This depends on the consignment agreement. Some dealers allow the seller to keep the boat at home and bring it in for showings, which permits…
If a consignment dealer closes while holding your boat, you remain the legal owner and have the right to retrieve it. Contact an attorney immediately…
A strong private boat listing includes: high-quality photos (hull, cockpit, engine compartment, gauges, trailer), the exact year, make, model, and HIN, engine hours and service…
The most common boat-selling mistakes: overpricing based on emotion rather than market data, using poor photos (bad lighting, cluttered background), not having the title ready…
In Lake Havasu City, well-priced boats in good condition typically sell within 30-90 days during peak season (March through September). The spring buying season (March-May)…
The best time to sell a boat in Arizona — and specifically in Lake Havasu — is March through May. Buyers are actively shopping before…
A private sale typically nets 5-15% more than a consignment sale after you subtract the dealer commission. But a dealer handles all the friction: marketing,…
Start with the NADA Boat Guide or BUCValu for a baseline range. Then check active listings on Boat Trader, Boats.com, and Facebook Marketplace for comparable…
To sell a boat in Arizona you need: the current signed title (with the odometer/hour disclosure and lien release if applicable), a bill of sale…
Yes — presentation is critical for consignment. Dealers typically require the boat to be clean and in showable condition. A professional detail (hull polish, upholstery…
