Selling Your Boat with TC Marine
Selling a boat is a lot of work (trust us). We want to make it easy for our customers to sell their boat when it’s time to move on. That’s why we’ve created 2 easy options to help you sell your boat with minimal headaches:
OPTION #1: Sell Privately using Free T&C Appraisal
Free Boat Appraisals
If you’re a boat owner and are considering selling your boat privately, our sales team can provide a free, no-obligation market value appraisal.
Understanding what your boat is worth in today’s market can help you:
- Set a realistic asking price
- Attract serious buyers
- Avoid overpricing or underselling your boat
- Make informed decisions before listing
To provide an accurate appraisal, we’ll need:
- Year, make, and model of the boat
- Engine make and model
- Engine hours
- Recent service records
- Trailer information (if applicable)
- Current photos of the boat
Once we review the information, we’ll provide guidance on your boat’s estimated market value and provide a FREE selling strategy based on current market conditions.
OPTION #2: SELL ON CONSIGNMENT with T&C Marine
Why sell on Consignment
If you’d rather avoid the challenges of a private sale, our consignment program may be the perfect solution. Selling privately often means a lot of legwork : responding to countless messages and phone calls, scheduling viewings and sea trials , negotiating with buyers, and handling paperwork and ownership transfers etc.
When you consign your boat, our sales team handles the selling process for you. We market your boat, communicate with potential buyers, negotiate offers, and work to find the right buyer.
How Does Boat Consignment Work?
Our consignment process is designed to make selling your boat as straightforward and transparent as possible.
1. Submit Your Boat Information
The process starts with providing details about your boat, including:
- Year, make, and model
- Engine information
- Engine hours
- Service history
- Current photos
The more information available, the better we can evaluate your boat and determine an appropriate market value.
2. Establish a Selling Price
Once we’ve reviewed the details, we’ll work together to determine:
- A competitive selling price
- The amount you would like to receive from the sale. (More on this below.)
- A strategy for marketing the boat
Proper pricing is one of the most important factors in selling a boat successfully. Our goal is to position your boat competitively within the market to maximize buyer interest and help it sell efficiently.
3. Complete a Mechanical Inspection
Before entering our consignment program, the boat must undergo a mechanical inspection through our service department.
This inspection allows us to:
- Verify the boat’s overall condition
- Identify any maintenance concerns
- Ensure routine service is up to date
- Increase buyer confidence
A thorough inspection helps us present your boat professionally and gives prospective buyers greater peace of mind during the purchasing process.
4. Verify Ownership and Financing
Before listing a boat for sale, ownership documentation must be in order.
This includes:
- Registration and title documentation
- Verification that ownership is in your name
- Addressing any liens or encumbrances
- Reviewing any outstanding loan balances
If there is a remaining loan balance on the boat, we’ll work with you to determine how it will be handled as part of the sale transaction.
Our Guaranteed Amount Consignment Program
Many dealerships use a traditional commission structure where the seller pays a percentage of the final sale price. This way can add unecessary complexity to the boat sale with there needing to be numerous discussions between the buyer, seller and broker. In our experience, setting an up front price makes consignnment sales easier and better for all parties. It allows our sales team to be flexible with buyers by offering discounts, taking trade-ins or offering financing are all tools available when we sell this way.
How It Works
Together, we establish the amount you want to receive from the sale of your boat, balancing your needs, the market price and aligning expectations.
That amount becomes your guaranteed net proceeds.
Our compensation is the difference between your agreed-upon amount and the final selling price.
Why This works and benefits sellers
This structure provides greater flexibility during negotiations and can help create more opportunities to sell your boat.
Because our sales team has flexibility when working with buyers, we can:
- Negotiate pricing when necessary
- Consider trade-ins
- Offer financing solutions
- Adapt to changing market conditions
Instead of focusing on commission percentages, everyone remains focused on the same goal: selling the boat efficiently while ensuring you receive the amount you agreed upon.
What Types of Boats Are We Looking For?
Town & Country Marine is currently seeking:
✅ Boats from 2010 and newer
✅ Bowriders, runabouts, pontoons, centre consoles and fishing boats under 25′
✅ Boats with newer four-stroke outboard engines
✅ Popular models with strong market demand
In some cases, we may also consider older or specialty models if demand remains strong.
Generally, we do not accept older jet-powered boats with engines exceeding 10 years of age.
Every boat is unique, so we encourage owners to contact our team to discuss their specific vessel and determine whether it qualifies for our consignment program.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re exploring a private sale or considering consignment, we’re here to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Getting Started Is Easy
Step 1: Complete our boat information form online.
Step 2: Our team will review your boat’s details and assess its market value.
Step 3: Discuss your options with a member of our sales team and determine the best path forward.
Whether you need a free appraisal before listing privately or want us to manage the entire selling process, Town & Country Marine is ready to help make selling your boat simple, transparent, and stress-free.
Contact Town & Country Marine today and find out what your boat may be worth.
