Why you should sell your boat with Boatshed
At Boatshed, we don’t ‘sell boats....we help great people and great boats find each other.
Executive Summary: Boatshed – A New Era of Yacht Brokerage
Boatshed remains a market leader in yacht brokerage, consistently achieving faster sales times and higher volumes than traditional brokers. With thousands of successful transactions and a global presence, Boatshed continues to grow as one of the largest and most innovative brokerage networks worldwide.
We’ve replaced ‘Selling Boats’ with Intelligent Brokerage.
Our strength lies in a deep rethinking of the brokerage process. Rather than simply ‘selling boats’, we’ve developed a smart, systemised approach that meets the needs of modern sellers and buyers —placing Boatshed well ahead of industry norms.
Core Elements Behind Boatshed’s Success
Digital Reach and Matching Algorithms
We deploy sophisticated digital marketing and smart data tools to reach the broadest possible audience. Our matching technology connects the right buyer to each boat, optimising both speed and price.
Transparency First
Our system puts the boat in the spotlight. Buyers get comprehensive information and walkthroughs, while sellers stay protected and anonymous — making the process transparent yet secure.
Modular Brokerage Approach
From listing to sale, our modular tools and services allow sellers to engage at different levels, maximising value and flexibility throughout the process.
Global Exposure, Local Service
With a network of professional brokers worldwide, Boatshed provides personal, local service backed by an international digital infrastructure. We've centred every part of the process on delivering a satisfying, supported experience for both sellers and buyers
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Big Data Connects Buyers with the Right Boats Faster
When you list your boat with Boatshed, you’re plugging into the most advanced technology in the industry. Backed by years of innovation and a global customer base, Boatshed’s platform doesn’t just promote listings — it intelligently matches them to serious buyers.
FAQs – Big Data at Boatshed
Q: How does Boatshed use data to help sell my boat?
A: We analyse 62+ million rows of user activity to predict buyer behaviour, allowing us to promote your boat directly to those most likely to purchase.
Q: What is the Boatshed Recommendation Engine?
A: It’s a proprietary algorithm that matches buyers with boats using real-time behavioural data — similar to recommendation systems used by major tech platforms.
Q: How accurate is the buyer matching process?
A: Exceptionally accurate. Our system refines matches based on thousands of previous customer journeys, reducing the number of viewings required before a sale.
Q: Does this mean fewer viewings for my boat?
A: Yes — but more qualified ones. Viewings are focused on serious, pre-engaged buyers who already have detailed knowledge of the listing.
Q: Can Boatshed reach international buyers?
A: Absolutely. Our technology connects with buyers from across the globe, helping your boat be discovered far beyond the local market.
Q: How does this differ from traditional yacht brokerage?
A: Traditional methods rely on static listings and local media. Boatshed uses live data, global search exposure, and behavioural targeting for adynamic, digital-first approach.
Transparent Approach – High-tech, high-touch
At Boatshed, we combine advanced technology with human expertise to provide a seamless and fully informed experience for both boat buyers and sellers.
Our philosophy is rooted in total transparency. We believe in presenting every boat exactly as it is—highlighting not just its strengths, but also its flaws. This honest and open approach increases trust and accelerates decisions, helping us achieve faster sales and higher volumes than traditional brokerages.
Contrary to conventional sales methods that may conceal a vessel’s shortcomings, our open-book style enhances buyer confidence by offering a credible, realistic proposition. Transparency doesn’t limit interest—it expands it.
Our digital platform handles every element of the brokerage process, giving both buyers and sellers instant access to real-time updates, documentation, and support. From valuation to viewings to final negotiations, all essential data is available at the click of a button.
Boatshed brokers remain at the heart of the transaction. Powered by smart tools but grounded in real-world boating expertise, they provide local insights and on-the-ground support throughout. Being physically close to the boat means our team can deliver hands-on, personal assistance when it matters most.
To sum up: we are proudly high-tech—but equally high-touch.
Modular Brokerage -Smart, Structured and Human-Centered
Boatshed has not only transformed online boat sales through technology—it has also reimagined the human side of brokerage. We are not a traditional sales organisation. Instead, our team is purpose-built with specialists in technical development, customer service, accounting and finance, legal compliance, and of course, marine and yacht expertise.
We understand that buying or selling a boat is not a simple transaction—it’s a complex process, one which often comes with a high degree of emotion and timing considerations. That’s why our aim is to create an environment that facilitates smooth and stress-free sales and purchases, rather than just “sell boats”.
In some areas, we deliver this service through our Modular Brokerage model. This approach divides the boat sale into clear, manageable stages. As a seller, you’ll collaborate with a local Boatshed agent for everything at the boat’s location. Meanwhile, a dedicated team member at Boatshed HQ co-ordinates the overall deal.
Local Presence, Centralised Expertise
Our local agents focus on field-level tasks: listing boats, capturing quality imagery, facilitating viewings, handling keys, and maintaining regular contact with clients on the ground. Their knowledge of local markets and direct presence at the boat ensures an exceptional hands-on experience.
At the same time, the core brokerage functions—negotiation, document handling, payment processing, and contracts—are managed centrally by our HQ team. This includes support by Boatshed’s secure, centralised financial services. These systems ensure maximum efficiency, legal compliance, and a clear audit trail at every step.
Global reach, Local presence
At Boatshed, our international scope is matched by a meaningful local presence. With buyers and sellers across all major global markets, we are far more efficient than traditional yacht brokerages—and far more human in our approach.
Wherever your boat is—Greece, France, the UK, the Caribbean—Boatshed has people on the ground who speak the language, understand the customs, and know the practicalities of the local marine environment. Meanwhile, our international HQ provides corporate-level security, coordination, and financial infrastructure.
We don’t just think global—we are global. But we’re always right there with you, locally.
A Different Experience in Listing
Many sellers have had disappointing experiences with yacht brokerages—lack of communication, slow sales, poor visibility, and pressure tactics.
Boatshed offers a completely different kind of experience: transparent, efficient, customer-first.
We’ve taken our deep understanding of the industry and re-engineered the process of listing and selling boats. Every aspect has been analysed and optimised—bringing together modern digital tools with hands-on human service.
We don’t just “sell boats.”
We build bridges between motivated buyers and realistic sellers.
We manage expectations.
We empower decisions.
No hidden agendas. No gatekeeping. No wasted time.
Just a smarter, smoother, more transparent way to connect people with the right boat—and ensure a satisfying, professional outcome for all involved.
