How it works

We're onboard to navigate every deal and detail

Buying a boat shouldn't be a guessing game

Boat Experts is an independent, buyer-focused advisory service designed to give you confidence before you commit — whether you’re still comparing options or about to sign on the dotted line.

SHARE THE DEAL

Send through all the details — pricing, inclusions, trade-in figures and terms — so I can thoroughly review the deal.

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INDEPENDENT DEAL REVIEW

I assess the deal offered on the boat — pricing, structure and fine print — against today’s market and your requirements

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DECIDE WITH CONFIDENCE

Armed with an experienced perspective and clear insights, you decide whether to proceed, negotiate further, or walk away.

Get an Expert Second Opinion

At a glance

You bring the boat (or the deal).
I bring 20+ years of real-world boat intelligence.
You make a confident decision — before momentum and emotion take over.

Simple.

Now here’s what that looks like in practice.

Step 1: You decide what level of support you need

There are two common starting points depending on how far along you are on your buying journey:

Option A

Expert Second Opinion

Best for buyers who have already found a boat and want an independent perspective before signing.

You’ve got:

A quote
A spec sheet
A trade-in figure
A “discount”
A timeline

You send the details.

I assess the deal offered — pricing, structure and fine print — against today’s market.

You receive informed judgement on whether to:

Proceed confidently
Negotiate further
Or walk away

No noise. No bias. No agenda.

Option B

Ongoing guidance

For buyers who want deeper involvement through the process.

This can include:

Refining your brief
Comparing shortlisted boats
Reviewing multiple quotes
Structuring negotiations
Decoding fine print before signing

The level of involvement depends on what you need — not a pre-set package.

Step 2: Independent review

Once engaged, I review the deal offered on the boat, including:

How the pricing compares to similar boats in market
How the deal is structured (trade-ins, inclusions, delivery terms)
Whether anything important is missing or unclear
Any red flags buried in paperwork

This isn’t about nitpicking.

It’s about bringing experienced perspective to a significant financial decision.

Step 3: Clear recommendations

You receive:

A structured written summary
Specific concerns (if any)
Practical negotiation angles
A plain-English explanation of what you’re committing to

You stay in control.

The decision is always yours.

What Boat Experts is not

Boat Experts does not:

Sell inventory
Represent a specific brand
Replace formal marine inspections
Apply pressure to transact

This is independent advisory support — designed to provide informed judgement, not push you toward a sale.

Confidential and buyer-focused

All documentation you provide — quotes, contracts, emails — is treated as confidential.

Your review is conducted independently and not shared with dealers or third parties.

That independence is the whole point.

Why this works

Boat buying often feels overwhelming because:

Pricing isn’t always structured clearly
“Discounts” don’t always equal value
Trade-in figures move around
Specs are easy to misunderstand
Momentum builds quickly once you’re in the showroom

An experienced second set of eyes brings perspective when it matters most.

The result?

Fewer surprises.

Stronger decisions.

Greater confidence.

Whether you’re spending $30,000 or $300,000, the principle is the same:

Understand what you’re signing before you sign it.

Ready when you are

If you’ve found a boat and want an independent perspective, start with an Expert Second Opinion.

If you’re earlier in the process and want guidance, reach out.

Either way, the goal is simple:

Buy smarter. Boat better.