Welcome to YachtSee

Top marketing exposure, professional support, unbeatable brokerage fees

Get all the advertising advantages of a professional yacht brokerage for a fraction of the cost. Access powerful advertising platforms and a vast cooperative brokerage network.

Sell your boat online
Flexible yacht brokerage options
YachtWorld, Boats.com & BoatTrader
Simple web-based platform
Luxury yacht

Avoid traditional 8–10% commissions when you sell owner-led.

With YachtSee, you stay in control while our brokers help you market, negotiate, and close the sale.

Why Use YachtSee to Sell Your Boat?

YachtSee is a modern boat selling platform that combines the reach of a professional yacht brokerage with the flexibility of a DIY listing. You create the listing using our simple web platform, and we handle the critical brokerage tasks behind the scenes.

Easy Online Listing

Build a high-quality yacht listing in minutes with guided prompts.

Low 3.5% Commission

Pay just 3.5% commission when YachtSee brings the buyer.

Broker Support Included

Our team manages offers, counteroffers, and deal terms.

Secure Professional Closing

A trusted title company handles title search and closing (Buyer pays standard closing costs).

How the YachtSee Boat Selling Platform Works

You know your boat better than anyone. We know yacht marketing, boat sales, and how to keep deals together. By combining your knowledge with our broker support, you can sell quickly and efficiently on the most popular boat marketplaces.

1

Create Your Account

Sign up for free and get started in minutes.

2

Create Your Listing

Build your listing with photos, specs, and details using guided prompts.

3

Receive Buyer Leads

Get inquiries directly from serious shoppers on top marketplaces.

4

YachtSee Manages Offers

Our brokers handle offers and negotiations to keep your deal on track.

5

Coordinate Inspections

We help coordinate survey, sea trial, and mechanical inspections (owner attends).

6

Post-Survey Negotiations

Post-survey negotiations are handled by a YachtSee broker.

7

Professional Closing

Professional closing services manage title search and final paperwork (Buyer pays standard closing costs).

Your boat can be listed on premier platforms such as YachtWorld, Boats.com, and BoatTrader — exposure that most private sellers simply cannot get on their own.

Yacht on the water

Why Not Just Market and Sell Your Boat Alone?

Many owners start out trying to sell their boat privately through listings on classifieds, social media, or small websites. Without professional tools and a yacht broker, this often leads to limited exposure and stalled deals.

Selling On Your Own
  • Limited exposure on small websites and classifieds
  • Deals often fall apart during negotiations
  • No professional guidance or support
  • Legal uncertainty with agreements
  • Buyers hesitant to send deposits to individuals
With YachtSee
  • Listed on YachtWorld, Boats.com, and BoatTrader
  • Experienced brokers keep both sides moving forward
  • Instructions, tips, and best practices at every step
  • Key documents for binding purchase agreements
  • Buyers trust sending funds to a professional brokerage

YachtSee: From Owner-Led Sales to Full-Service Brokerage

YachtSee offers a flexible brokerage model that adapts to your needs. YachtSee lets you choose how you sell. Start with an owner-led sale to stay in control and save on commission, then seamlessly upgrade to full-service brokerage support at any point if you want a broker to take over more of the process.

This approach gives you the reach and credibility of a professional yacht brokerage — with the flexibility to choose how much support you want, and when. Your choice of service level does not affect how your listing is presented or marketed — it affects who manages pricing, negotiations, showings, and deal execution.

YachtSee Is a Great Fit If You:
  • Know your boat well and can confidently answer buyer questions
  • Are comfortable hosting showings and sea trials
  • Want your yacht marketed on the largest and most productive online platforms
  • Prefer to save money by doing some brokerage tasks yourself
  • Or want the flexibility to start owner-led and upgrade to full-service brokerage support at any point

YachtSee is also a great fit for sellers who want a professional broker to manage the entire sale from listing to closing.

Typical full-service yacht brokerage fees

8–10%

YachtSee low-commission model

As low as 3.5%

Traditional Brokerage8-10%
YachtSee3.5%

YachtSee Commission Options

Choose from three flexible commission options. Start owner-led and seamlessly upgrade to full brokerage support as your needs evolve. Commission reflects the level of brokerage support you choose.

Owner-Led Sale (Direct Buyers Only)
You sell it yourself. No outside broker commissions.
3.5%maximum commission

Fixed rate regardless of buyer source

Best for sellers who want full control and the lowest commission.

  • Maximum 3.5% commission
  • No outside broker commissions
  • Limited to YachtSee-sourced buyers only
  • Full control over the selling process
Recommended
Owner-Led Sale (Open to Brokers)
You sell it yourself but are open to paying a broker if they bring the buyer.
3.5%base commission

If YachtSee brings the buyer

8%total commission

If another broker brings the buyer

Best for sellers who want maximum exposure without full brokerage.

  • Base 3.5% commission if YachtSee brings the buyer
  • Total 8% commission if another yacht broker brings the buyer
  • Maximum exposure to all buyers
  • Co-brokers incentivized to present your boat to their clients
Full-Service Brokerage
YachtSee manages the sale from listing to closing.
9%full-service commission

Best for sellers who want a broker to manage everything.

  • Full-service brokerage representation from listing to closing
  • Complete co-broker participation and commission sharing
  • Professional pricing strategy and market positioning
  • Dedicated listing management and buyer qualification
  • Negotiation leadership and deal structuring
  • Showing coordination and broker outreach
  • Transaction management through closing
  • Escrow and documentation oversight
  • Maximum exposure across all marketing channels and broker networks

You can remain owner-led for the entire sale or upgrade to full brokerage support at any time — the choice is always yours.

When a listing is open to brokers, co-broker commissions are clearly defined and honored.

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Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting

Our built-in generative AI helps you create professional listings faster. No copywriting experience needed — just answer a few questions and let the AI craft the perfect description for your boat.

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No More Craigslist or Marketplace

Experience a seamless, secure, and professional brokerage process whether you choose an owner-led sale or full-service representation — with flexible commission options designed around your needs.

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