Why Sell Your Boat With Pickly
Boat buyers care about maintenance, engine hours, hull condition, and documentation. Pickly helps you present the boat properly, screen serious buyers, and coordinate a safe closing process—especially for out-of-state buyers.
Better buyer trust
We help organize the information buyers expect: engine hours, maintenance notes, and clear media.
Survey/inspection option
Buyers start with a $299 inspection/survey fee (no deposit) to move forward confidently.
Less time wasted
Screening and clear steps reduce low-intent inquiries and endless back-and-forth.
Secure payment workflow
We guide a clear payment sequence so both sides understand the next steps.
Remote-buyer friendly
Ideal when the buyer can’t visit in person—organized documentation reduces disputes.
Delivery coordination support
We can coordinate shipping quotes and scheduling support after closing.
How Selling Works
A structured process designed for boat sales.
Submit your boat details
Share make/model, year, length, engine hours, location (marina/ZIP), asking price, photos, and condition notes.
We review and confirm fit
We confirm key details and help shape a listing that answers buyer questions upfront.
Survey/inspection scheduled (buyer-paid)
The buyer starts with the $299 inspection/survey fee (no deposit). We coordinate the survey/inspection appointment where available.
Verified listing goes live
Verified presentation increases confidence and reduces negotiation friction.
Buyer approves & closes
Buyer reviews the findings and proceeds with payment after approval.
Pickup & delivery coordination
After closing, we help coordinate pickup/delivery quotes and scheduling support.
Seller Fees (Transparent)
You pay a listing fee to publish, and a success fee only if the boat sells. Buyers pay the inspection/survey fee to start.
Listing Fee
$49 to publish your boat listing on Pickly.
Success Fee (Only if Sold)
3% paid by the seller at closing, only when the boat sells.
Buyer Inspection/Survey Fee
$299 paid by the buyer to schedule a survey/inspection (no deposit required).
What’s included
Listing presentation + buyer coordination + inspection/survey scheduling + payment workflow guidance + delivery coordination support.
Seller FAQ
Quick answers to common questions.
What does it cost to list my boat?
It’s $49 to publish your listing. A 3% success fee is paid only if it sells (at closing).
Do buyers need a deposit?
No deposit. Buyers start with a $299 inspection/survey fee to move forward.
What details should I prepare?
Engine hours, maintenance notes, hull condition, electronics list, title/registration documents, and clear photos/video.
Do you buy the boat directly?
Pickly typically facilitates the sale between owner and buyer. The buyer purchases directly from the owner.
Is shipping included?
Shipping is typically paid by the buyer. We can coordinate quotes and scheduling support after closing.
Ready to Start?
Click below to submit your boat details and start the Pickly process.