Services for Purchasers

At Opal Marine, we share your passion for boating and we want to make sure that you find the right boat for you. Our friendly, professional brokers will guide you through the whole process to make your boat search and purchase easy and enjoyable.

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Why buy a boat
through Opal Marine?

Open 7 days per week
Free impartial advice on the right type of boat for you
No charge for our services when buying a boat
All viewings accompanied by an experienced broker
All brokers are ABYA qualified (Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents) — we adhere to strict codes of practice and use industry approved sale contracts
We check the title documents relating all our listings so we can confirm clear title, VAT status and compliance with the Recreational Craft Directive
You will receive regular emails detailing any suitable listings

We will negotiate with the vendor for you
We will keep in contact regularly throughout the purchase process
We will assist with arranging surveys, insurance, marine finance and registration
We take care of all of the legal aspects of your purchase, including sale contracts and transfer of clear title on completion
We will ensure that any outstanding finance is cleared before completion
All funds relating to your purchase are held in specific client trust accounts

We will help organise sea trials, either with the vendor when available or with a professional skipper (cost usually £120 per half day)
15% discount through Opal Marine Engineering — our in-house engineering team can help with any servicing and maintenance requirements following your purchase
Discount on sole brokerage fees if and when you come to sell the boat in the future

Marine Finance

These days fewer and fewer banks and leasing companies are involved with yacht finance. We are in regular contact with those who do cover this market. Each of these companies have their own requirements and criteria for lending. Take advantage of Opal Marine's close relationships to find the right provider for you, whether a Bavaria 31 Cruiser or a Cantieri Di Pisa 153 Superyacht (there is no upper limit!).

We can talk you through the best way to apply for that finance as well as offer you some advice on what you will need to provide

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Marine Insurance

We have researched a number of insurance companies to find one of the best to provide you with a trustworthy and comprehensive policy combined with reasonable premiums.

DeNovo Underwriting Agencies provide policies to cover all types of vessel for home-waters or international cruising areas.

In association with Opal Marine, DeNovo offer a fresh approach to marine insurance. The Denovo Yacht & Pleasure Craft Policy represents a traditionally comprehensive yet imaginative take on boat insurance and is backed by leading Underwriters at Lloyds affording first class security and real peace of mind.

Opal Marine Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of DeNovo Underwriting Agencies Ltd. DeNovo Underwriting Agencies Ltd is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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Marine Surveys

If you're buying or selling a boat you need to be sure that it's in the sort of condition you expect. A marine survey from a respected professional helps smooth the negotiation between buyer and seller as well as providing legally binding statements about a vessels condition.

Opal Marine can put you in touch with a selection of approved surveyors that you can talk to to discuss your specific requirements and arrange a suitable survey for you. Alternatively, once you've chosen a surveyor, we will be happy to organise the survey for you.

Surveys Include:

Valuation
Pre-purchase Inspection
Hull and Structural Inspection
Condition, Finance or Insurance Survey
Engine and Machinery Survey
Oil and fuel sample analysis