As a boat buyer, one of the most frustrating parts of shopping online is not knowing what I’m really looking at. Some listings are full of detail, others barely have a few photos. One might mention engine hours, another doesn’t say a word. And when you’re about to invest hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of dollars into a yacht, that lack of clarity can feel risky.

Purchasing a yacht is a significant financial and lifestyle choice. But for many years, the yacht industry has pushed buyers to browse MLS listings, wander docks, and haggle with sellers directly—often without knowing the real market value or the hidden dangers. In order to protect buyers, save money, and provide access to opportunities that are never found on public listing sites, we created the Compass VIP Buyer Experience.