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Sell my boat Port de Cassis with the brokers who work with the owners of Cassis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. European Yacht Brokers assess your boat at no cost and accurately, guarantee to get you the best price possible, and charge just 5% commission. We work in six languages and list your boat on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld. The contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership are all organised by us, 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 Port de Cassis
When the survey on your boat at Port de Cassis turns up a problem, we organise 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. You have nothing to do.
Every valuation starts with a detailed market study. We have access to data on boats that have actually sold, and for each boat we weigh the age, the prices achieved for comparable boats, the options fitted, its condition, the service record and where it lies. The valuation is free, so you begin 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 France, and the other way round, and a boat at Port de Cassis 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 pay for them; when it dries up, fewer can. So we pair the valuation with patience and extensive publicity on over 20 international platforms, on social media and on our own website, which attracts many buyers. Usually, 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.
Handing over a boat and taking the money is where private sellers are most exposed. With so much scamming around today, you want a representative managing the payment. Finding a serious buyer is just as hard: owners who sell privately often meet around 20 tyre-kickers and time-wasters before they give up and call a broker.
It can be an unpleasant experience, much like selling a second-hand car, with buyers who can be extremely disagreeable. The paperwork is complicated as well, 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 get a better price than you will, and that is his job. For our 5% commission you are very likely ahead anyway, and you do no work. At European Yacht Brokers, we speak six languages, list on over 20 international platforms including YachtWorld, and organise the contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership for owners at Port de Cassis.
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.
The sea trial follows a serious viewing, and it is at the buyer’s expense. He brings a professional, insured captain, or you can come and be present. That isn’t always advisable: sellers are attached to their boats, and buyers can use a sea trial to try to get the price down. It is your decision.
But no one reaches a sea trial without being checked first. 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 Port de Cassis. With over 20 international platforms and six languages behind your listing, the enquiries are many, and we arrange the viewings so you do not have to show anyone round.
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 Port de Cassis, 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 Port de Cassis, so you do nothing. 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 need 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 Port de Cassis is finished properly. For our 5% commission you are probably ahead anyway, and you do no work.
Seller's checklist
Port de Cassis provides 420 berths accommodating boats up to 30 metres in length. The harbour area consists of a departmental-port harbour master’s office, a Port de Cassis, and Port-Miou port. Boat and kayak activities can be booked at the harbour kiosk, the local tourist office, or through nearby providers. These facilities support a range of marine and recreational needs within the marina.
Sell my boat Port de Cassis with European Yacht Brokers, acting for owners here from our Cannes head office.
Winds and weather conditions at Port de Cassis are subject to local regulations concerning anchorage and the protection of the marine environment. Guidance is provided on authorised mooring locations to safeguard these aspects. These measures reflect the importance placed on maintaining the conditions of the sea in the area. Respect for the established rules helps to preserve both the natural surroundings and the quality of the anchorage.
From Port de Cassis, boats can cruise the Calanques, including coves accessible only by boat, kayak or licence-free boat hire. Options include sunset outings and fishing trips. The local tourism office provides links to pleasure-boat information to assist with planning excursions. Sailing conditions are best during the warmer months when the weather is generally favourable for these activities.
Boats for sale Port de Cassis 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.
Cassis is a small Provençal harbour town in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, known for its association with Cap Canaille, the Calanques and the locally famous Cassis stone. The Calanques National Park spans Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. This setting highlights the natural and geological features connected to the town.
Cassis is a small Provençal harbour town associated with Cap Canaille, the Calanques and the locally famous Cassis stone. The Calanques National Park spans Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. The town’s visitor offer centres on the harbour, coves, walking and maritime activities.
The Cassis tourism office offers boat trips, kayaking, paddleboarding, diving and fishing trips. The Calanques include marked walking routes and coves such as Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau. These activities provide opportunities to explore the coastline and natural surroundings near Port de Cassis.
Near Port de Cassis, supplies and services can be accessed through the tourism office, which also identifies a departmental-port harbour master’s office alongside a Port-Miou port. Boat and kayak activities are available for booking at the harbour kiosk, the tourist office or directly from local providers. This arrangement offers several points of contact for those requiring assistance or equipment related to boating. The presence of these offices highlights the level of support designed for water-based activities in the area.
Cassis hosts a weekly Provençal market on Wednesdays and Fridays, offering a regular event for locals and visitors. The seasonal programme includes the Wine Festival, Estivales, concerts, guided tours, exhibitions, storytelling walks, open-air cinema and family events. These activities provide a range of cultural and social opportunities throughout the year.
Port de Cassis is accessible via Aéroport Marseille Provence, which is the nearest airport. From there, regional, national, and international connections can be made to reach the port. Travel options expand beyond local access due to the airport’s connectivity. This facilitates reaching Port de Cassis from various destinations in Europe and beyond.
Official references
Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers) and on our client pages.
Every enquiry is checked before anyone visits the berth: who the buyer is, whether the buyer is serious and what the buyer wants.
Yes, it is. We assess your boat at no cost, from a market study based on the sales data we have access to.
Yes. When you have accepted an offer, we ask the buyer for a 10% deposit, paid into an escrow account, and the balance goes straight to the seller.
Nothing at all. We do the work, starting with the valuation to the transfer of ownership.
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 gives us the authority to sell your boat for you, with the terms agreed with you.
Your boat goes on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld, as well as on social media and our own website, which attracts 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.
GUIDE
Method, market comparisons and asking price.
AREA
La Ciotat · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Owners considering selling a yacht around Port de Cassis are invited to send European Yacht Brokers the model, year, location, condition and intended timing to discuss options in confidence.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +33 6 0999 2657.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Cannes office: 93 La Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
