Guides & resources
Buyer & Seller Guides
Practical, plain-language guides for real decisions — buying in Mexico, preparing to sell, surveys, ownership costs and more.
Core guides
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Buyers
How to buy a yacht
The complete buying process with a practical checklist.
ReadSellers
How to sell your yacht
From preparation and pricing to offers and closing.
ReadSurveys
What to expect from a marine survey
Scope, haul-outs, sea trials and reading the report.
ReadBudgeting
The costs of yacht ownership
A structured view of what ownership really costs.
ReadBuyers
Buying a new yacht
Options, warranties, delivery and depreciation.
ReadBuyers
Buying a pre-owned yacht
Value, history, inspection and repair budgets.
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Detailed articles
Buyer guide · 9 min read
Buying a Yacht in Mexico: A Practical Guide for Buyers
How buying a yacht in Mexico works: choosing a boat, viewings, offers, surveys, documentation, import status, closing and independent professionals.
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Seller guide · 7 min read
How to Prepare Your Yacht for Sale
A seller checklist: cleaning, photographs, specifications, maintenance records, documentation and realistic pricing before you list a yacht.
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Buyer checklist · 6 min read
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Yacht
Questions to ask before offering on a pre-owned yacht: ownership, maintenance, engines, damage history, upgrades, inclusions and documentation.
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Buyer guide · 6 min read
Choosing the Right Yacht Size
How to choose the right yacht length and layout: guests and cabins, crew, marina berths, handling, range and how running costs tend to scale with size.
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Reference · 7 min read
Understanding Yacht Specifications
A plain-language guide to yacht specifications: LOA, beam, draft, displacement, engines and hours, drives, tankage, generators and stabilizers.
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Buyer & seller guide · 6 min read
Documentation for a Yacht Sale
Documents involved in buying or selling a yacht: proof of ownership, registration, lien releases, import status, agreements and closing papers.
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About our guides
No. They are general information to help you ask better questions. For your own transaction, consult qualified independent professionals.
Yes — contact the brokerage and tell us what you are planning.
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