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7 good reasons why you should choose West Coast Boat Brokers to sell your boat

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Marine Brokers Fremantle Perth Western Australia
  1. Expert Industry Knowledge – With years of experience in the boating industry, we provide valuable insights and advice to help you get the best price for your boat.
  2. Comprehensive Marketing – We utilize targeted online marketing strategies, ensuring your boat reaches a wide audience for maximum exposure.
  3. Professional Presentation – Your boat will be showcased with high-quality photography and videos, ensuring it stands out to potential buyers.
  4. Full-Service Support – From the initial market appraisal to the final handover, we take care of every detail, making the selling process seamless and stress-free.
  5. Personalized Attention – We offer a fully mobile service, covering the Perth metro area, Busselton, and Two Rocks, so we can meet you wherever is most convenient.
  6. Trust and Transparency – As a trusted member of the Marine Brokers Institute of WA, we ensure a transparent, ethical approach with dependable listing agreements and Contracts of Sale.
  7. Secure Transactions – We handle all the necessary paperwork and process payments securely through our Trust Account, giving you peace of mind throughout the sale.

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    Sam Posetti
    19 August 2026
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    Chris was fantastic in showing my partner and I a handful of vessels. Clearly takes the time to know the vessels well and was very comprehensive in taking us through all of the systems. And just a wealth of great and informative knowledge overall. Would highly recommend!
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    Willem Vantuil
    19 July 2026
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    I would recommend Chris at West Coast Brokers to any potential buyer. Chris provided a professional service and was very easy to deal with. Happy to recommend.
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    Knot Listening
    6 July 2026
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    Chris was thorough and detailed with all aspects of selling my boat. Advertisement was professional and polished. A pleasure to deal with.
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    Kane Barton
    6 July 2026
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    Professional service and very easy to deal with, Chris at West Coast Brokers was honest and easy to deal with the purchase of our yacht, can happily recommend the team.
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    John Loughridge
    6 July 2026
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    The whole process of selling my boat went seamlessly. The photos / video for the web site was high quality. The advert was well written. Chris was present during the out-of-water survey and was able to challenge / question some of the surveyor's observations. Chris also assisted on the handover day by collecting some of the loose items (stored at home) and providing a lift to the new owners. Overall, a good experience and would not hesitate to recommend West Coast Boat Brokers.
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    Ricardo Venditti Durand (R1card0)
    17 July 2025
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    The borderline caught between the tides of pain and rapture
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    Fred
    3 February 2025
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    In September 2024 we contracted the services of Chris Dodson of West Coast Brokers to sell our much-loved yacht Seabird. From the outset, Chris was professional throughout, and he did a wonderful job of photographing and videoing Seabird both on the water and in the pen for publishing on the net. Chris's knowledge of yachts enabled him to promote Seabird to potential clients as a solid well founded cruising vessel. Chris sold our yacht in January 2025 for my asking price to very Seabird friendly new owners who will appreciate what Seabird offers. It was difficult to part with Seabird after 30 years and with Chris's help, he made the departure as easy as it could be. Thankyou Chris.
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    Brody Parker
    26 January 2025
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    Absolute pleasure to deal with. Chris really went above and beyond to help us secure our first dream sail boat. Could not recommend enough!
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    Dan Peterson
    29 February 2024
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    I can’t praise West Coast Boat Brokers enough. From the moment I contacted Chris to the day we finalised the sale he went above and beyond my expectations, showing customers around the boat (after he’d given it a clean!) taking it to be surveyed and finally getting full asking price! Excellent service.
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    Tracey Bell
    29 November 2023
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    We bought our first yacht from Chris and couldn't be happier with the service. Chris was amazingly helpful, super organised and gave us some great advice. Would highly recommend West Coast Boat Brokers to anyone thinking of selling or buying a boat.

    How can West Coast Boat Brokers help you achieve
    the highest possible price for your boat?

    The internet has now become the primary platform for buying and selling boats, rendering traditional print advertising largely outdated. In today’s world of online shopping, where visuals play a huge role, the quality of photos, videos, and overall presentation is key to the success of any marketing effort.

    Take a moment to browse boats for sale on popular websites, and you’ll quickly see a clear difference in how brokers present their listings. Ask yourself: Does the ad excite you and make you want to pick up the phone for a viewing? Or does it feel flat, lacking in energy and inspiration? Most importantly, does the advertisement truly convey the quality and value of the boat?

    Great marketing = Higher selling prices!

    At West Coast Boat Brokers, we take great pride in the quality of our online marketing, ensuring our listings rise above the competition. When you compare our ads to others, you’ll notice the difference: we showcase more high-quality photos, craft detailed and engaging descriptions, and provide thorough specifications and information—more than most brokers. This rich content not only adds value to the boats we represent but also plays a key role in attracting serious buyers, ultimately leading to higher selling prices.

    As a general rule, high-quality marketing generates more interest in a boat. The more interest there is, the higher the demand—and greater demand leads to higher sale prices!

    Through our highly targeted marketing approach, we consistently attract buyers from all over Australia, significantly expanding the market for our clients’ boats.

    The importance of high quality Photographs and Videos for online advertising can not be overstated.

    We have made a significant investment in premium photographic equipment to ensure every client’s boat is captured in the best possible light. We photograph boats on the water, showcasing them at their finest. Through our in-house post-processing, we enhance the images by correcting exposures and making local adjustments to bring the photos to life.

    Simply put, we go above and beyond to present our clients’ boats in the most professional way possible. Our listings stand out from the crowd and, most importantly, capture the attention of potential buyers.

    In this photo the interior looks light, bright, cosy and inviting.
    A very appealing presentation for a perspective buyer.

    Compare these two images and it is pretty obvious which one does a superior job of showcasing the interior of this beautiful yacht. 

    However, when you trawl through the advertising for boats for sale online, it’s surprising just how many of the ads contain poor quality photographs.

    Poorly advertised boats struggle to attract buyers, which results in lower demand, and that usually translates into
    lower selling prices.

    In this photo the interior looks dark, cold and rather uninviting.
    A very unappealing presentation for a perspective buyer.