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Commonly asked questions about extra costs associated with purchasing a used boat from our fleet are answered here! What are other costs associated with purchasing a fleet boat? When you purchase a yacht that is phasing out from the fleet most of the costs involved are covered by the phase out. Once an offer is […]

What is the relationship between The Moorings and the brokers who sell the boats? Find out in this article written by one of our most experienced agents. Is it a conflict of interest that the broker works for the Moorings?  Not at all – there is a common misconception that we brokers must own the boats because […]

Don’t let damage scare you away from a catamaran you are interested in. Find out in this article how The Moorings handles damaged yachts.  What if the catamaran I want has been damaged?  It is an inevitable fact that any used yacht will have some form of damage since new.  Unlike buying a yacht through […]

Find out from our sales manager how used boats from Moorings Brokerage are phased out of the charter fleet and what it consists of. What does a phase out consist of? And who’s cost? The actual phase out period begins after the last charter has taken place on the yacht you are buying, and the […]

How does the logistical side of purchasing a boat out of the fleet work? Find the answers you are looking for here, one of our sales agents has explored frequently asked concerning this topic. Have more questions? Contact an agent today! Where can I stay in the BVI? Your broker can help you find a […]

Having a boat surveyed can be a very uncertain time if you are new to the process. In this post we will detail for you just what to expect from a survey if you are in the process of purchasing a boat. How does the surveying process work with a boat coming out of the […]

Can I see the boat before I buy? Can I have a sea trial? Yes, you can absolutely see the boat before you make the decision to purchase it. However, since most of our vessels are still active in the Moorings/Sunsail/Footloose fleets it is sometimes difficult to schedule the boat to be dockside for a […]

The new owner of a Leopard 46, former charter boat, sent in this note describing his satisfaction with the phase-out process and the Moorings Brokerage team. “Last week, July 31st, I had a big decision to make. Would I close the purchase contract with the Moorings on S/Y Serendipity before all the conditions were met […]

This Beneteau Oceanis 343, Alice, put in her years serving vacationers in the charter fleet in Tortola, BVI. Her next assignment: weekend cruiser in Lake Michigan. Alice was recently sold through The Moorings Yacht Brokerage and was sailed from Tortola to Florida, then loaded on a truck in Ft. Lauderdale for final delivery to her new home […]

Mark Finch of Anacortes, Washington, just completed the purchase of his 9th used monohull from Sunsail and The Moorings’ Caribbean charter fleets. That’s right, Caribbean. Mark and crew left St. Martin on their new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i “Sloober Hoob” yesterday, with Virgin Gorda slated as their first stop. Their delivery includes sailing to Ft. […]