FLORIDA YACHT BUYING & SELLING FAQ

Most yacht purchases in Florida take 30–45 days from accepted offer to closing. The timeline depends on financing, survey schedules, and any issues found during inspection. See our Boat Buyer's Guide for a full breakdown of the process.

In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for surveys, haul-outs, insurance, registration, and potential upgrades. Marine lenders may also require closing fees. Learn more about typical costs in our Submit and Offer section.

A marine survey is a professional inspection of the yacht’s condition, systems, and safety. Lenders and insurers require it, and buyers rely on it to confirm value. Read how surveys fit into the process in our Yacht Buying FAQ.

A sea trial is a test run on the water, often combined with a survey, to check performance, handling, and systems under load. It’s the buyer’s chance to confirm the yacht performs as expected. Learn how we coordinate trials in our Submit and Offer guide.

Choose a surveyor who is SAMS or NAMS accredited and experienced with your type of yacht. Costs typically range from $20–$30 per foot, plus haul-out fees. For tips on choosing the right surveyor, see our Buyer's Guide for more details.

New tariffs are now impacting imported boats from Europe, Asia, and Taiwan—ranging from 10% to 54%. These can significantly affect prices on new or incoming yachts, while U.S.-built vessels remain tariff-free.

👉 Read our complete Boat Import Tariff FAQ & 2025 Buyer’s Guide →

Yes. American brands like Regal, Tiara, Cruisers Yachts, and Sea Ray are built domestically and not subject to import duties, often resulting in better pricing, faster delivery, and easier service support.

👉 See our latest U.S.-built Tariff Free List and Inventory