Seller Portal

Most yacht purchases take 4–6 weeks, depending on surveyor availability, haul-out scheduling, and documentation requirements. Cash purchases can close faster.

It’s recommended but not required. Many buyers attend in person, but remote buyers are fully supported; your surveyor and VYS Broker will walk you through everything by phone or video.

A marine survey typically covers:

• Structural integrity

• Electrical systems

• Mechanical systems and engines

• Safety equipment

• Electronics

• Rigging (for sailboats)

• Hull condition during a haul-out

• Full sea trial performance

Your surveyor will deliver a written report with findings and recommendations.

The buyer pays for the survey, haul-out or splash and re-block. These costs vary by vessel size and marina.

You may:

• Accept the vessel as is

• Request repairs or credits

• Renegotiate the terms

• Withdraw from the contract -prior to Acceptance of Vessel (AOV)

Your VYS Broker will guide you on the smartest approach based on findings.

Offer:

• Discuss an offer with your broker

• Broker writes up a Purchase & Sale Agreement

• Offer will either be negotiated or accepted by seller

• Once accepted by Seller a deposit (typically 10%) is placed in secure VYS escrow

• The contract becomes active and contingency timelines begin

Your deposit is fully refundable until you have signed an Acceptance of Vessel (AOV)

Insurance should be arranged prior to closing. If it is an older vessel you should look into it prior to AOV. VYS can provide referrals to reputable marine insurers to help expedite coverage.

Not always, but many buyers choose to train with a captain for familiarity and safety. Your VYS Broker can help arrange training, repositioning, or crew support if needed.

Yes, you can but usually a marina will require it. If you are financing the boat, insurance is required before the bank will release funds.

Closing takes place remotely. All documents will be e-mailed for signature.

Yes, your deposit is fully refundable up until you sign the Acceptance of Vessel (AOV).