Buying a boat

Beginners who want to buy a new boat, experienced yacht owners who want a larger vessel or those who want to switch between sailing and motor yachts: They are all faced with the question of which is the right boat for them and what they need to consider when buying.

First of all, it is crucial to choose the right boat in the right size and with the right material from the huge range of motor and sailing yachts on offer. However, the purchase also includes well-founded contract negotiations, securing down payments, a secure payment and taking delivery of the boat. Issues such as valuation, tax and customs, shipping register and CE certification, insurance and mooring, maintenance and repairs as well as risks all play a role.

In this guide, the author goes through these aspects step by step, guiding you through the world of buying a new or used boat and providing answers to the following questions, among others:

What costs will I face?
How can I finance the purchase?
How much effort is involved in buying a boat?
What requirements should I meet?
How can I avoid risks?

Ralf Neumann, a 59-year-old graduate in public administration, has been sailing for 40 years, mainly on the North Sea and Baltic Sea, in the English Channel, on the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean. Before acquiring his current sailing yacht, he had already bought a number of his own yachts of various sizes and later sold them himself. He was affected by several dealer and shipyard insolvencies, a business closure and a contract annulment. This gave him extensive experience, including with bank guarantees, warranties, defect rectification and experts.

This book is literally a "worthwhile" read for any potential boat buyer, as it helps to avoid costly mistakes.

1st edition 2017; paperback; ISBN 978-3-667-10910-1; 224 pages; Delius Klasing; Yacht - Bücherei Volume 142; 13 x 20 cm; 86 color photos; 19 color illustrations.