Selling a used boat can be a challenging undertaking in today’s economic climate. There are advantages to selling your boat yourself, also known as FSBO (“For Sale by Owner”), including saving money on a broker’s commission. In order to sell quickly and get the best price, owner’s should use several strategies. Putting a For Sale sign on the boat and listing it in local marine publications is a good way to start. The next important state to take is marketing the boat online. Online boat classified ads and marketing services provide maximum exposure. Owners can post full-color, digital photos of their boats. Online boat ads offer competitive rates, allowing you to post several ads for your boat.

Some of the top online boat sale sites include BoatTrader.com, eBoatTrader.com, Boats.com and YachtWorld.com.