SELL YOUR BOAT
Free valuation · only 5% commission
Sell your boat Liguria and let European Yacht Brokers handle every detail, from first enquiry to final paperwork, for owners in Liguria. Your journey starts with a consultation with our head office, which provides an initial valuation and explains the 5% commission and sale conditions. The entire transaction is managed by EYB, with local support from a broker who understands Liguria’s market and regulations. Our in-house lawyer prepares mandates and contracts, and the marketing team delivers targeted promotion to reach buyers across Italy and internationally. With EYB, your sale is organised for maximum exposure and legal security.
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European Yacht Brokers helps you sell your boat Liguria by handling the full sales process, from initial valuation and marketing to legal paperwork, using local expertise and reaching buyers across international markets.
Contacting European Yacht Brokers head office is the first action to take when you want to sell your boat Liguria. The head office team will talk with you to collect detailed information about your vessel, including specifications, equipment, and recent updates. This helps EYB assess your boat’s position in the market and provide you with an initial valuation. It’s important to remember that this valuation is a starting point, not a confirmed sale price.
Following the valuation, head office discusses the terms of your boat’s sale and works with you to agree on the details. The selling commission is always set at 5% for owners listing with EYB. Once everything is agreed, your sale is ready to proceed with the support of the EYB team.
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By choosing EYB to sell your boat Liguria, you put your sale in the hands of an experienced team with a strong network. The entire process is supervised by the EYB head office, which coordinates all critical aspects of your sale. This includes managing the timeline, ensuring compliance, and maintaining communication throughout.
A local EYB broker familiar with the Liguria region will support your sale directly. They handle viewings and respond to any questions from potential buyers, always working within the brokerage rules set for Italy. Their expertise helps your sale run efficiently and helps buyers feel confident in the process.
Your boat will be marketed not only in Liguria but also across international markets. EYB’s connections and marketing strategies mean your listing can reach interested buyers around the world, expanding your opportunities to achieve a successful sale.
When you sell your boat Liguria with European Yacht Brokers, you benefit from having a qualified lawyer manage all legal documents and procedures. From preparing the sales mandate to finalizing the sale contract, every stage is handled with professional care. Your legal representative ensures that all paperwork meets the standards required in Italy and protects your interests.
The legal team also takes responsibility for registration and all related administrative tasks, giving you peace of mind. With EYB, you don’t have to navigate complicated documentation or regulations alone. Every legal step is managed expertly, so your sale proceeds securely and efficiently.
EYB’s marketing department handles all aspects of promoting your boat in Liguria, using a strategic mix of SEO, social media outreach and listings on top national and international sales platforms. Their expertise ensures your boat achieves maximum exposure among buyers not just in Italy, but also in overseas markets where demand is strong.
The team creates engaging content and eye-catching presentations for every listing, broadening your boat’s reach beyond local boundaries. All marketing activities are closely coordinated with the sales staff, so each enquiry is quickly followed up. EYB’s marketing ensures your boat stands out and attracts attention from qualified buyers worldwide.
The sales team at EYB takes charge of all enquiries about your boat in Liguria, ensuring that every question from potential buyers receives a timely and informed response. We organise and manage viewings, presenting your boat to its best advantage and keeping you updated throughout the process.
Crucially, our team conducts negotiations and communications in the languages best suited to your buyers. This expertise in multiple languages allows us to connect with a wider range of interested parties, opening up your sale to both local and international buyers and making the transaction as effective as possible.
The rules for recreational-vessel brokerage in Liguria come from Italian national law. The Code of Recreational Boating addresses the mediatore del diporto and mediation of contracts involving recreational boats, including sales. Normattiva, Legislative Decree 171/2005
Chamber of Commerce guidance describes the regulated activity and related requirements. Chamber of Commerce, Mediatore del diporto
EYB provides local brokerage support in Liguria in line with the applicable national framework. The central team oversees the sale and its lawyer handles the mandate, sale contract and related administrative requirements.
When listing your boat for sale Liguria with European Yacht Brokers, our head office will coordinate interested buyer viewings, with a local broker assisting to ensure full compliance with Italy requirements. If a buyer wishes to proceed, a survey and sea trial can be arranged as part of the process. Our team will support you throughout, from the first enquiry to the final inspection, ensuring each stage is handled professionally and in accordance with all local regulations.
Once you have agreed to an offer and the sale terms with a buyer, the next step is for the buyer to place a 10% deposit into an escrow account. This deposit secures the sale while both parties move forward under the contract conditions set out by the broker and lawyer.
After all the agreed conditions in the contract are satisfied, the buyer will pay the remaining balance directly to you as the seller. This structured process ensures your interests are protected and the transaction is managed smoothly from offer to completion.
Seller's checklist
Liguria features 18 marinas on the European Yacht Brokers list, including Porto di Lavagna with 1400 berths that accommodate boats up to 50 metres, and Porto di Imperia in Porto Maurizio with 1245 berths for vessels as long as 90 metres. Marina di Loano offers 1000 berths and takes boats up to 77 metres, while Marina degli Aregai in Santo Stefano al Mare has 898 berths and accepts boats up to 40 metres. Marina di Andora provides 850 berths for boats up to 20 metres, and Portosole Sanremo offers 804 berths with room for boats up to 90 metres. Other marinas include Marina di Varazze with 800 berths for boats up to 35 metres, Porto Alberto de Benedetti in La Spezia with 600 berths and a limit of 13 metres, Capo San Donato in Finale Ligure with 565 berths for boats up to 17 metres, and Porto Lotti in La Spezia which has 530 berths and takes boats up to 60 metres.
At Porto di Imperia, the port facilities include a meteorological service and a sea-rescue service. Marina di Loano describes its basin as easily accessible and protected by an imposing breakwater, which maintains safety throughout the year in all sea conditions; vessels arriving should contact the harbour master on VHF channel 09 and follow the published lights and beacons as navigation references. Marina degli Aregai provides 24/7 harbour services, including dockhand assistance and security.
A boat based in Liguria can cruise from Porto di Lavagna, which accommodates vessels from 8 to 51 metres and offers sailing-related boat services, a diving centre, and seasonal ferry excursions along the Ligurian coast to the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Portovenere and San Fruttuoso. Porto di Imperia supports boats from 5 to 90 metres across its 1,300 berths and hosts the Porto Maurizio Yacht Club sailing programme, including youth Optimist sailing and larger mixed-fleet regattas such as the Island Regattas. At Marina di Loano, transient boats from 6 to 85 metres are accommodated, with direct maintenance and repair facilities, while the yacht club and marina sports provide a base for coastal cruising. The marina is situated between Genoa and France on the western Ligurian coast.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is the nearest airport to Porto di Lavagna (51 km), Marina di Loano (73 km), Marina di Andora (98 km) and Marina di Varazze (36 km). Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE) is closest to Porto di Imperia (90 km), Marina degli Aregai (79 km), Portosole Sanremo (67 km) and Marina di San Lorenzo al mare (90 km). Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA) is nearest to Porto Alberto de Benedetti (83 km), while Pisa International Airport (PSA) serves Porto Lotti (81 km) and Porto Mirabello (84 km).
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When you wish to sell your boat Liguria, first speak with EYB head office to discuss your boat and receive an initial valuation. EYB’s marketing team promotes your listing, while a regional broker assists with local viewings. Legal and administrative details are handled for you through to the completed sale.
For your peace of mind, a qualified lawyer takes charge of preparing the sales mandate and contract for your boat. This expert also manages the registration and handles all administrative formalities, so all documents are completed accurately and in line with the requirements in Italy or any international obligations.
European Yacht Brokers charges a flat 5% commission to owners who list their boat for sale Liguria. This straightforward fee applies regardless of your boat’s value, so you always know what to expect. EYB believes in transparent pricing for every sale, with no hidden charges or complicated rates.
Yes, buyers can arrange to view your boat in Liguria. European Yacht Brokers coordinates local viewings with support from a broker familiar with the area, while fully complying with Italy’s brokerage regulations. Our head office manages enquiries and ensures that all viewings are scheduled and handled professionally, giving your boat the best exposure.
Buyers can arrange a survey or sea trial for any boat listed in Liguria. EYB helps coordinate these steps, and your local broker will be there to support the process according to Italy requirements. All arrangements are made before the sale contract is finalised, ensuring buyers have full confidence in their purchase.
When an offer and sale terms are accepted, the buyer pays a 10% deposit into an EYB-managed escrow account. This ensures the funds are protected during the process. EYB only releases the balance directly to you, the seller, after all contractual conditions have been met.
This page covers the 18 marinas in Liguria on the EYB list, including Marina di Loano, Porto di Lavagna and Porto di Imperia. Each has its own page, linked in the marina section below.
When you sell your boat with EYB, our marketing department ensures it is advertised to buyers worldwide, not just in Liguria. We use SEO, social media and targeted listings on international sales platforms, helping you reach interested buyers well beyond Italy.
Begin your valuation by contacting EYB head office, where an expert will speak with you about your boat. You will receive an initial assessment of your boat’s value based on the information provided. This estimate is meant as guidance and is not a promise of final sale price.
18 marinas in Liguria on our list.
If you are considering selling your boat in Liguria, we encourage you to reach out to EYB head office. Our team can discuss your specific needs and explain the process. Contact us today to take the first step towards listing your boat 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.
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