Purchase Consulting
If you are dreaming of buying your own boat or yacht, then Aquila Sailing is the right place for you. As a passionate skipper and expert, I will help you with this important but potentially very cost-intensive process.
5 simple steps to your dream yacht
Idea
Definition
Search
Survey
Purchase
It all starts with the idea of a yacht, the sea, life on the water, discovering new horizons. You have the intention of turning your dream of a boat into reality and want to take the next step.
Based on your intended destinations and sailing areas, we define your requirements for the boat together, discuss the right type of boat and the appropriate equipment in terms of safety and comfort and discuss the budget available.
The consultations have already resulted in a fairly concrete picture of your dream yacht. Now it's time to start the search. We work closely with a number of brokers and therefore have a broad overview of what is currently available on the market. Of course, we also research the online boat market.
Firstly, we create a ‘short list’ of yachts. Then we try to obtain additional information about them to further concretise our ranking. Now it's time to start: we look at the first boat together. Maybe that's it already? If so, then a detailed purchase appraisal is carried out. The results can then be incorporated into the negotiations.
Congratulations! You are the new owner of a yacht.
Now there are just a few administrative tasks to complete, such as logging in, re-registering and registering your yacht and navigation and rescue systems. But don't worry, we will stay by your side and support you with the activities. If you still need skipper training or want to transfer the yacht to a new location. Then you are also in safe hands with Aquila Sailing.
Why with Aquila Sailing?
I have been actively sailing myself for over 40 years and on sailing yachts in many sailing areas of the world for over 25 years. Every sailing area has its own specific characteristics. It is therefore important to optimise the boat for its intended use and location.
When buying a used boat, defects are often difficult to detect. Our systematic appraisal and the use of suitable test instruments reveal and document the defects. Of course, all units and systems on board are extensively tested so that you can rest assured that everything works.
As a graduate engineer, business engineer and TÜV-certified expert, I assess the repair costs of all defects on the boat and the technical equipment in the written report. This gives you a perfect basis of argumentation for the negotiations. We have found that many buyers are uncomfortable negotiating with the owners. That's why we offer to conduct the negotiations on your behalf. We then share the savings achieved.
We stand by the quality of our appraisals and are also insured as a company. So you are always on the safe side.
If you are interested, we look forward to hearing from you. We usually organise our initial meeting as a video conference. It is very important to me to get to know my clients personally as quickly as possible. After all, buying a boat is a very personal and emotional step that I want to accompany in the best possible way.