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Sell my boat Marina di Loano and do nothing. European Yacht Brokers, the yacht brokers acting for owners at Marina di Loano in Loano, Liguria, organise the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership. You receive a free and accurate valuation, we guarantee to work for the best price possible, and we charge just 5%. We list your boat on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld, and work in six languages.
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 di Loano
Selling a boat at Marina di Loano through us leaves you with nothing to do. We qualify the enquiries, run the viewings and sea trials, organise any inspection the survey calls for, and take care of the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership, from offer to handover.
Every valuation starts with a thorough market study. We have access to data on boats that have actually sold, and for each boat we weigh its age, the prices achieved for similar boats, its options, its condition, the service record and the area. There is no charge for the valuation, so you start from a figure grounded in real sales.
The value of a boat is set by its condition, its model, its age and its equipment, and the area matters as well. Some boats sell better in America than in Italy, and vice versa, and a boat at Marina di Loano 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 healthy, boats sell well, and when credit is easy to find, buyers can pay for them; when it dries up, fewer can. So we pair the valuation with patience and wide 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 hardest part of selling a boat is finding a serious buyer. Owners who sell privately usually meet about 20 tyre-kickers before they throw in the towel and call a broker. It can be an unpleasant business too: like selling a second-hand car, you deal with buyers who can be extremely disagreeable.
Then there is the money. With so much scamming about today, you need a representative taking care of the payment, not you alone. The paperwork is complicated too, especially if the boat changes flag or has to be re-registered. Insurance can be a problem, and someone has to check that the boat has no finance outstanding on it.
A broker will also get a better price than you will, because it is his job. For our 5% commission you are very likely 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 di Loano.
You give us a mandate to sell your boat. Exclusivity is not always required, and we decide it 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 confirm who the buyer is, whether the buyer is serious and what the buyer wants, so the time-wasters never reach your berth at Marina di Loano. 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 be present 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 the decision is yours.
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 tell you when a viewing is booked, so the boat is ready when the buyer arrives.
You give us a mandate to sell your boat. We put every suitable offer to you. If you accept it, we go ahead; if not, 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 di Loano, 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 organise the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership for your sale at Marina di Loano, 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 around 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 di Loano is finished properly. For our 5% commission you are very likely ahead anyway, and you do no work.
Seller's checklist
Marina di Loano has 1000 berths and accommodates boats up to 77 metres in length. Services at the berths include electricity, water, broadband internet, satellite TV and black-water disposal. The marina offers 24/7 assistance, surveillance, a fuel station, shipyard and repair facilities. On site are restaurants, bars, a hotel, gym, beach and commercial activities. The yacht club provides a guesthouse, pool, solarium, restaurant terrace and e-bike rental.
Sell my boat Marina di Loano with European Yacht Brokers, acting for owners here from our Olbia head office.
The marina basin is easily accessible and protected by an imposing breakwater, providing safety throughout the year in all sea conditions. Arriving boats should call the harbour master on VHF 09 and use the published lights and beacons as navigation references. These measures assist with maintaining security against variable winds and weather. The protection offered allows vessels to remain secure regardless of the prevailing sea state. Mariners are advised to follow standard communication protocols when approaching the marina.
Marina di Loano accommodates transient boats from 6 to 85 metres and offers direct maintenance and repair facilities. Its yacht club and marina sports provide a base for coastal cruising and water-based recreation. Positioned in western Liguria between Genoa and France, the marina is well placed for exploring this stretch of coastline. Sailing conditions vary throughout the year with coastal cruising best suited to the milder months.
Boats for sale Marina di Loano 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.
Loano is located in Liguria and its historic centre is one of the region’s best-preserved. The town has origins from the Roman era and was under the rule of the Doria family from the 13th century. Notable landmarks include the Doria Palace and Castle, the medieval Borgo Castello, and numerous historic churches.
Loano’s historic centre, with origins dating back to the Roman era, is one of Liguria’s best-preserved. The town was under the rule of the Doria family from the 13th century, whose influence remains visible in the Doria Palace and Castle. The medieval Borgo Castello area complements the heritage, alongside numerous historic churches that mark the town’s architectural and cultural history.
The marina features a 16,000-square-metre beach including areas dedicated to relaxation, family activities, sports, and a dog beach. Nearby, there are the Doria buildings, the Borgo Castello, medieval gates, and several churches as described by Visit Loano. These sites provide a range of historical and recreational opportunities close to the water.
Marina di Loano offers supplies and services including electricity, water, broadband internet, satellite TV and black-water disposal at the berths. Assistance and surveillance are available around the clock, alongside a fuel station and shipyard with repair facilities. The marina area also contains restaurants, bars, a hotel, gym, beach and commercial activities. Additionally, the yacht club provides a guesthouse, pool, solarium, restaurant terrace and e-bike rental, fulfilling various needs for boat owners.
The annual events in Loano include Loano Christmas Moments, Carnevalöa and the historical re-enactment of the 1795 Battle of Loano. Other events are A World in Pink, Basüe Festival, Return of the Dorias, White Night and Live Cube. These occasions are listed on the official Visit Loano calendar and take place throughout the year.
Marina di Loano is accessible by car from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), which is 73 km away and approximately a 57-minute journey. For rail connections, the nearest station is Loano railway station, situated 1.9 km from the marina. These provide regional and national travel options for those arriving by air or train.
Official references
Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers Olbia) and on our client pages.
We do. We organise the lifting of the boat and provide a list of surveyors we are satisfied with.
Yes. We assess your boat at no cost, from a market study drawing on the sales data we have access to.
Every valuation starts with a thorough market study that weighs the boat’s age, prices achieved for similar boats, the options fitted, condition, service record and area.
Nothing at all. We do the work, from the valuation to the transfer of ownership.
The buyer pays. He pays for a professional, insured captain, or you can be present.
It gives us the authority to sell your boat for you, on terms you have agreed.
Your boat goes on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld, as well as on social media and our own website, which draws many buyers.
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 the sale of a vessel at Marina di Loano are invited to provide details including model, year, current location, condition, and intended timing for a confidential discussion with European Yacht Brokers.
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
