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?
Do you charge for storage whilst my boat is for sale?
We provide you with 3 months free of charge and £15 per metre per month thereafter in arrears on all cruisers kept on the water.
We charge a one off payment of £50 per month for boats on trailers.