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01932 571141

Eastbourne Office:

01323 470066

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01202 679421

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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 you teach me to drive the boat?

Yes, on the day of your handover we make sure you feel totally confident with how everything works and give extensive handling tuition.