives, it is the best time to buy
True.
When the good weather arrives, it is the best time to buy… A Day-Boat! It is a moment in which everything starts up and in which the seller also meets his marine project again. So it's timely!
As we said, the best time to buy the boat of your dreams is to be in contact with the seller when he decides to sell, either because he wants to stop sailing for a while or because he is in a hurry to buy the other unit.
Internet statistics show us that every year (excluding Covid years), visits to our ads start to be more important coinciding with the arrival of spring to reach its peak between July and August. In September and October the cruising speed is very good, thanks to eddies from boat shows here and there. Finally, autumn and winter are periods of rest in which the boats hibernate. Although there is always activity, especially for the larger units.
You can contact us by phone and email, we will be happy to discuss your marine project together.
