Frequently Asked Questions

What are your fees?

Our standard commission rate is 4% of the sale price.

 

Is there a minimum fee?

Yes, our minimum fee is £400.. There are significant costs involved in advertising your boat and getting it professionally photographed & travelling to viewings. Our minimum fee is kept as low as possible while still covering us for these things.

 

How long will it take to get our boat on the website?

We will aim to get your boat photographed and have full details on the website within 7 days of you requesting it.

 

How do you advertise the boats?

We will advertise your boat via a proven network of national and international boat sales websites, plus in appropriate industry magazines.

 

How is Western Horizon Yachts paid?

Our commission will be retained from the sale funds transferred to our holding account by the buyer.

 

Why use a broker at all when we can advertise on websites ourselves?

There are many reasons to use a broker, not least of all the added security offered to buyers and sellers by using a reliable third party for the exchange of boat & funds, but also by using us you will receive a complete record of your boat as a keepsake effectively free of charge. You will always have our photographs, virtual tour and sales particulars as a memento of your boat.

 

How should we prepare our boat for sale?

As a first pass it's advisable to remove as much 'clutter' from the boat as possible and clean outside and in. Obviously if you are still sailing her then there's a certain amount of stuff that will always have to stay around, but try to make everything as neat and tidy as possible. Ideally get this done before we come to photograph the boat.

We are happy to advise you on any of this and can arrange for a professional cleaning firm to prepare the boat for you at cost if you wish.

 

How long will it take to sell my boat?

This depends largely on the type of boat you are trying to sell and what time of year it is. Generally speaking a smaller boat (20-30ft) in good condition will sell more quickly than a large one in similar condition. and any boat will sell faster from February to July. Our advice is not to make any plans for the money until it's in your bank!

A wonderful boat that would make a perfect live aboard for extended cruising. She is in excellent condition and is a well cared for and upgraded example of the Colvic Victor. Constructed in GRP by Colvic Craft and professionally completed by Hill Mar

This Gaff Cutter double ender was inspired by classic Colin Archer boats. She was designed by Alan Pape and built by Skentlebury and Son to Part A Lloyds specification at the Barry Boatyard in Plymouth.

The Moody 33 MkII designed by Angus Primrose and built by Marine Projects in 1979 to be first launched in 1980. She has had three owners from new and been well maintained. A perfect family boat ready to sail.

Laurent Giles Design, bridge deck fin keel

Strongly built Dutch Steel Sloop. Built in 1974 by Abma's Jachtwerf of Sneek in the Netherlands. Extensively cruised and well travelled she has been kept and sailed on the West Coast of Scotland for the last few years.

Built in 1936, this is a very fine example of the larger 36' John Bain design Silverette Mark 1

Laurent Giles Design, bridge deck fin keel with recent Beta 35hp diesel. A very successful design, around 300 were made. Famous for an unbeatable ability to cope with heavy weather.

One of the most popular smaller Moodys the 31 was in production for eight years until 1991 with the MkII having a sugar scoop stern. Designed by Bill Dixon.

This boat has been very little used, not raced and in excellent condition. The trailer is new and has been used for one launch only.

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