Sale & Consignment · Yachting
Sell My Yacht Confidentially, From Valuation to Closing
Passion Asset Advisory route test. The seller receives a comparison of central agency, controlled public marketing, and off-market outreach, including buyer reach, confidentiality, reporting cadence, commission, likely timing, and survey readiness.
Valuation that survives a survey
A yacht valuation must remain credible after the buyer's surveyor inspects the vessel. We start with closed sales and adjust for the builder, length, age, condition, classification, and refit history. We also identify issues that a buyer's surveyor is likely to find. A price that accounts for diligence is more likely to hold through closing. A price that ignores it is likely to be renegotiated.
What the sale mandate covers
- Yacht valuation: a realistic range from comparable closed transactions, with the evidence
- Charter history: revenue and utilization positioned accurately; inflated charter claims kill trust and deals
- Refit record: work documented, invoiced, and presented so it earns price rather than suspicion
- Survey and documentation: classification status, registration, and known issues organized before they become surprises
- Buyer matching: principals and their representatives, vetted for intent and capacity before they see the vessel
- Confidential positioning: the yacht presented to selected buyers without public listing, unless you decide otherwise
- Negotiation and completion: offers, survey negotiations, contract, escrow, and delivery managed in sequence
When does public listing make sense?
Public exposure is sometimes the better choice, and we will say so. A common production yacht with many comparable sales may sell faster through measured public marketing. A distinctive vessel, a recognizable owner, or an asking price supported by scarcity may be better suited to a private sale. We choose the strategy from the evidence for each asset, and you make the final decision.
FAQ
Questions about selling a yacht
How do I sell my yacht without a public listing?
We run a quiet central-agency mandate. We show the vessel to qualified buyers and trusted brokers instead of publishing it across every portal. Your ownership and asking position stay confidential, and we negotiate offers only for you. A multi-listing process cannot provide the same level of control.
How is my yacht valued before sale?
Valuation reflects the builder, age, condition, refit history, running hours, and class and flag status. We compare these factors with similar closed sales. We also identify issues that a survey is likely to find so the asking price can hold when a serious buyer inspects the vessel.
How long does it take to sell a superyacht?
Yacht sales typically run several months to over a year, depending on size, condition, and price realism. A well-presented, fairly-priced vessel with clean documentation sells fastest. We give you an honest timeline and a presentation strategy, not an optimistic listing that lingers.
What commission does a yacht broker charge to sell?
The market standard is 10% of the sale price, paid by the seller and usually split in a co-brokerage deal. This is also our published rate, and it is negotiable above US$25 million. The fee is success-based and confirmed in writing. We represent only your side of the sale.
Yachting
A quiet sale is usually a stronger sale.
Tell us about the vessel. We respond with a confidential assessment: realistic value, the likely buyer pool, and the preparation that would strengthen your position.
Compare yacht brokers for a sale
Compare valuation evidence, exposure strategy, qualified-buyer screening, commission, and likely net proceeds.