Selling your boat with DBY Boat Sales gives you the best opportunity t
Based in Newport on Sydney’s beautiful Pittwater, with experienced representatives throughout Australia, we connect your boat with serious buyers both locally and internationally.
Since 1977, DBY Boat Sales has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism and exceptional service. Our experienced brokerage team has successfully helped thousands of buyers and sellers, earning the trust of satisfied clients across Australia and around the world.
Choosing DBY means your boat is marketed to a far wider audience than a private seller can typically reach. Through our extensive buyer database, international marketing, premium online advertising, social media, professional photography and industry network, we maximise your boat’s exposure to genuine purchasers.
While selling your own boat may seem straightforward, most owners soon discover that it is far more time-consuming, complex and emotional than expected. From pricing and marketing to inspections, negotiations, contracts and settlement, our experienced brokers manage every step of the process, allowing you to enjoy a smooth, stress-free sale while achieving the best possible outcome.
Choosing the right broker can make all the difference. Since 1977, DBY Boat Sales has helped thousands of boat owners achieve successful sales through professional advice, outstanding marketing and a genuine commitment to exceptional service.
Every boat owner has different goals. We take the time to understand your expectations, your timeframe and your boat before developing a tailored marketing strategy. We also listen carefully to buyers, ensuring we match the right boat with the right purchaser.
Our experienced team provides straightforward advice on:
Our aim is to help you achieve the best possible price within your desired timeframe.
Your boat is professionally presented with quality photographs and detailed, search engine optimised descriptions before being advertised across Australia’s and the world’s leading boating websites, including:
We continually monitor enquiry levels and adjust our marketing strategy as market conditions change.
Your listing is promoted through our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and other digital platforms, helping your boat reach thousands of additional prospective buyers.
Over nearly five decades, we have built a database of more than 22,000 buyers and boating enthusiasts throughout Australia and overseas.
Many boats are sold by matching new listings directly with buyers already searching for that particular style or model.
Our regular electronic newsletters and digital marketing campaigns continue to generate enquiries long after your boat is listed.
First impressions matter.
Exceptional photography and video is included with every listing, while video walkthroughs, drone footage and virtual inspections are available to showcase your boat to interstate and international buyers.
Selling a boat today requires much more than simply uploading a few photographs.
Our team prepares detailed, technically accurate listings designed to answer buyers’ questions before they ask them. Combined with professional imagery and strong online visibility, your boat stands out from the competition.
Need help preparing your boat?
We can arrange trusted marine professionals for:
Making your boat presentation-ready has never been easier.
All sale proceeds are handled through our regulated trust account, providing peace of mind for both buyers and sellers.
We also have extensive experience assisting with international transactions and multiple currencies, making overseas sales straightforward and secure. We use our trusted WORLDFIRST partners for any international exchanges.
DBY Boat Sales is recognised internationally for helping overseas buyers purchase boats in Australia and assisting Australian owners selling to buyers around the world.
From importation advice and delivery skippers to cruising information and weather routing, our experienced team is here to assist throughout the entire process.
Our greatest source of new business is referrals from satisfied clients.
Many buyers return years later when it’s time to sell and purchase their next boat, while countless owners recommend DBY to family, friends and fellow sailors.
There is no greater endorsement than a client who chooses DBY again.
One of the most rewarding parts of our business is watching our clients begin their next sailing adventure.
Whether your boat becomes someone’s first yacht, their dream blue-water cruiser or the vessel they explore the world aboard, we’re proud to help make that journey possible.
We invite you to read our client testimonials and discover why so many boat owners have trusted DBY Boat Sales since 1977. Click here
For an extensive list of boats sold by DBY please take a look here.
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