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Selling A Boat In Sydney NSW And Surrounding Areas?

Selling A Boat In Sydney NSW And Surrounding Areas?

Boating in New South Wales is a great way to get out on the water and enjoy the scenery. Sydney and its surrounds is perfect for boat lovers.  It can be a great activity for the whole family, or just a fun outing with friends.   How Can I Sell My Boat Online. 1. Find out the average ...
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What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?

What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?

A sea trial is an inspection of a boat on the water to check its seaworthiness, giving a prospective buyer the chance to feel how the boat handles and spot any issues before committing to a purchase, ideally with a marine surveyor or industry expert along for the ride. Buying a boat is a big ...
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The Art Of Short Handed Boat Berthing

The Art Of Short Handed Boat Berthing

Berthing a boat short-handed is safer and easier when you approach the dock slowly, use lines and fenders to protect the boat, control your speed and direction with the engine and rudder, and communicate clearly, ideally after practising in calm conditions first. Short-handed boat berthing can be ...
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A Guide To Boat Storage And Marinas

A Guide To Boat Storage And Marinas

Boat owners can choose between storing their boat at home or in self storage, using dry storage on a rack, cradle or trailer, or keeping it at a marina in either wet storage in a pen or berth, or dry storage out of the water, with the right choice depending on cost, convenience and the amenities a ...
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How Can I Sell My Boat Online?

How Can I Sell My Boat Online?

BoatsOnline aims to make buying and selling a boat easy, efficient and affordable by giving boat dealers, brokers and private sellers access to a dynamic and low-cost online marketplace. Listing is as simple as following three steps, there is no commission charged on a sale, and your ad runs until ...
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Sell Your Boat For Free

Sell Your Boat For Free

If you want to Sell Your Boat Privately, you are in the right place with thousands of potential buyers every day!  Selling a boat, jet ski, tinny or boat gear privately is free on BoatsOnline as long as it is advertised for under $7,500, giving you access to thousands of potential buyers ...
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I Sold My Boat - Checklist Of Things To Do

I Sold My Boat - Checklist Of Things To Do

Congratulations on selling your boat!  We hope this checklist is helpful. Login to your Boatsonline/Yachthub account and click the 'Transfer Forms' button.  Transfer forms may need to be completed (signed by both the buyer and seller) when a boat is sold.  In some states, ...
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Before You Buy A Boat - Is There Finance Owing?

Before You Buy A Boat - Is There Finance Owing?

Buying a boat comes with risk. Doing a $2 search on the Personal Property Securities Register, or PPSR, can help you check if the boat, jet ski, tinny or other type of watercraft you’re buying has a security interest registered against it, which could mean it has money owing on it and is at ...
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How Much Does It Cost To Maintain A Used Boat?

How Much Does It Cost To Maintain A Used Boat?

It’s important to look below the surface when getting your boat inspected; when calculating the costs, it’s no different. Far beyond just the cost of the annual service, any budding boat buyer should consider the initial condition of the boat, alongside how it’s stored and its ...
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4 Tips For Getting Your Boat Loan Approved

4 Tips For Getting Your Boat Loan Approved

Boat finance applicants often have concerns about whether they can get approved for a loan. Understanding lender requirements and the approval process can be confusing for many. Especially if it’s your first time going through the process.  Each financier will have their own lending ...
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