YACHT BROKER
Free valuation · only 5% commission
Our yacht broker Zadar team helps owners and buyers through European Yacht Brokers’ Mediterranean network. Local brokerage support connects viewings and negotiations with head office, while our qualified lawyer, marketing department and multilingual sales team handle the work needed to progress the transaction.
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EYB coordinates the sale from head office, with local brokerage support, legal oversight, targeted marketing and multilingual buyer communication in Zadar.
EYB asks owners to begin with head office, providing the boat’s key details and its current port in Zadar. This allows the team to discuss the boat and give an initial valuation before the owner decides whether to appoint EYB.
If both sides wish to proceed, they agree the mandate and sale conditions. EYB’s commission is a flat 5%, and the mandate sets out this fee with the other terms of the sale appointment.
With those terms established, head office coordinates the campaign and keeps the owner informed about buyer interest, viewings and offers. An initial valuation is an assessment based on available information, not a guaranteed selling price.
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Head office gives the sale one organising point, even when the owner, boat and buyer are in different places. EYB coordinates the campaign, communicates with the seller and links each enquiry to the right person on the team.
For viewings and questions about a berth in Zadar, local brokerage support can help with arrangements and local context. That assistance complements the central sales process; it does not replace the owner’s role in deciding on offers or agreeing conditions.
EYB’s wider network introduces the listing to international clients, while local knowledge helps turn interest into an informed visit. The team keeps the exchanges connected from first enquiry through completion.
A qualified lawyer supports the transaction from its written instruction to completion. EYB’s lawyer prepares the sales mandate, draws up the sale contract and deals with registration and other relevant administrative requirements.
The mandate is where the owner and EYB record the sale appointment and its terms. The contract later documents the arrangement accepted by the buyer and seller. Both are prepared for the particular transaction rather than treated as interchangeable paperwork.
For owners selling in Zadar, the lawyer can work with the vessel records and details provided during the sale. This legal support sits alongside the broker’s and sales team’s work; it does not replace independent professional advice where a party needs it.
To reach buyers beyond the home marina, EYB’s marketing department uses SEO, social channels and relevant boat-sale platforms in national and international markets.
The material is built around the boat rather than generic promotional claims. Specifications, equipment, condition and owner-supplied history are combined with photographs and a precise location in Zadar. That gives prospective buyers a useful first view before they contact the sales team.
The campaign can be adjusted as the sale develops. Marketing staff coordinate with sales colleagues to update confirmed information, respond to interest and keep the listing aligned with the owner’s agreed instructions.
EYB’s sales team handles buyer enquiries, arranges viewings, supports negotiations and communicates with clients in the relevant languages.
When an enquiry concerns a boat in Zadar, the team gathers the buyer’s questions and coordinates clear replies with the owner. It can also discuss practical points such as the vessel’s availability and arrange a viewing with local assistance where needed.
If interest develops into an offer, the sales team helps the parties discuss the price and conditions. The owner decides whether to accept an offer and remains involved in agreeing the transaction.
Croatia’s national maritime authority describes the registration formalities for boats and yachts without setting out a separate yacht-broker permit. A broker can help with the transaction, but cannot replace the registry filing. If the buyer intends to put a previously foreign-registered boat on the Croatian register, the file must include title evidence and the former registry’s deletion certificate, where applicable. Zadar follows these national requirements. Croatian Ministry of the Sea, instructions for boat registration
The purchaser must apply to update the Vessel Register within 30 days of the transfer. Croatian instructions require a written legal transaction and certification of the signature of the outgoing rights-holder. Alongside the seller’s title, check whether the register shows a mortgage or another restriction on disposal. EU guidance says Union status normally continues while the boat remains in the customs territory; retain the invoice and relevant import evidence. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft Croatian Ministry of the Sea, instructions for yacht registration
In Zadar, EYB arranges local brokerage support consistent with these requirements, while a qualified lawyer prepares the contract of sale and handles registration. Keep a file linking the seller, the identified craft and its registration record. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft
If you are looking for a boat in Zadar, tell EYB the type of boat, your budget and the stretch of coast you prefer. The sales team replies in the relevant languages and puts you in touch with the right local support.
The sales team coordinates enquiries and viewing requests with the owner and local support near the boat’s port in Zadar. The parties can arrange an independent survey and, if agreed, a sea trial. Timing depends on access, availability and the seller’s approval; the surveyor is independent and the parties agree the scope and practical arrangements in advance.
When you make an offer, EYB passes it to the owner and helps both sides agree the price and conditions. The lawyer then prepares the sale contract, and the purchase moves to deposit and completion, set out below.
The agreed payment sequence starts with a 10% buyer deposit paid into escrow. The sale contract records the conditions attached to the transaction, the person or entity holding the funds and the circumstances in which the deposit is released.
After every agreed condition has been met, the buyer pays the outstanding balance directly to the seller. The parties follow the contract for the specific boat and sale, with EYB coordinating communication around completion.
Seller's checklist
Zadar has 9 marinas on the European Yacht Brokers list. Marina Kornati in Biograd na Moru offers 805 berths and accommodates boats up to 23 metres. Marina Zadar Tankerkomerc provides 300 berths and takes boats up to 40 metres, while Marina Drage has 200 berths for boats reaching 30 metres. Marina Šangulin in Biograd na Moru also has 200 berths. Olive Island Marina in Sutomišćica has 200 berths and allows boats up to 75 metres. ACI Marina Šimuni offers 191 berths for boats up to 18 metres. D-Marin Borik in Zadar provides 170 berths for vessels up to 30 metres. Marina Preko accommodates 95 berths and boats up to 60 metres, and D-Marin Dalmacija in Sukošan takes boats up to 70 metres.
At Marina Zadar Tankerkomerc the marina is naturally sheltered from the winds. Marina Drage lies within Drage Bay, which features a deeply indented coast, clean sea and numerous islets. At Marina Šangulin the harbour is shielded from all winds. These conditions affect the local weather and sea state around the boat moored in Zadar.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) is the nearest airport to Marina Kornati, Marina Zadar Tankerkomerc, Marina Drage and Marina Šangulin. It serves as the primary access point for these marinas, providing the closest air connection for arrivals and departures. Its proximity assists in planning logistics related to yacht voyages and transportation. No other airports are noted in relation to these facilities.
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In Zadar, you may use a yacht broker for your boat. The broker oversees everything from valuation and sale terms to negotiations with buyers. Local expertise ensures viewings go smoothly, and a qualified lawyer manages contracts, registration, and compliance with all relevant Croatia rules.
EYB assigns this work to a qualified lawyer. That lawyer prepares the sales mandate and contract and deals with registration and other administrative requirements connected with the particular sale.
EYB charges a flat 5% commission under the seller’s agreed mandate. The commission and sale terms are documented before the boat is marketed.
A buyer can visit by arranging an appointment with the sales team. The seller approves access, and local support can help coordinate the visit at the vessel’s Zadar berth.
The buyer and seller can agree a survey or sea trial as part of the transaction. They confirm the practical arrangements in advance and use an independent surveyor.
EYB’s stated sequence is a 10% escrow deposit followed by direct payment of the balance to the seller when all agreed conditions have been met. The contract records the specific terms.
This page covers the 9 marinas in Zadar on the EYB list, including ACI Marina Šimuni, D-Marin Borik and D-Marin Dalmacija. Each has its own page, linked in the marina section below.
Yes. EYB promotes listings through search, social media and suitable national and international sales platforms, then handles enquiries through its multilingual sales team.
To begin a valuation, provide the model, year, current berth, photographs and a clear description of condition and equipment. EYB head office will discuss the boat and next steps with you.
9 marinas in Zadar on our list.
If you own a boat in Zadar, speak with EYB head office about its location, condition and your plans. The team can provide an initial valuation, explain the sale terms and agree the next step with you. If you are looking to buy, tell us the boat or the type you have in mind and the team will arrange the enquiry and the viewing.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +34 722 186 884.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Coordinating office (Olbia): Via Capoverde 2, c/o Delta Center, 07026 Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
Viewings and local enquiries in Zadar are arranged from this office with brokerage support near the boat’s port.
D-Marin Borik, Olive Island Marina, Marina Zadar Tankerkomerc, Marina Preko, D-Marin Dalmacija.
Marina Drage, Marina Šangulin, Marina Kornati.
ACI Marina Šimuni, ACI Marina Šimuni, ACI Marina Šimuni, ACI Marina Šimuni, D-Marin Borik, D-Marin Borik, D-Marin Dalmacija, D – Marin Borik Zadar, D – Marin Dalmacija, Marina Drage, Marina Drage, Marina Kornati, Marina Kornati, Biograd na Moru, Marina Preko, Marina Preko, Marina Tankerkomerc, Zadar, Marina Tankerkomerc, Zadar, Marina Zadar Tankerkomerc, Marina Zadar Tankerkomerc, Marina Šangulin, Marina Šangulin, Biograd, Marina Šangulin, Biograd, Olive Island Marina, Olive Island Marina, Olive Island Marina, Sutomiscica (Ugljan), Olive Island Marina, Sutomiscica (Ugljan).
