How do I buy a boat abroad?

Lots of ads are posted worldwide on Band of Boats. Buying your boat abroad does have benefits, but it is important to take a few precautions.

Go through boat sales professionals

Use specific professionals such as a notary, a translator or even a broker: these professionals will provide you with the best possible support for a successful boat purchase abroad as well as making sure you don't miss out on certain important aspects, especially from an admin point of view.

Find out about the standards used in the countries concerned as well as the customs formalities specific to them.

We advise you to call or go to the customs post closest to you to find out all the information you need to make sure your boat sale goes smoothly. This ensures you know about all the papers you need to get as well as the specific standards that your boat needs to comply with so that you can sail in your preferred areas.

Please note: we advise you to be careful if you notice an ad that seems suspicious and to never send a payment or a deposit without having seen the boat first.