Instagram story viewer> @buyandcharter> Posts

Buy & Charter

@buyandcharter

1.8K

followers

2403

following

Boat buying assessment. All listings reposted on this account have asking prices. Use buyandcharter.com to assess the vessel and its price.

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

POV: Buy & Charter turns your boat listing spiral into a clear verdict
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

112

0

8 hours ago

the boat payment isn't your real annual budget
1. The 20–50% ownership gap first-time buyers often budget for the purchase, then discover annual slip fees, insurance, maintenance, fuel, and depreciation add 20 to 50% more than expected
2. Slip fees arrive before launch day a 30-foot boat at $100k can carry $8k to $18k a year in marina, storage, haul-out, and launch costs depending on your location and season
3. Fuel and maintenance don't stay fixed weekend cruising can mean $3k to $8k in fuel, while service, bottom paint, batteries, pumps, and surprise repairs can add $5k to $12k in a normal year
4. Run the total-cost number before you offer Buy & Charter models ownership costs from any listing URL, including depreciation, so you can see whether the boat fits your life and budget before the sticker price wins
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

98

0

16 hours ago

High-stakes decisions are hard enough without sales pressure. We are not brokers and we do not sell boats. We provide independent, numbers-first guidance so you can decide on your timeline. See our approach on our website. #VesselAnalytics #ObjectiveBoatBuyingGuidance by @buyandcharter

55

0

4 days ago

The boat listing that makes you overpay without realizing it (and the 7 numbers that expose it)
1. Calculate the price per foot before you get attached A $140k 32-footer sounds different once you see comparable 32-footers trading at $3,400 per foot while this one is asking $4,375
2. Match engine hours, not just model year A newer hull with 1,200 hours isn't automatically worth more than an older one with 400 hours and documented service history Hours, engine package, and maintenance records can move fair value by tens of thousands
3. Separate upgrades from asking-price decoration New canvas, fresh upholstery, and shiny electronics make a listing feel premium, but they rarely justify every dollar added to the ask
4. Check how long it has been sitting A listing that has been active for 90 days tells a different story than one posted last week. If buyers have passed, find out what the price is missing
5. Build your offer from the comp range Don’t start with the seller’s number and subtract a discount. Start with comparable vessels, then adjust for condition, hours, location, and equipment That's how you catch a 10 to 30% premium before it becomes your purchase price
6. Price the repairs the photos can't show Service records, age of batteries, canvas condition, electronics, and upcoming engine work all affect what the boat is truly worth to you
7. Trust the data more than the listing price The asking price is an invitation to negotiate, not proof of value. A numbers-first review turns excitement into a defensible offer or a clean walk-away
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

60

0

5 days ago

before you compare charter boats,
ask what happens if bookings
come in 30% lower than planned

one boat still covers its bills
by august
another needs a perfect season
just to break even

hope isn't a charter strategy
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

74

0

5 days ago

Me calculating annual boat costs like the fuel dock won’t notice
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

58

0

5 days ago

the charter spreadsheet lied
because it counted 40 booked weeks
and forgot hurricane season,
cancellations, cleaning,
and the captain getting paid

one boat needed 14 trips
to cover its yearly burn.
the other needed 29.

i started using Buy & Charter
to compare the boats before
my dream picked one
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

63

0

6 days ago

Before you fall for the boat listing, get the verdict that tells you whether to offer or walk away
Vessel Fit Check Does this boat work for your crew, routes, marina, and experience level?
Market Comps Review Find out whether the price is supported by comparable boats, not seller confidence
Ownership Economics See the likely costs after purchase, from dockage and insurance to maintenance
Risk & Reality Check Surface model-specific concerns and survey priorities before money changes hands
Offer Strategy Get a numbers-backed offer range and negotiation points if the boat earns a buy
Buy & Charter Verdict Paste the listing URL for a 9-section buy, negotiate, or walk-away report
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

54

0

6 days ago

If the purchase price is the only number you have, it can feel unsettling. Our assessment models annual ownership costs like maintenance, insurance, slip fees, fuel, and depreciation so you can plan with eyes open. Request one through our website. #VesselAnalytics #BoatAndCharterEconomicsEvaluation by @buyandcharter

83

0

6 days ago

me when the charter spreadsheet says the “money maker” loses money
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

58

0

6 days ago

Which charter boat actually pays for itself?
1. Start with net revenue. Gross bookings aren't your return
2. Subtract management, dockage, insurance, and maintenance
3. Count realistic charter days. Owner use shrinks availability
4. Compare break-even years. The cheapest boat may win
5. Run every listing through Buy & Charter before you buy
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

58

0

7 days ago

Me after realizing the boat payment was the cheap part
#BuyAndCharter #vesselassessment #buypass #independentanalysis #charterincome #costofownership #marketcomps #chartersupportedownership #boating #yachting by @buyandcharter

60

0

7 days ago