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Sell my boat Sivota Marina with the yacht brokers who know the owners of Lefkada Island, Ionian Islands. European Yacht Brokers value 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 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 Sivota Marina
Each enquiry for your boat at Sivota Marina is checked before any viewing, so just genuine buyers reach the berth. We organise the viewings and sea trials, answer every question, and if the survey finds a problem we organise the inspection and the solution. The contract, the legal side and the transfer of ownership are taken care of by us, so you do nothing.
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 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 Greece, and the other way round, and a boat at Sivota Marina 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 around 20 time-wasters before they throw in the towel and turn to a broker. It can also be an unpleasant experience: much like selling a second-hand car, you meet buyers who can be very disagreeable indeed.
Then comes the money. With so much scamming around today, you need a representative handling 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 also gets a better price than you will, and that is his job. For our 5% commission 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 Sivota Marina.
You give us a mandate to sell your boat. We don’t always ask for exclusivity; we decide case by case. 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.
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.
We check every enquiry 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 time-wasters never reach your berth at Sivota Marina. 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 qualified the same way.
We arrange 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.
A good viewing starts with a clean boat, systems ready to demonstrate, the records to hand, access agreed and an honest account of its condition. 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. 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 Sivota Marina, 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 Sivota Marina, 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 around today, you want a representative managing the payment, not you alone. That is part of our work: we organise the contract, we deal with the legal side, and we see the transfer of ownership through, so the sale at Sivota Marina is finished properly. For our 5% commission you are very likely ahead anyway, and you do no work.
Seller's checklist
Sivota Marina on Lefkada Island offers 90 berths with a maximum boat length of 40.5 metres and water depths ranging from 2 to 5 metres. Water and electricity connections are available on several pontoons, accommodating a variety of vessels. The marina’s services provide essential facilities suitable for boats within these specifications.
Sell my boat Sivota Marina with European Yacht Brokers, acting for owners here from our Athens head office.
The inlet offers generally excellent shelter, providing protection for boats moored in the marina. However, strong southerly weather can influence the conditions, with gusts crossing over the nearby hills potentially affecting the berths. These factors should be taken into account when considering the local wind and sea environment at Sivota Marina.
A boat based at Sivota Marina can easily cruise to nearby islands including Meganisi, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kastos, Kalamos and Vasiliki. These destinations offer a variety of sailing experiences within close reach. The best time to sail is during the main yachting season when conditions are generally favourable. Careful planning around weather and tidal conditions is advisable for each journey. This location provides access to a range of waters suited to different voyage plans.
Boats for sale Sivota Marina 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.
Sivota is a harbour settlement located in a sheltered bay on southern Lefkada. The area provides mooring and shelter, suitable for visiting yachts. It is recognised for its natural protection from prevailing winds, offering a calm anchorage. Facilities and services are available in the harbour settlement to support marine activities. Lefkada itself is accessible and connected to the mainland, allowing easy transit to and from the island.
Sivota is a small village located on the southern part of Lefkada Island. It is constructed around a long, narrow natural inlet, contributing to its distinctive coastal character. The village’s history is tied to its position by the water, which has shaped its development over time. Lefkada itself is known for this combination of natural features and settlement patterns, reflected in places like Sivota.
The waterfront tavernas offer an opportunity to sample local cuisine while enjoying views of nearby coves. Several walking routes provide access to the surrounding landscape, with excursions available to Vasiliki and southern Lefkada. These activities constitute the main attractions in the vicinity of Sivota Marina.
In Sivota village, seasonal food shops and restaurants provide options for provisioning, while water, electricity and yacht-support businesses offer essential services for visiting vessels. No major haul-out facilities have been confirmed in the area, which may affect plans for extensive maintenance. The range of available supplies and services reflects the seasonal nature of this location.
Seasonal village celebrations take place throughout Lefkada Island, marking traditional events in the local calendar. While these occur regularly, there is no confirmation of a recurring marina regatta held in the area. The festivities reflect local customs and provide occasions for community gatherings within the island’s various settlements.
Sivota Marina is accessible via Aktion National Airport (PVK), where several car hire companies operate, including Avis Budget, Drive, Sixt, Hertz Thrifty, KapaRent and Europcar. These options provide a means for local travel upon arrival. Further regional, national or international connections depend on subsequent transport arrangements beyond those specified here.
Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers) and on our client pages.
Our commission is just 5% of the sale price, and the valuation is free.
We put it to you. If you accept it, we go ahead; if you do not, we ask the buyer for a counter-offer.
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.
The buyer pays. 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.
The mandate allows us to sell the boat on your behalf, with the terms agreed with you.
Your boat goes on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld, and 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.
GUIDE
Method, market comparisons and asking price.
Owners interested in discussing a potential sale around Sivota Marina are invited to provide the model, year, location, condition and intended timing. European Yacht Brokers will treat all information confidentially and offer an initial conversation regarding the current market and next steps.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +30 698 013 5656.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Athens office: Grigoriou Afxentiou 36, 113 63 Athens, Greece
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
