YACHT BROKER
Free valuation · only 5% commission
Our yacht broker Catalonia team helps owners and buyers through European Yacht Brokers’ Mediterranean network. Local brokerage support connects viewings and negotiations with head office, while our qualified lawyer, marketing department and multilingual sales team handle the work needed to progress the transaction.
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EYB coordinates the sale from head office, with local brokerage support, legal oversight, targeted marketing and multilingual buyer communication in Catalonia.
Your first contact is EYB’s head office. Share the boat’s specifications, present condition, documents and berth in Catalonia so the team can understand what is being offered and provide an initial valuation.
The valuation helps frame the asking price and discussion about the sale. If you decide to proceed, EYB and the owner agree the mandate, including the flat 5% commission and the other terms that govern the appointment.
Once signed, the mandate gives the team a clear basis to coordinate marketing, enquiries and offers. The valuation is an initial view based on the details supplied; it is not a promise that a buyer will pay a particular amount.
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Head office gives the sale one organising point, even when the owner, boat and buyer are in different places. EYB coordinates the campaign, communicates with the seller and links each enquiry to the right person on the team.
For viewings and questions about a berth in Catalonia, local brokerage support can help with arrangements and local context. That assistance complements the central sales process; it does not replace the owner’s role in deciding on offers or agreeing conditions.
EYB’s wider network introduces the listing to international clients, while local knowledge helps turn interest into an informed visit. The team keeps the exchanges connected from first enquiry through completion.
A qualified lawyer supports the transaction from its written instruction to completion. EYB’s lawyer prepares the sales mandate, draws up the sale contract and deals with registration and other relevant administrative requirements.
The mandate is where the owner and EYB record the sale appointment and its terms. The contract later documents the arrangement accepted by the buyer and seller. Both are prepared for the particular transaction rather than treated as interchangeable paperwork.
For owners selling in Catalonia, the lawyer can work with the vessel records and details provided during the sale. This legal support sits alongside the broker’s and sales team’s work; it does not replace independent professional advice where a party needs it.
To reach buyers beyond the home marina, EYB’s marketing department uses SEO, social channels and relevant boat-sale platforms in national and international markets.
The material is built around the boat rather than generic promotional claims. Specifications, equipment, condition and owner-supplied history are combined with photographs and a precise location in Catalonia. That gives prospective buyers a useful first view before they contact the sales team.
The campaign can be adjusted as the sale develops. Marketing staff coordinate with sales colleagues to update confirmed information, respond to interest and keep the listing aligned with the owner’s agreed instructions.
EYB’s sales team handles buyer enquiries, arranges viewings, supports negotiations and communicates with clients in the relevant languages.
When an enquiry concerns a boat in Catalonia, the team gathers the buyer’s questions and coordinates clear replies with the owner. It can also discuss practical points such as the vessel’s availability and arrange a viewing with local assistance where needed.
If interest develops into an offer, the sales team helps the parties discuss the price and conditions. The owner decides whether to accept an offer and remains involved in agreeing the transaction.
The Spanish rules cited here govern boat registration and transfer rather than a dedicated licence for yacht sales brokers. A sale in Catalonia still requires the owner-change notification required for the boat’s record. The applicable record depends on the vessel and its registration route: some CE-marked craft of up to 12 metres may use a special registration regime, while others follow the general flagging process. Spanish Maritime Administration, ownership and registration procedures
After completion, the seller has up to three months to report the new ownership, while notification by the buyer is optional. Evidence supporting the transfer accompanies the request. A buyer should compare the hull identification and registration particulars in the transfer evidence with the boat and its current certificate. For a boat kept in EU customs territory, Union-goods status normally continues; preserve its original invoice and any import records relevant to VAT. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft Spanish Maritime Administration, recreational craft registration
For Catalonia, EYB arranges brokerage support in line with these requirements; its qualified lawyer prepares the sale contract and manages registration. Check the seller’s authority to transfer the boat and keep the signed contract and registry evidence. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft
If you are looking for a boat in Catalonia, tell EYB the type of boat, your budget and the stretch of coast you prefer. The sales team replies in the relevant languages and puts you in touch with the right local support.
A prospective buyer can request a visit through EYB’s sales team. The owner approves access, and local support can help coordinate arrangements at the Catalonia berth. Any survey or sea trial is agreed between the parties in advance, including timing, scope and access; the surveyor acts independently.
When you make an offer, EYB passes it to the owner and helps both sides agree the price and conditions. The lawyer then prepares the sale contract, and the purchase moves to deposit and completion, set out below.
Under EYB’s stated process, the buyer pays a 10% deposit into escrow after the parties agree the sale terms. The sale documents record the conditions that must be met before completion and should identify the escrow holder and release terms.
When all agreed conditions are satisfied, the remaining balance goes directly to the seller. EYB coordinates the steps with the parties, while the contract governs the deposit and completion sequence for the specific transaction.
Seller's checklist
Catalonia has 38 marinas on the European Yacht Brokers list. Port de la Ràpita has 1825 berths and takes boats up to 30 metres. Port de l’Escala has 1289 berths and accepts vessels up to 20 metres, while Port Ginesta in Sitges has 1189 berths for boats up to 30 metres. Port de Mataró accommodates 1080 berths and vessels up to 30 metres, and Port del Masnou has 1054 berths with a limit of 22 metres. Additionally, Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú has 1040 berths for boats up to 20 metres, Port de l’Estartit in Torroella de Montgrí has 918 berths and accepts boats up to 20 metres, and Port de Marina Palamós offers 902 berths for vessels up to 30 metres. Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols holds 847 berths with a 20-metre boat size limit, and Port Balís in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres has 764 berths accommodating boats up to 30 metres.
At Port de la Ràpita, the port authority identifies Levant winds from the east and Mistral winds from the north or northwest, with a fairway depth of seven metres. The club at Port de l’Escala notes that its location south of the Bay of Roses offers optimal conditions for sailing. According to the marina dossier, Port Ginesta’s Harbour Master provides weather forecasts and operates on marina VHF channel 9. The port’s facilities there include a dedicated multihull pontoon and heavy-lift equipment, suitable for both sailing and motor vessels.
Reus Airport (REU) is the nearest airport to Port de la Ràpita at 93 km, Port de Torredembarra at 30 km, Port de Cambrils at 17 km and Club Nàutic Salou at 12 km. Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) serves Port de l’Escala at 56 km, Port de l’Estartit at 54 km, Port de Marina Palamós at 56 km, and Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols at 44 km, with additional proximity to Club Nàutic Llançà at 74 km, Port de Portbou at 80 km, Club Nàutic Port de la Selva at 79 km and Marina Empuriabrava at 65 km. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is closest to Port Ginesta at 16 km, Port de Mataró at 46 km, Port del Masnou at 33 km and Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú at 38 km, as well as Club Nàutic Coma-ruga at 58 km.
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You can use a yacht broker to help sell or buy a boat in Catalonia. The brokerage manages the process, from initial valuation to marketing and negotiation. Local brokers handle viewings, while legal experts take care of contracts and paperwork, so every step meets Spain’s requirements.
The mandate and sale contract are prepared by EYB’s qualified lawyer, who also manages registration and other relevant administrative steps for the transaction.
The agreed seller commission is 5% flat. EYB records it in the written mandate for the owner to review before the sale campaign starts.
Yes. The sales team coordinates a viewing request with the owner and local support near the boat’s actual port in Catalonia. Access and timing depend on availability and the seller’s approval, so appointments are agreed in advance.
The buyer and seller can agree a survey or sea trial as part of the transaction. They confirm the practical arrangements in advance and use an independent surveyor.
The buyer’s 10% deposit goes into escrow under the agreed sale process. The contract identifies the holder and release conditions. Once every agreed condition is met, the remaining balance is paid directly to the seller.
This page covers the 38 marinas in Catalonia on the EYB list, including Port de Roses, Port de l’Escala and Port de l’Estartit. Each has its own page, linked in the marina section below.
Yes. EYB promotes listings through search, social media and suitable national and international sales platforms, then handles enquiries through its multilingual sales team.
Contact head office with the boat’s location in Catalonia and its specifications, condition, equipment and history. EYB can review the information for an initial valuation and outline the sale terms.
38 marinas in Catalonia on our list.
If you own a boat in Catalonia, speak with EYB head office about its location, condition and your plans. The team can provide an initial valuation, explain the sale terms and agree the next step with you. If you are looking to buy, tell us the boat or the type you have in mind and the team will arrange the enquiry and the viewing.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +34 722 186 884.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Coordinating office (Olbia): Via Capoverde 2, c/o Delta Center, 07026 Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
Viewings and local enquiries in Catalonia are arranged from this office with brokerage support near the boat’s port.
Club Nàutic Aiguablava, Club Nàutic Llafranc, Port de Marina Palamós, Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Port Marina Port d’Aro.
Club Nàutic Cala Canyelles, Port de Blanes, Port de l’Escala, Port de l’Estartit.
Club Nàutic Coma-ruga, Port de Segur de Calafell, Port Ginesta, Port de Sitges-Aiguadolç, Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, Club Nàutic l’Ampolla, Club Nàutic l’Ametlla de Mar.
Club Nàutic Llançà, Club Nàutic Port de la Selva, Port de Portbou, Marina Empuriabrava, Port de Roses.
Club Nàutic Salou, Nàutic Tarragona, Marina Port Tarraco, Port de Torredembarra, Port Esportiu de l’Hospitalet de l’Infant, Port de Cambrils.
Marina Vela Barcelona, Port Olímpic, Port Fòrum, Port de Badalona.
Port Balís, Port del Masnou, Port de Premià de Mar, Port de Mataró, Port d’Arenys de Mar.
