In the real-estate business, “staging” refers to the practice of making a house look as unlived-in as possible by removing all but the essential furniture and basic living essentials. Your cluttered bathroom counter or magazine-littered living room may seem fine to you, but it can — and will — put off possible buyers. The same is true when you go to sell your boat.

If there’s anything that turns off a potential boat buyer, it’s a boat that hasn’t been well cared-for, and nothing sends that message more than a dirty boat. Yes, that means you, Mr. Spilled a Beer in the Fishbox Two Years Ago.

Hopefully you’ve done the necessary upkeep and maintenance on your boat’s power-plant to keep it running in prime condition. Even better, perhaps you’ve kept all the receipts and records for that work in a binder. But even if you haven’t, you’ll want to make an effort to get your engine(s) current with the recommended service schedule. Why? Because every prospective buyer will ask about what’s been done about engine care.

If your boat is a trailerable one, making sure your trailer is in tip-top shape before listing it for sale is crucial. Think about it: No one is going to want to buy your boat if the trailer beneath it is peppered with rust spots, rests on dry-rotted tires, and has lights that don’t work.

OK, nobody likes a nag, but remember that list of little odds and ends you’ve been meaning to fix on your boat since… forever? Well, you’ll want to take care them before you put your boat up for sale. Whether it’s a loose hinge or a rusty gas-assist strut on your livewell lid, fixing all the little nuisance items will go a long way toward catalyzing a successful boat sale.

Available Boats for Sale in Singapore

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Online Boat Auctions are a useful and smart resource when you’re looking for Boats for Sale Singapore.  Genuine value and Quality Boats are Available Every Month.

Boat owners who are genuine and serious about selling their boats register their interest to sell with us.

Here are 3 ways BASCO can help you in your search for a Boat for Sale

Introduce

We can introduce you to boats that didn’t reach reserve at an Online Boat Auction and are genuinely and seriously for sale.

Search

We have a database in excess of 500,000 and we can source your desired boat and bring it to an Online Boat Auction for negotiation.

Advise

Outside of our Online Boat Auctions, we offer a Free independent Buyers Advisory Service to help you choose the boat that best suits your needs and your budget.

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Price Out a Boat Properly and Fairly: As the saying goes, “Money makes the world go round”. Well in this case, price (and awareness) is what will make your boat sail off into the sunset. It’s a tricky predicament when pricing your boat: ask too much and you won’t have many people interested but if you ask too little then buyers will wonder if there is something wrong with it!

An essential part of pricing is doing your research properly to find out what is available in the market. Online research is very effective as you are exposed to a large number of vessels worldwide, however a more local approach is also necessary so best to talk to Boat brokers, Boat Dealers Singapore and your yachty friends in the marina to evaluate a fair price.

Most importantly, make sure you are dealing with a comparative boat that is the same model, year, brand and so forth; compare apples with apples. Once you have a vessel with similar specifications then the only real difference is the option choice: additional equipment added, upgrades and maintenance. A ballpark figure of these upgrades can be added to essentially give you an overall fair price for your vessel.

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It’s not ideal when you find yourself stranded on the water with boat engine failure. Not even the most rigorous maintenance schedules can Prevent Engine Problems – it’s inevitable. Figuring out what’s wrong is the next problem!

There are a few things to keep in mind when dealing with engine issues, which may help keep your sanity and avoid the expense of a towing service.

Electrical issues

On outboard engines, it’s important to start by checking the electrical components. First make sure the battery is not dead and that electrical connections are intact. Next, have a look at the spark plug; check its connection by removing and then reinserting into its threading.

If you have come to the conclusion that it is an electrical issue the best way forward is to have a professional mechanic fix the problem. It could be a simple fix such as a blown fuse, or potentially something more sinister so unless you are a qualified mechanic yourself, leave it to the professionals to avoid creating more damage.

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Our family lives in Northeast Ohio, land of cold winters and humid summers. A place with an abundance of lakes, rivers, and let’s not forget that big beautiful body of water up north (ahem, Erie).

My wife grew up on water-skis and jet skis. I come from a fishing family. Our kids are half seals willing and ready to swim in a swimming pool, ocean, a tub—basically anything with water in it.

Which is why, the past couple of years, we’ve flirted with the idea of buying a boat.

But, here’s the thing: I don’t have a clue. I’m not sure what type of boat to look for or even what type of boat I should buy. Which is exactly why I reached out to Keith Ammons with Discover Boating for his insight.

First off, Ammons—who is simply known as the ‘boating guy’ around boat shows due to his wealth of knowledge on the subject—recommends that new boat owners consider a new boat because of the trade-in value and warranty benefits.

Then, he said knowing the answer to three key questions will get you in the perfect boat for your budget and lifestyle.

From trawlers and bass boats to yachts and deck boats, there’s a boat out there for you. However, finding the right boat depends on figuring out exactly what you want to do with it.

According to Ammons, taking the time to rank which boating activities are most important to you will help streamline your search for your dream boat.

“Today’s boats are more versatile and often equipped to do a variety of activities,” Ammons said. “But make sure the type of boat you choose has the amenities you want for fun on the water.”

Do you prefer boating on big bodies of water like Lake Michigan or the Gulf of Mexico? Want to take your fishing boat to various lakes? Or, maybe you’re into cruising up and down a local river?

Regardless of your preference, it’s important to pinpoint exactly where you want to dock or park your boat on a day-to-day basis.

“Out of the three questions, this is probably the easiest to answer,” he said. “Prior to buying, most people have an idea where they’re going to be doing the majority of their boating.”

In order to figure out your budget, Ammons said it’s important to think about these five expenses of boat ownership:

There seems to be a boat out there for every budget and they can range anywhere from a couple thousand dollars to millions. “In some instances, you can finance a new boat for around $250 a month,” Ammons said. “Just be up front with a dealer about how much you want to spend and they’ll help equip you with the best possible boat within your budget.” Here’s a boat loan calculator to help determine your boat budget.

Unless you plan on living on the water full-time, you’re going to need somewhere to put it when you’re finished for the day. Compare prices on docks and marinas. If you’re in an area with cold winters, consider storage options for the offseason.

Boat, trailer and motor maintenance can be as simple as a freshwater wash down after each use and keeping them covered between adventures. Costs for routine maintenance vary by region, but for more involved services, such as oil changes and winterizing, expect to pay what you would for your car on an hourly basis.

Currently, we’re enjoying fantastic gas prices at the pump and, on average, people use around 100 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline a year on their boat. Nearly 95 percent of boats on the water today are less than 26 feet in length and fitted with newer, fuel-efficient motors that help to minimize fuel costs.

Boat insurance costs vary by boat length and type, cost of the boat, and level of coverage. Ask your insurance agent for a quote or compare rates yourself online. Some smaller boats can be insured for a nominal sum as a rider on a homeowner’s policy. Ammons offered this insider tip—reduce the cost of marine insurance premiums by taking a boater’s education course.