Aerial view of a turquoise cove with a pleasure boat at anchor

Corse-du-Sud

Via oceana

Boat broker

Buying and selling pre-owned boats in Ajaccio and South Corsica

Your boating project, handled with care.

I assist you with the sale or purchase of your boat, from the first viewing to the paperwork. I work in South Corsica (Corse-du-Sud), mainly in Ajaccio, and occasionally in the Var depending on your project.

I want to sell I want to buy

Viewings and paperwork on request

About

Your single point of contact for your boating project

I am a boat broker and I personally assist sellers and buyers of pre-owned boats. My knowledge of the market and my presence on the ground allow me to organise every step with precision.

I work with French and international clients and tailor my support to each project, whether a full sale, a search or a one-off task.

One single point of contact
Clear communication
Support tailored to your project
Commercial and administrative steps organised
French and international clients

A direct relationship, from our first conversation to the follow-up of your transaction.

White sailing yacht moored in a marina in evening light, mountains behind

Services

Sell, buy, view or simplify your paperwork

Selling

Selling your boat

Support from the valuation through to the handover of the boat.

Value opinion and help positioning the price according to the market, the boat’s features and its declared condition
Advice on preparing the boat for presentation
Showcasing the boat and writing the listing
Compiling the sale file
Marketing to potential buyers and on channels suited to the mandate
Handling enquiries and qualifying contacts
Organising and conducting viewings
Coordinating sea trials and surveys with the professionals involved
Passing on offers and supporting the negotiation
Following the transaction through to completion and handover

Let’s talk about selling your boat

Buying

Buying a pre-owned boat

Motor boat, day cruiser, cabin cruiser, RIB or sailing boat: I help you find the right boat for the way you sail.

Defining the project: budget, cruising plans, type of boat and criteria
Targeted search and shortlisting
Liaising with sellers
Gathering the available information and documents
Organising viewings
Coordinating an independent survey and a sea trial when needed
Supporting the offer and negotiation
Following the purchase and the formalities
Introductions to useful professionals, as needed

My support is not a technical survey. The boat’s condition is assessed by an independent marine surveyor.

Let’s discuss your search

Viewing

Viewing a boat on your behalf

Interested in a boat but unable to travel?

I organise or carry out the viewing for you, including on a boat I do not hold a sale mandate for. Depending on the agreed assignment:

Contacting the seller
Arranging the appointment
On-site viewing
Additional photos and videos
Remote walkthrough when conditions allow
Feedback on what was observed and the information gathered
Identifying points to look into further with the seller or an independent surveyor

The scope of the viewing and report is agreed together beforehand. This service does not replace an independent marine survey. Priority to Ajaccio and South Corsica; trips to the Var depending on the project and availability.

Request a viewing

Paperwork

Documents and administrative formalities

Your paperwork, with or without support for the sale

Already found your buyer or your boat? You can also entrust me with the administrative side only.

Preparing and drafting the sale agreement and bill of sale within the agreed assignment
Compiling and following the transaction file
Transfer of ownership and change of owner
Support with registration formalities depending on the situation
Flag deregistration request and follow-up
Administrative support for a change of flag
Help locating and obtaining available CE conformity documents: declaration of conformity, duplicates or other documents from the relevant parties
Help locating proof of VAT paid and compiling the supporting file
Coordinating formalities for an international sale
Identifying missing documents and following up with the relevant bodies

Every file depends on the boat, its history and the country involved. We review together the steps and documents required.

Hand over my paperwork

Aerial view of a motor boat running along a rocky coast with turquoise water

Motor boats, day cruisers, cabin cruisers, RIBs and sailing yachts.Ajaccio · South Corsica · Var depending on your project

How it works

Clear support, step by step

You tell me about your project.
We agree on the assignment, its terms and the quote.
I coordinate the planned viewings, exchanges or formalities.
You receive the agreed follow-up until the assignment is complete.

Gallery

In pictures

Motor boats, RIBs, day cruisers, catamarans and sailing yachts.

Ajaccio and South Corsica, at the heart of my work

I work mainly in Ajaccio and South Corsica, particularly around Porticcio, Propriano, Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio and Solenzara. Assignments in the Var can also be arranged depending on your project.

Some formalities and exchanges can be handled remotely, depending on the file.

FAQ

Your questions

Why use a boat broker to sell my boat?

I handle the time-consuming steps: the listing, qualifying contacts, viewings, negotiation and paperwork. You keep one point of contact until the handover.

Can you help me buy a pre-owned boat in Ajaccio or South Corsica?

Yes. We define your budget, cruising plans and the type of boat together, then I organise the search, viewings and the follow-up of the purchase.

Can you view a boat for me if I am far away?

Yes. I organise or carry out the viewing, take additional photos and videos, and present the boat to you remotely when conditions allow.

Can you view a boat you are not selling?

Yes, the viewing can concern a boat I do not hold a mandate for. We agree on its scope beforehand.

Can I hand over only the paperwork?

Yes. If you have already found your buyer or your boat, you can entrust me with the administrative side only.

Do you help with the sale agreement, bill of sale and transfer of ownership?

Yes, within the agreed assignment: preparing the sale agreement and bill of sale, then following the transfer of ownership.

Can you handle a flag deregistration or change of flag?

Yes. I support the deregistration request, follow the file and handle the administrative steps of a change of flag.

What if CE documents or proof of VAT are missing?

I help you locate the available documents from the relevant parties and compile the file. Obtaining them depends on the bodies involved and the boat’s history.

How can I find out the terms and fees?

The terms and quote are defined after we talk, based on your needs and the scope of the assignment.

Blog

Tips, itineraries and stopovers

My articles on cruising, buying or selling a boat in Corsica and the Var.

Itinéraires

Contact

Let’s talk about your boating project

A boat to sell, a purchase in mind, a viewing to arrange or paperwork to prepare? Contact me directly or tell me what you need in a few words.

Phone+33 6 98 97 33 74

WhatsApp+33 6 98 97 33 74

Emailviaoceana.sud@gmail.com

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