Boat Consignment in Lake Havasu City | The Boat Brokers
Boat consignment in Lake Havasu means listing your boat with a trusted local dealer who handles every step — pricing, professional photography, marketing, showings, negotiations, and paperwork — while you keep the title until the boat sells. The Boat Brokers has been the Lake Havasu market’s consignment source for over 40 years, with three locations and financing access that private sellers can’t offer.
How Boat Consignment Works at The Boat Brokers
Consigning your boat with us takes about 15 minutes to start and usually results in a sold unit within 30-90 days. Here is the process from first contact to cash in hand:
- Free valuation: Submit the form below or call us. We’ll look at current Lake Havasu market comps and give you an honest asking price — no inflated numbers to get you in the door.
- Agreement: We agree on asking price, consignment window (typically 90 days), and our fee structure. No upfront costs. You only pay when your boat sells.
- Professional listing: Our team photographs your boat, writes the listing description, and publishes it across multiple platforms — our website, Boat Trader, Facebook Marketplace, and our active buyer database.
- We handle showings: Interested buyers call us, not you. We schedule showings, answer questions, and handle tire-kickers so you don’t have to.
- Negotiation and close: When a serious buyer appears, we negotiate on your behalf, manage financing if needed, and process all the paperwork.
- You get paid: At closing, you receive your agreed price minus our fee. Simple and transparent.
Consignment vs. Private Sale in Lake Havasu
| Factor | Private Sale | TBB Consignment |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer financing | Cash buyers only | Financing available — 3x buyer pool |
| Marketing reach | Facebook, Craigslist, your network | Multi-platform + active buyer list |
| Showings | You handle every call and no-show | We screen and schedule all showings |
| Paperwork | You handle title, bill of sale, DMV | We handle everything |
| Safety | Strangers at your home | All showings at our secured lot |
| Time to sell | Avg 90-180 days | Avg 30-90 days in season |
Why Lake Havasu Sellers Choose Consignment
Lake Havasu City has a unique boat market. The season runs nearly year-round, but buyer demand spikes hard in March through July. Private sellers who list outside that window often wait 4-6 months for a serious offer. Our consignment clients sell faster because we stay active in the market all year — we know which boats are moving, what buyers are paying, and when to drop price vs. hold firm.
We also carry financing, which privately-listed boats cannot access. Roughly 60% of used boat buyers in the $20,000-$80,000 range want to finance. If you’re selling private-party, you’re invisible to that majority.
What We Consign
- Boats of all types — pontoons, wake boats, ski boats, bowriders, jet boats, fishing boats, cruisers
- RVs — travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, class A/B/C motorhomes
- Classic and collector cars — muscle cars, resto-mods, project vehicles
- Trailers — boat trailers, utility trailers, flatbeds
- PWC / Jet Skis
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does boat consignment take to sell in Lake Havasu?
Most consigned boats priced at fair market value sell within 30-90 days during peak season (March through July). Overpriced units sit — we’ll tell you honestly where the market is before you commit to an asking price.
What are The Boat Brokers consignment fees?
Our fee is a percentage of the final sale price — typically 10-15% depending on the boat type and price range. No upfront fees. You only pay when your boat sells.
Do I have to bring my boat to your lot?
Yes — consigned units are displayed on our lot at 1680 Industrial Blvd, Lake Havasu City. Buyers see your boat in person, on an active lot, with financing available.
Can I consign an RV or classic car too?
Yes. We are one of the only dealers in Lake Havasu that accepts boats, RVs, and classic cars on consignment under one roof.
What condition does my boat need to be in?
We accept boats in a range of conditions — running, project-ready, and some non-running units depending on price and type. Submit the form and we’ll let you know quickly.
Start Your Free Boat Valuation
Fill out the form below — it takes about 3 minutes. We’ll follow up within 1 business day with an honest market valuation and next steps. No pressure, no obligations.
