Suppose two cruising yachts left the same yard in the same year. One still has its original standing rigging. The other has replacement rigging and dated invoices, but its engine hours are unknown. Which would you price higher? A broker needs a few details before the comparison means anything.
What type of boat requires the least maintenance?
Which boat requires the least maintenance? Compare the systems on boats that suit your use. Two boats of equal length can have very different service requirements.
Count the service jobs
Compare engine count and access, drives, rig, pumps, refrigeration, generators and air conditioning. Ask for receipts and the dates of the last major services. A simple boat with neglected systems can cost more in the first season than a well-maintained, more complex one.
Choose for your berth and use
A boat kept ashore between short trips has a different routine from a liveaboard in salt water. Ask a local yard for haul-out and routine service prices for the actual boat. Explore sailboats under 10 metres or read the used boat inspection checklist.
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