Yacht Selling Guide

At G-Yachts, we guide you through every step of your yacht sale. From the initial valuation to the successful closing, our dedicated sales team manages the entire process with expertise, discretion, and precision. We combine deep market intelligence with a personalized approach to ensure your yacht achieves optimal exposure and the best possible return. Every stage, from preparing your vessel for market and qualifying buyers to negotiating offers and finalizing contracts, is handled seamlessly and transparently. With G-Yachts, you can trust that your yacht sale is in the hands of professionals committed to protecting your interests and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Your Journey to a Swift & Successful Sale

Marketing

We begin by developing a fully bespoke marketing strategy crafted to showcase your yacht at her very best across every relevant platform and touchpoint; such as Yatco, Superyachts IQ, Boat international, etc. This includes a thoughtfully curated mix of digital exposure, targeted outreach, and exclusive industry access. Your yacht will be featured across high-impact online channels, brokerage platforms, social media, and our private network of qualified buyers and industry partners. In addition, we position your yacht within premium print publications, strategic email campaigns, and, where appropriate, on display at prestigious international yacht shows and private viewings.

Viewing

We coordinate private and confidential yacht viewings tailored for genuinely interested, pre-qualified buyers. Every visit is meticulously planned to showcase your yacht at its absolute best, from setting the right ambience onboard to highlighting key features that align with each client’s needs. Our team manages the entire process discreetly and professionally, ensuring that only serious, pre-screened prospects step onboard, maximising the impact of each viewing and protecting your time, privacy, and asset.

Exchange Offers

We actively facilitate exchange opportunities to broaden your pool of qualified buyers and accelerate the sale. By allowing clients to offset the value of their current yacht against the purchase, we create flexible pathways that make transitioning to your yacht more seamless and appealing. Our team manages valuations, negotiations, and due diligence on all exchange options to protect your interests and ensure clarity at every stage. This strategic approach opens doors to motivated buyers who may otherwise be constrained, increasing the likelihood of a swift and successful deal.

Deposit

Once an offer is agreed, we secure a formal deposit from the buyer to confirm their commitment and move the transaction into its contractual phase. This deposit is held safely in a dedicated client account, providing reassurance to both parties while due diligence, surveys, and sea trials progress. By structuring this stage with clear timelines and conditions, we protect your position as the seller and ensure that only genuinely committed buyers proceed, keeping the sale on track and reducing the risk of unnecessary delays.

Contract

Following the secured deposit, we prepare a clear and comprehensive draft Sale & Purchase Agreement outlining all agreed terms. This document forms the foundation of the transaction, detailing responsibilities, timelines, and conditions for both parties. We ensure the contract is accurate, transparent, and aligned with industry standards so you can proceed with confidence. Our team manages the review process with all stakeholders, addressing amendments efficiently to keep momentum and move smoothly towards final signature.

Inspection

With the contract in place, the buyer proceeds to a thorough inspection phase, which typically includes a technical survey, sea trial, and review of maintenance records. We coordinate all logistics to ensure the inspection process runs smoothly and professionally, presenting your yacht in optimal condition and supporting transparency at every step. Our role is to facilitate access, manage communication between surveyors, crew, and the buyer, and address any queries promptly. This structured approach helps build buyer confidence, resolve concerns early, and maintain momentum towards completion.

Acceptance

Once inspections, surveys, and sea trials are complete, the buyer formally declares their acceptance of the yacht. At this stage, any agreed-upon conditions or outstanding items are confirmed, ensuring full clarity before proceeding to completion. We guide both parties through this milestone with precision, managing documentation and communication to avoid delays or misunderstandings. Formal acceptance marks a key turning point in the sale, providing reassurance that the transaction is on track and ready to move toward final closing.

Closing

The closing stage finalises the sale and transfers ownership of the yacht. We oversee all legal, financial, and administrative steps to ensure a seamless and secure conclusion, including the settlement of funds, signing of final documents, and handover of title and possession. Our team coordinates with lawyers, registries, and all relevant stakeholders to guarantee full compliance and a smooth transition. Once closing is complete, the yacht officially changes hands — marking a successful sale and the beginning of the next chapter for both seller and buyer.