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Sell my boat Marina Chiavari with the yacht brokers who work with the owners of Chiavari, Liguria. European Yacht Brokers assess your boat at no cost and accurately, promise to work for the best price possible, and charge just 5% commission. We speak six languages and advertise your boat on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld. We organise the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership, so as the seller you do nothing.
VALUATION
A price grounded in the market
PRESENTATION
Professional photos and specification
BUYERS
Qualified, verified enquiries
NEGOTIATION
Support through to handover
Selling a boat in Marina Chiavari
If the survey on your boat at Marina Chiavari finds a problem, we arrange the inspection and the solution, so the sale keeps moving. Beforehand, we qualify every buyer and organise the viewings and sea trials. Afterwards, we organise the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership. As the seller, you have nothing to do.
Every valuation starts with a thorough market study. We have access to sales data, and for each boat we weigh its age, the prices obtained for similar boats, its options, its condition, the service record and where it lies. There is no charge for the valuation, so you start from a figure grounded in real sales.
Condition, model, age and equipment set the value of a boat, and the area matters as well. Some boats sell better in America than in Italy, and the other way round, and a boat at Marina Chiavari is judged on that basis, which is why the area is part of every valuation we give.
The market matters too. When the economy is strong, boats sell well, and when credit is available, buyers can finance them; when it dries up, fewer can. So we combine the valuation with patience and extensive publicity on over 20 international platforms, on social media and on our own website, which draws many buyers. In most cases, that finds the right buyer, and our commission is just 5%.
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Technical and commercial analysis.
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Photographs, description and data.
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Portals and broker network.
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Offer, documents and handover.
The paperwork is more complicated than most owners expect, particularly when the boat changes flag or has to be re-registered. Insurance can be a problem, and someone has to make sure that the boat has no finance outstanding on it.
Then there is finding a serious buyer: private sellers often meet around 20 tyre-kickers and time-wasters before they give up. With so much scamming about today, you want a representative handling the payment, and dealing with extremely disagreeable buyers can be as unpleasant as selling a second-hand car.
A broker gets a better price than you will, and that is his job. For 5% you are probably ahead anyway, and you do no work. Here at European Yacht Brokers, we speak six languages, advertise on over 20 international platforms including YachtWorld, and organise the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership for owners at Marina Chiavari.
You give us a mandate to sell your boat. We don’t always ask for exclusivity; we decide case by case. You can terminate the contract at any time.* *If a buyer we introduced during the mandate buys the boat later, we are still entitled to our commission.
A careful photo shoot, with the boat clean, tidy and shot in favourable light, is the first filter a buyer applies. Photos of the exterior, interior, deck, engine room and technical details, supplemented where useful by a short video, present the boat fully and consistently with the asking price, cutting down on pointless viewings.
The specification sheet gathers verified data: builder, model, year, dimensions, engines, equipment and work carried out. On this basis the listing is published on the main boating portals and shared with the broker network and professional contacts, to reach qualified buyers at home and abroad.
Before publication it helps to gather the ownership documents, the registration papers, evidence of VAT status where relevant, engine manuals, maintenance invoices and the inventory of equipment. Well-ordered paperwork speeds up the buyer’s checks and makes the negotiation more solid.
Every enquiry is checked before anyone sets foot on your boat. We establish who the buyer is, whether the buyer is serious and what the buyer wants, so the tyre-kickers never reach your berth at Marina Chiavari. Because we advertise on over 20 international platforms and answer in six languages, enquiries come from buyers in many countries, and every one of them is checked the same way.
We organise the viewings and the sea trial, so you don’t have to show anyone round yourself. The sea trial is at the buyer’s expense, with a professional, insured captain, or you can come along yourself. It isn’t always advisable, because sellers are attached to their boats and buyers can use a sea trial to push the price down, but it is your decision.
Before a viewing, the boat should be clean, with its systems ready to demonstrate, the records to hand, access agreed and its condition described honestly. We agree each viewing with you, so the boat is ready when the buyer arrives.
You give us a mandate to sell your boat. When we have a suitable offer, we put it to you. If you accept, we go ahead; if you don’t, we ask the buyer for a counter-offer, and the decision at each step is yours.
Once you accept an offer, we ask the buyer for a 10% deposit, paid into an escrow account. He can then arrange a survey and have the boat lifted out of the water at Marina Chiavari, all at his own expense. If the survey is good, we go ahead with a sea trial, also at his expense, with a professional, insured captain, or with you on board if you prefer.
We then wait up to 15 working days for the survey report. If there is nothing structurally wrong with the boat, the sale goes ahead. If something is broken, it is fixed at the seller’s expense, and we organise the inspection and the solution. We also help you organise lifting the boat out of the water and give you a list of surveyors we are satisfied with, so the survey does not slow the sale down.
We take care of the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership for your sale at Marina Chiavari, so you have nothing to do. The 10% deposit is paid into an escrow account, and the balance goes straight to the seller.
The paperwork can be complicated, especially if the boat changes flag or has to be re-registered, and insurance can be a problem. We check too that the boat has no finance outstanding on it.
With so much scamming about today, you want a representative managing the payment, not you alone. That is part of our work: we arrange the contract, we deal with the legal side, and we see the transfer of ownership through, so the sale at Marina Chiavari is finished properly. For our 5% commission you are probably ahead anyway, and you do no work.
Seller's checklist
Marina Chiavari in Chiavari offers 459 berths for boats up to 25 metres alongside an additional 151 berths of 8 to 24 metres as recorded in the municipal tourism listing. The marina provides 107 parking spaces and 80 covered garages. Facilities include modern boat-use and maintenance services, improved sanitation, and a fuel-distribution system. Shops, pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice-cream parlours line the promenade, while mooring assistance and access monitoring operate 24/7. The harbour also has a first-aid clinic available on site.
Sell my boat Marina Chiavari with European Yacht Brokers, acting for owners here from our Olbia head office.
Marina Chiavari is well sheltered, although entry should be avoided in strong southerly winds due to its shallow entrance and the risk of dangerous swell. On the eastern Ligurian coast, summer winds generally blow from the west or northwest and are usually moderate. During winter, tramontana and libeccio winds can produce stronger conditions and heavier seas, which can affect the area.
A boat based at Marina Chiavari can cruise within the Tigullio area, including coastal routes to Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Santa Margherita, Paraggi and Rapallo. Summer tourist ferries operate between Chiavari and Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Cinque Terre and Porto Venere. Longer passages extend towards Tuscany, Sardinia, Corsica and the French Riviera, offering a range of destinations for extended voyages.
Boats for sale Marina Chiavari are published in the European Yacht Brokers archive as local brokers add and verify them. If you are considering selling, your boat can be presented to buyers searching in this area and in nearby ports: give the model, year and condition for a first valuation.
Chiavari is a historic Tigullio town in Genova, Liguria, known for its port and waterfront, which are central to its identity. The town’s location reflects its longstanding relationship with maritime activities and coastal life. Amenities and sights are arranged around the harbour, emphasising its role in the town’s layout and function. The connection to the sea defines much of Chiavari’s character and daily rhythms.
Chiavari is a historic Tigullio town known for its port and waterfront, which form an essential part of its character. The Italian national tourism site highlights its porticoed medieval centre, including Borgolungo and Carruggio Dritto, along with craft shops and bars. The marina is integrated with the urban fabric and is close to the town centre, according to the municipal tourism page. This combination of features reflects Chiavari’s long-established role as a coastal community.
Near Marina Chiavari, it is possible to walk the seafront and beaches, visit the historic porticoed centre and Piazza dei Pescatori, and explore the Torre Fara and the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie. The municipal tourism page mentions a maritime museum collection and areas of dune vegetation. There are also calm rock-protected bathing pools suitable for quiet swimming.
The marina offers 151 additional berths ranging from 8 to 24 metres alongside 107 parking spaces and 80 covered garages. Modern boat-use and maintenance services are available, with improved sanitation and a fuel-distribution system in place. The promenade features shops, pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice-cream parlours. Mooring assistance and access monitoring are provided 24/7, and the harbour includes a first-aid clinic.
An antiques market takes place on the second weekend of every month in Caruggio Dritto, accompanied by markets featuring local food products and artisans. During the summer, the Fontanabuona Valley hosts festivals, country fairs, fireworks displays and folklore events. These activities provide a range of occasions throughout the year for visitors and residents alike to engage with local culture and traditions.
Marina Chiavari is accessible via Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), which is 47 km away and reached in about 41 minutes by car. The nearest station is Chiavari station, located 0.5 km by road. These connections facilitate travel from local to broader regional and international locations.
Official references
Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers Olbia) and on our client pages.
We check every enquiry before anyone visits the berth: who the buyer is, whether the buyer is serious and what the buyer wants.
We pass it to you. If you accept it, we go ahead; if you do not, we ask the buyer for a counter-offer.
We start with a thorough market study that weighs the boat’s age, prices achieved for similar boats, the options fitted, condition, service record and area.
The buyer does. He then arranges a survey and the boat is lifted out of the water, at his cost.
Yes. The contract can be terminated at any time. If a buyer we introduced during the mandate buys the boat later, we are still entitled to our commission.
It is up to you. It isn’t always advisable, because sellers are attached to their boats and buyers can use a sea trial to try to get the price down.
We allow up to 15 working days for the survey report to be issued.
If nothing is structurally wrong, the sale goes ahead. If something is broken, it is fixed at the seller’s expense, and we organise the inspection and the solution.
GUIDE
Photos, specification and preparation before listing.
Owners considering selling a vessel in the Marina Chiavari area are invited to provide the model, year, current location, condition and timing for a confidential initial conversation with European Yacht Brokers about potential opportunities.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +39 351 949 3538.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Olbia office: Via Capoverde 2, c/o Delta Center, 07026 Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
