Sell your boat by owner and keep the commission. A yacht broker typically charges 10% of the sale price — $2,950 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
4,465 live by-owner listings state an asking price. The middle half asks $12,000 to $83,500, median $29,500, about $1,235 per foot. A broker at 10% of that median takes $2,950 — on YachtBazar that stays with you.
By-owner asking price by length
| Length | Listings | Median asking | Median $/ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 20 ft | 220 | $10,000 | $625/ft |
| 20–25 ft | 358 | $21,500 | $1,000/ft |
| 26–30 ft | 230 | $25,000 | $933/ft |
| 31–35 ft | 151 | $54,900 | $1,613/ft |
| 36–40 ft | 146 | $65,000 | $1,757/ft |
| 41–50 ft | 154 | $115,000 | $2,607/ft |
| 51–65 ft | 60 | $212,000 | $3,817/ft |
| 66 ft and up | 18 | $350,000 | $4,167/ft |
Who you would be listing against
Of the 4,973 live boat listings, 4,506 are private owners and 467 are brokers or dealers; 1,685 first appeared in the last 30 days.
Half have been up 41 days or less, a quarter more than 47. 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 $12,000 to $83,500 through the middle half, median $29,500. 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.