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01323 470066

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Buying and selling FAQs

Purchasing a boat

• Why should I buy my boat from Bates Wharf?
• Can I try a boat before buying it?
• Will I need to survey the boat?
• Do I need a licence to drive my boat?
• Will my boat need a licence?
• Do you teach me to drive the boat?
• Will my boat depreciate?
• Can you arrange finance?
• Do you have berthing facilities?

Selling a boat

• Why should I sell my boat through Bates Wharf?
• What percentage do you charge?
• Do you advertise my boat, if so where?
• Will my boat be kept clean?
• Do you charge for storage whilst my boat is for sale?

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Do I need a licence to drive my boat?

No not in the UK, however you would require an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for the continent and we are more than happy to provide you with sea school information.