The Insider’s Boat Buying Blueprint
By John Yachtie — Minted Yachts
Description:
This is the guide I wish I could hand every client before we ever spoke.
Covering how to read a listing, what engine hours actually mean, what to check on a used boat before you make an offer, how to run a sea trial, how to use the survey to negotiate, how broker commissions really work, when to buy in the Florida market, and what boat ownership actually costs beyond the sticker price.
What’s inside:
• New vs. Used — the real trade-off, not the sales pitch
• How to decode listing language brokers use to hide problems
• Engine hours explained — and why low hours can actually be a red flag
• A full used boat walk-around: bilge, transom, deck, wiring, engine bay
• The sea trial — exactly what to test
• How to use the survey report as a negotiating tool, not just a formality
• How broker commissions work
• The Florida market: when to buy, where deals hide, what saltwater does to a boat
• Financing, title, liens, and registration in plain English
• The real annual cost of ownership with actual dollar ranges
Who this is for: First-time buyers shopping used boats, especially in Florida and the Southeast. When you are not using a broker or would like to go into the market with more knowledge.
$37 · Instant PDF download · Yours forever
2026 John Yachtie | Minted Yachts | Fort Lauderdale, FL
For informational purposes only. Not legal, financial, or professional marine advice.
The Insider’s Boat Buying Blueprint
By John Yachtie — Minted Yachts
Description:
This is the guide I wish I could hand every client before we ever spoke.
Covering how to read a listing, what engine hours actually mean, what to check on a used boat before you make an offer, how to run a sea trial, how to use the survey to negotiate, how broker commissions really work, when to buy in the Florida market, and what boat ownership actually costs beyond the sticker price.
What’s inside:
• New vs. Used — the real trade-off, not the sales pitch
• How to decode listing language brokers use to hide problems
• Engine hours explained — and why low hours can actually be a red flag
• A full used boat walk-around: bilge, transom, deck, wiring, engine bay
• The sea trial — exactly what to test
• How to use the survey report as a negotiating tool, not just a formality
• How broker commissions work
• The Florida market: when to buy, where deals hide, what saltwater does to a boat
• Financing, title, liens, and registration in plain English
• The real annual cost of ownership with actual dollar ranges
Who this is for: First-time buyers shopping used boats, especially in Florida and the Southeast. When you are not using a broker or would like to go into the market with more knowledge.
$37 · Instant PDF download · Yours forever
2026 John Yachtie | Minted Yachts | Fort Lauderdale, FL
For informational purposes only. Not legal, financial, or professional marine advice.
