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Our yacht broker Puglia 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.

HEAD OFFICE

Valuation and agreed terms

LEGAL

Mandate, contract, registration

MARKETING

SEO, social media, portals

SALES

Buyers, viewings, negotiation
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IN BRIEF

Yacht Broker Puglia

For a boat in Puglia, EYB brings together head-office management, local support, a qualified lawyer, international marketing and an experienced multilingual sales team.

EYB head office valuation desk, yacht broker Italy

Selling your boat in Puglia

Your first contact is EYB’s head office. Share the boat’s specifications, present condition, documents and berth in Puglia so the team can understand what is being offered and provide an initial valuation.

The valuation helps frame the asking price and discussion about the sale. If you decide to proceed, EYB and the owner agree the mandate, including the flat 5% commission and the other terms that govern the appointment.

Once signed, the mandate gives the team a clear basis to coordinate marketing, enquiries and offers. The valuation is an initial view based on the details supplied; it is not a promise that a buyer will pay a particular amount.

How the EYB network works

01

Head office

Valuation, terms, coordination.

02

Local broker

Local viewings and enquiries.

03

International buyers

Portals and broker network.

04

Completion

Contract, registration, handover.

Local brokers and international buyers

A sale involves people in more than one place. EYB head office organises the campaign and keeps track of enquiries, offers and agreed next steps; a local broker familiar with Puglia can assist with local questions and viewing logistics.

That local input adds context for a buyer who has not visited the marina. The support can help explain where the vessel is kept and coordinate an appointment, while the owner retains control over access and offer decisions.

EYB’s Mediterranean network helps the listing reach clients outside the immediate area. Central coordination connects that wider audience with accurate local information and a consistent sales process.

EYB Mediterranean yacht broker network in Italy

The people handling your sale

Yacht sale contract prepared by a lawyer in Italy

Legal support for the transaction

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 Puglia, 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.

Yacht photography and marketing in Italy

Marketing built around the boat

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 Puglia. 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.

Local yacht broker at an Italian marina

A multilingual sales team

The sales team turns interest into a managed conversation. It responds to prospective buyers, gathers questions, coordinates viewings and supports price and condition discussions in the relevant languages.

Local support can assist when a buyer wants to visit a boat berthed in Puglia. The team checks availability with the owner and helps arrange an appointment, then follows up after the visit if the buyer needs further information.

If an offer is made, EYB helps the parties communicate clearly about the proposed terms. The seller remains responsible for deciding whether the offer is acceptable and agreeing the final conditions.

Yacht sale keys and paperwork in Italy

Brokerage requirements in Italy

The rules for recreational-vessel brokerage in Puglia 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 Puglia 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.

Buying a yacht in Puglia

If you are looking for a boat in Puglia, 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.

A prospective buyer can request a visit through EYB’s sales team. The owner approves access, and local support can help coordinate arrangements at the Puglia berth. Any survey or sea trial is agreed between the parties in advance, including timing, scope and access; the surveyor acts independently.

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.

Yacht sea trial with buyer and broker in Italy
Boat engine inspection on a yacht in Italy

Deposit and completion

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

  • Gather the ownership documents, registration papers and tax status.
  • Collect invoices, manuals and the maintenance history.
  • Prepare an up-to-date inventory of equipment.
  • Agree the mandate, asking price and viewing arrangements in writing.
  • Have the boat clean, tidy and ready to demonstrate its systems.
  • Weigh every offer with written conditions and clear timings.
  • Arrange secure payment and handover with a signed record.

Finding a broker along Puglia’s coast

Puglia has two seas and two airports, Bari and Brindisi, and the distance from either to the boat varies a great deal.

On the Gargano, Marina del Gargano at Manfredonia and Marina di Vieste both take yachts up to 60 metres, and Marina di Rodi Garganico has a 180-tonne travel lift. These are the longest transfers in the region: Manfredonia is 122 km from Bari airport, and Vieste is 181 km and about two and a half hours by car. Marina del Gargano Marina di Vieste Marina di Rodi Garganico

North of Bari, Bisceglie and Trani take boats up to 25 metres and are 31 km and 39 km from the airport.

In the south, Marina di Brindisi takes boats up to 35 metres and is 5 km from Brindisi airport, with haul-out at Cantiere Danese. Santa Maria di Leuca, at the tip of Salento, has 760 berths for boats up to 40 metres and is 130 km from the airport, about an hour and a half by car. Marina di Brindisi Porto di Leuca

When you contact EYB, name the boat’s marina, or the stretch of coast you are searching if you are buying. The team then arranges local support at that port.

Weather in Manfredonia

Italian coast and marina from the air
WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Stories from those who have already chosen to sail with us

“I cannot emphasize enough how pleased I am with the services provided. In particular, with Sara, a true professional. She will diligently work with you to find the best alternative for your request and the follow-up is incredible. At all times she is engaged and find useful solutions to any of your requests. I am particularly impressed with her response time. No matter what time or what day she will get back to you immediately. I wish the scale of stars will allow for more than 5 for those exceptional cases that exceed expectations, this will definitely be one. I strongly recommend her.”

Ricardo Ernst

Google review

“I cannot speak more highly of the service provided by Sara and Peter at European Yacht Brokers. They were pro active and professional and arranged the sale of my yacht exceptionally well. I would give them 6 stars if I could.”

Neil Burton

Client review

“This is only the second time I’ve ever written a review. But European Yacht Brokers truly deserve it for their comprehensive service. They guided us step-by-step through the entire purchase process abroad. Sara, in particular, provided us with expert feedback at all times and guided us through the boat buying experience. Whether our future boat needed an inspection, maintenance, or technical modifications, Sara and her team on-site handled everything efficiently and without unnecessary bureaucracy. We found European Yacht Brokers to be open and honest brokers. They offer everything from a single source, and we would gladly use their services again if needed.”

Thomas Knorr

Google review (translated from German)

“Sara was amazing from start to finish and went way above and beyond to get my yacht sold. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”

Paul Sweeney

Google review

“We have nothing but good things to say about Peter and Sara and European Yacht Brokers. We have felt really safe and well taken care of all the time. Due to a health scare we weren’t the quickest in our decisions but they were really patient and never pushy with us. As someone else said the response times have always been incredibly quick and the way they have communicated has been friendly, professional and clear. In addition their willingness to help has continued long after we finished our business together.”

Martin Nyman

Google review

“I just completed the sale of my catamaran through EYB and the service was stand out the whole way through. Peter, Sarah and the team went above and beyond my expectations and managed the whole process completely hassle-free. I am very glad I chose EYB and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them going forward.”

Jason Batt

Client review

“Highly competent professionals, with a very personal and friendly approach, and a large international client base. They are multilingual and can communicate in many languages. Sara demonstrated extensive experience, so I consider it a wise decision to have entrusted them with the sale of my 23-meter sailboat. I highly recommend them.”

Orlando De La Hoz

Google review

“We entrusted the sale of our boat to Sara. Nothing but praise. She was available and very responsive when we encountered a problem hauling it out of the water. Such attentiveness and service are all too rare these days. I highly recommend her.”

Serge Bouvard

Google review (translated from French)

“The service provided by the company was quite perfect. Sarah was helpful throughout the whole process and I am very happy with the result. I will hire them to sell my boat in two or three years.”

Marcelo Lassance

Client review

“Sara did an exceptional job, thank you for everything. Everything was organized from the boat visit to the sale and registration, top all-in-one service.”

Alain Ballaman

Google review (translated from Italian)

“I have been very well served by this company. Sarah and Peter were very helpful to find me the boat I was looking for. They were very very helpful all the way through the purchase and also after. I fully recommend this company.”

Daniel Zerafa

Client review

“We bought a boat from them and it was really good experience. Sarah helped us every step and she answered all our calls in minutes. Thank you.”

Ulas Uslu

Client review

“Thanks Sarah who helped us each and every step. We are very satisfied with her support. Thanks Peter and Sarah, you were amazing.”

Hakan Sari

Client review

“Excellent service! Very professional and helpful.”

Caterina Mameli

Google review

“Fast, reliable and always available!”

Angelo Usai

Google review

“Very, very, very good. Thank you so much.”

Ivan Carvalho

Google review

Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers) and on our client pages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a yacht broker for a boat in Puglia?

Yes. EYB coordinates sales in Puglia from its head office and arranges local brokerage support in line with the Italian requirements for recreational-vessel brokerage. The mandate records the appointment, commission and terms agreed with the owner.

Who prepares the sale mandate and contract?

EYB’s qualified lawyer draws up the mandate and contract for the sale and handles registration and related administration. The documents reflect the vessel and the specific conditions accepted by buyer and seller.

What commission does EYB charge?

EYB’s commission is a flat 5%. The amount is agreed with the owner at the outset and written into the mandate together with the other sale terms, so the owner can review the appointment before promotion begins.

Can buyers view a boat in Puglia?

Viewing arrangements depend on the owner, port access and timing. EYB coordinates the request and confirms the visit with the seller and local contact in Puglia.

Can a buyer arrange a survey or sea trial?

Surveys and sea trials can be arranged by agreement. The parties set the appointment and scope beforehand; the surveyor works independently of EYB and the seller.

How is the buyer’s deposit handled?

The buyer’s 10% deposit goes into escrow under the agreed sale process. The contract identifies the holder and release conditions. Once every agreed condition is met, the remaining balance is paid directly to the seller.

Which ports does this Puglia page cover?

This page covers the 11 marinas in Puglia on the EYB list, including Porto turistico Santa Maria di Leuca, Marina del Gargano and Marina di Vieste. Each has its own page, linked in the marina section below.

Does EYB advertise boats internationally?

EYB’s marketing department uses SEO, social media and relevant national and international boat-sales platforms. The sales team follows up buyer enquiries and communicates in the languages relevant to the clients.

How do I request an initial valuation?

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.

Talk to EYB about a boat in Puglia

If you own a boat in Puglia, 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 +39 351 949 3538.

Sara Mattey, yacht broker at European Yacht Brokers

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 Puglia are arranged from this office with brokerage support near the boat’s port.

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