Guides for selling your boat yourself

Straight answers on writing the listing, taking the photos and closing the sale.

• How to Write a Boat Listing That SellsHow to write a for-sale-by-owner boat listing: the headline, the opening, honest condition, specs buyers search for, what's included, and how to answer questions before buyers call.
• Boat Listing Photos: The Shots Every Listing NeedsA checklist of the photos to take when selling a boat: exterior angles, helm, engine, hull, interior, trailer and the HIN, plus tips for light and cleanup.
• How to Sell a Boat on Facebook MarketplaceSelling a boat on Facebook Marketplace: writing the ad, photos, pricing, handling messages, avoiding scams, showing the boat safely, and closing the sale.
• What to Disclose When Selling a BoatWhat a private boat seller should tell buyers up front: past accidents or claims, storm or flood damage, known engine problems, soft spots, liens and broken equipment.
• Boat Listing Examples by Type of BoatExample for-sale-by-owner boat listings for a pontoon, a center console, a bass boat and a cruiser, showing how the headline, opening and condition change by boat.