How to buy new and used boats on Band of Boats

Discover the questions most frequently asked by members of the Band of Boats community and find answers to any questions you may have about searching for boat listings online. We explain the steps involved in searching for boats and saving the ads that interest you, as well as how to go about contacting both private and professional sellers on Band of Boats, complete with special tips and advice to help you get the most out of the site.

How do I search for a boat listing on Band of Boats?

How do I easily find a new or used boat sale ad? How do I find ads for boats on lease? How do I find boats that are sold with their own berth? How do I find a new or used boat in my area? Which boat ads offer financing/credit assistance? Can I find ads for boats that are up for auction? Are there ads for boat co-ownership on Band of Boats? Why should I be interested in ads located outside my country of residence? How do I get an alert when a boat model that interests me is posted on the site?

What should I do after finding a boat ad that interests me?

How can I get more details about a boat for sale? How do I save an ad for a new or used boat that interests me? How do I share one or more boat ads with a relative? How do I access the list of my saved ads? How do I see a seller's contact details? How do I check the price of a new or used boat when buying? How do I buy a boat abroad? How do I converse with a boat seller who does not speak the same language? How do I stay informed of new ads for new or used boats from a professional seller on Band of Boats? What does a boat sold by a certified profile mean? What does a boat that is being sold by a premium account mean? I can't contact a particular seller, what should I do? Can I ask a member of the community to view a boat that's a long way from me? Can I reserve a boat? How do I know when the price of a boat I am interested in is going down?

How does an online boat purchase work?

I contacted the seller, but they're not answering? How do I purchase a new or used boat online? Who arranges the transport when a boat is sold? Who sorts out the paperwork when buying a boat (registration? country change?) Can I view the boat remotely? What documents do I need from the boat seller? When should I start the process of taking out insurance?

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