Australia is one of the largest and most active boating markets in the Southern Hemisphere, making it an excellent place to sell your yacht. Every year, international cruisers arrive in Australian waters and discover that selling their boat here can be straightforward, efficient and rewarding when guided by the right professionals.
For nearly 50 years, DBY Boat Sales has assisted international yacht owners with importing, marketing and selling their vessels throughout Australia. Whether you have just arrived from the Pacific, Asia, Europe or the Americas, our experienced team can manage the entire process from arrival to settlement.
Our goal is simple:
To make selling your yacht in Australia as smooth, efficient and profitable as possible.
Importing a yacht for sale in Australia can be relatively simple when the correct procedures are followed.
DBY can assist with:
Every situation is different. We take the time to understand your plans and provide practical advice tailored to your circumstances.
Having helped numerous international yacht owners through the process, we can often save you significant time, expense and frustration.
Accurate valuation is one of the most important factors in a successful sale.
DBY can put you in touch with recognised independent marine valuers experienced in assessing international cruising yachts and multihulls. We can arrange valuations quickly and guide you through the process.
Our brokers then work with you to establish the optimum asking price based on:
Correct pricing from the outset maximises enquiry levels and significantly improves the likelihood of achieving a successful sale.
Your yacht will be professionally marketed through:
With decades of experience and a substantial database of active buyers, we regularly connect international yachts with purchasers throughout Australia and overseas.
DBY Boat Sales is based in Newport on Sydney’s Pittwater, one of Australia’s premier boating destinations.
We offer secure sales moorings ideally positioned near:
Our sales moorings provide excellent exposure to boating traffic while offering a cost-effective alternative to marina berths.
Additional berthing options can also be arranged throughout Sydney Harbour and Pittwater.
As part of the sales process, we assist owners in preparing for de-registration and transfer of ownership.
Ensuring registration matters are handled correctly gives buyers confidence and allows for a smooth transfer to the purchaser’s preferred registration authority, whether in Australia or overseas.
DBY can introduce you to leading marine insurance providers and assist with obtaining competitive cover while your yacht is cruising or being marketed for sale in Australia.
Our team can also assist with:
The right insurance can provide significant savings while ensuring your vessel remains fully protected throughout the sales process.
Many international owners return home while their yacht is being marketed.
DBY can manage the entire sales process on your behalf, including:
You do not need to remain in Australia to complete the sale.
If personal belongings remain aboard, we can assist with packing and forwarding items to your home country after settlement.
One of the great pleasures of our business is helping visiting cruisers experience Australia.
Whether you’re continuing your travels by campervan, exploring the country by air or simply looking for local recommendations, our team is always happy to share advice and assist where we can.
Many of our clients arrive as customers and leave as friends.
Even if you’re not ready to sell, we’d love to hear about your cruising plans and welcome you for a coffee when you’re in Sydney.
First impressions matter.
DBY has established relationships with trusted marine professionals throughout Sydney and Pittwater, including:
Whether your yacht requires minor cosmetic improvements or major maintenance, we can help coordinate the work at competitive rates.
Selling a yacht internationally often involves currency exchange and overseas transfers.
DBY has extensive experience handling international transactions and can assist with:
Our experience can help simplify the process while potentially reducing transfer and exchange costs.
Whether you are arriving from Fiji, New Zealand, Indonesia, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean or beyond, DBY Boat Sales has the experience, contacts and local knowledge to help you achieve the best result.
Talk to the team at DBY Boat Sales.
We Listen. We Share. You Decide.
📞 +61 (0) 2 9999 3311
✉️ sales@dbyboatsales.com.au
🌐 www.dbyboatsales.com.au
