Checklist for buying boat / yacht: sailboat / sailing yacht or motorboat / motor yacht

The dream of owning a boat begins with a series of questions that future owners must ask themselves critically, our checklist helps. The planned use of the boat is just as important as the suitable berth and the running costs. SeaHelp has compiled ten points, with the help of which the search for the right ship can be concretized.. Checklist...

Tips for buying a used boat: Don’t rely on your gut feeling!

12.07.2022

Tips used boat buying: buy boat / yacht used

The last two years have brought an unprecedented boom to shipyards and boat dealers. Many who previously only dreamed of buying a sailing or motor yacht are now proud owners. And who decides now for a shipyard-new ship, must count on a waiting period of several years. So rather invest in a used yacht? With these SeaHelp tips for successful...

GfK-Yachts: Osmosis – the bladder disease of polyester yachts

23.05.2022

OSMOSE Problem: Gfk and polyester hull for yacht and boat.

Owners of GRP yachts can not avoid dealing with the issue of osmosis, because a not or not properly treated osmosis can quickly destroy the complete structure of a ship. In particular, if the yacht is to be driven for a long time in warmer waters, it is recommended in advance an inspection and, if necessary, a preventive osmosis treatment.....

Customs regulations: Import duties when buying a boat – What to look out for.

20.05.2022

Import: import duties when buying a boat

When a person living in the European Union wants to import a yacht from a non-EU country into the EU, for example when buying a yacht in the USA and bringing it to Germany, customs import duties are incurred. SeaHelp explains when a so-called customs operation (import operation) is present, and how high the duties are.. It sounds tempting: a...