Sell your boat by owner and keep the commission. A yacht broker typically charges 10% of the sale price — $4,990 at the median asking price on this site today, $15,000 on a $150,000 boat. Listing on YachtBazar is free, there is no commission, and buyers contact you directly.
What boats on YachtBazar are asking right now
9,002 live by-owner listings state an asking price. The middle half asks $17,000 to $96,500, median $49,900, about $1,143 per foot. A broker at 10% of that median takes $4,990 — on YachtBazar that stays with you.
By-owner asking price by length
| Length | Listings | Median asking | Median $/ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 20 ft | 402 | $13,000 | $781/ft |
| 20–25 ft | 610 | $22,800 | $1,038/ft |
| 26–30 ft | 336 | $28,900 | $1,019/ft |
| 31–35 ft | 226 | $50,000 | $1,569/ft |
| 36–40 ft | 188 | $64,900 | $1,664/ft |
| 41–50 ft | 187 | $120,000 | $2,607/ft |
| 51–65 ft | 72 | $200,000 | $3,755/ft |
| 66 ft and up | 35 | $220,000 | $2,558/ft |
Who you would be listing against
Of the 10,065 live boat listings, 9,062 are private owners and 990 are brokers or dealers (13 don't state a seller type); 3,523 first appeared in the last 30 days.
Half have been up 35 days or less, a quarter more than 82. Time on the market so far, not time to a sale — sold boats leave the catalog.
How selling by owner works here
- Snap photos and write a description. Year, make, length, engine hours, condition — the fields buyers filter on.
- Post your listing free. No listing fee, ever.
- Deal direct with buyers. They contact you; you negotiate, close, and keep 100%.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it really free to sell my boat here?
Yes. Listing your boat on YachtBazar is completely free and we never take a commission on a sale.
How much does a boat broker charge?
Most yacht brokers charge about 10% of the sale price. Selling by owner means you keep that money.
What should I ask for my boat?
Live by-owner asking prices on YachtBazar run $17,000 to $96,500 through the middle half, median $49,900. Price research by make, model year and length is at /boat-prices.
How do buyers contact me?
Buyers message or call you directly through your listing — you control the negotiation and the sale.