Getting Your Boat Ready to Sell (Part 1): Yard Pros Explain

Thinking about selling your boat? Before you list it—or go through survey—there are a few things that can make the difference between a smooth sale and a deal that falls apart.In this episode of Floatplan, Matt and Tim are joined by Paul Zimmer of S3 Maritime and Nigel Barron of Platypus Marine to talk through what boat owners should actually fix before selling, what buyers notice first, and which survey findings most often derail deals.From bottom paint, running gear, canvas, electronics, HVAC, cooling systems, through-hulls, corrosion, and maintenance records, the group shares real-world stories from the yard about what matters, what doesn’t, and where owners waste money trying to “upgrade” a boat before sale.Topics include: • The first impressions that shape a buyer’s opinion • Why deferred maintenance compounds into bigger objections • Common survey findings that hurt value or kill deals • What’s worth fixing before listing—and what isn’t • Why exercising systems matters (even the ones you don’t use) • How maintenance records and photos can help support value • The role of pre-sale inspections and haul-outsWhether you’re listing a 40-year-old classic or a newer cruising yacht, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you sell smarter—and avoid expensive surprises.S3 Maritime 2360 W Commodore Way, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98199(206) 420-4932Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s3maritimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/S3Maritime/Platypus Marine, Inc. 518 Marine Drive Port Angeles, WA 98363(360) 417-0709 [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/platypusmarine.incFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/platypusmarine.incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/platypusmarine/