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Private owners — Buying

Buying a boat

A selection built around your programme, not simply a list of advertisements.

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Buying with a method, not on impulse

A successful purchase starts with the programme: where you will cruise, with whom, how many days a year and for what real use. Model, length and price come next.

Lion Yachting represents the buyer. We prepare the options, organise the checks, coordinate the professionals required and let you decide with full visibility.

We replace neither the marine surveyor nor legal and tax advisers: we organise their involvement and feed their conclusions into the decision.

Equipment inspection during a yacht handover

Acquisition & search

Purchasing a boat involves more than identifying a model or negotiating a price. The boat, condition, history, operating cost and intended programme must genuinely correspond to the client’s project.

Lion Yachting can provide:

definition of the acquisition brief;
market search and boat shortlisting;
initial review of listings and available documents;
organisation and support during viewings;
preparation of questions for the seller or shipyard;
negotiation support;
coordination of the marine survey;
follow-up of conditions and identified defects;
preparation of delivery and owner familiarisation;
coordination of registration, insurance, transport or handover with the relevant professionals.

We do not replace the marine surveyor. We organise the survey and help the client incorporate its conclusions into the purchase decision.

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Pre-owned boat search & purchase

The advertisement is only the beginning of the assessment.

Lion Yachting can conduct a targeted search or represent the buyer in relation to an opportunity already identified.

The assignment may include:

defining the requirement;
market search and shortlisting;
initial communication with sellers and brokers;
review of available documentation;
organisation of viewings;
coordination of survey and sea trial;
assessment of expected works and costs;
negotiation and coordination of transaction stages;
transport, delivery and familiarisation.

An independent survey is generally recommended before purchasing a pre-owned boat. The budget should include possible works, insurance, berth, maintenance and equipment still required.

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New boats & partner brands

A new boat should be configured for its future use, not simply ordered from an options list.

Depending on the brands, builders and commercial agreements currently in force, Lion Yachting may support:

understanding the range and differences between models;
defining the configuration;
reviewing propulsion and equipment;
preparing and comparing commercial proposals;
coordination with the builder;
coordination of options and modifications;
preparation of transport and delivery;
launching, trials and familiarisation;
follow-up of initial observations and interventions.

Models, pricing, specifications, lead times and representation territories must be confirmed at the time of the enquiry.

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Our boating areas

Sailing boats & performance sailing

From dinghies to cruising yachts, the programme should determine the required performance, technical level and comfort.

Lion Yachting can support the search for or presentation of:

training dinghies and youth boats;
performance and racing sailboats;
cruising monohulls;
new and pre-owned sailing yachts;
projects for clubs, sailing schools and professional operators;
boats requiring delivery, preparation or owner familiarisation.

The assessment may include deck layout, usual crew, operating area, owner experience, racing or cruising programme and operating cost.

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Exterior rendering of a modern catamaran from a three-quarter angle

Catamarans & multihulls

Space, autonomy and comfort must be assessed against the reality of dimensions, weight and operation.

Depending on the project, Lion Yachting can assist with:

a private cruising catamaran;
a boat intended for rental or charter;
a hybrid or electric catamaran;
a new-build project with options and customisation;
a pre-owned search in France or internationally;
coordination of survey, delivery and familiarisation.

Beam, berth availability, handling costs, energy autonomy and system complexity should be considered from the shortlisting stage.

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Motor boats & dayboats

For leisure outings, coastal cruising, day use or professional operation.

We can search for or present:

dayboats and open boats;
motor cruisers;
trawlers and long-range boats;
motor yachts;
recent boats, pre-owned craft or units requiring upgrades;
solutions suited to passenger trips, transfers or hospitality.

The choice should consider useful speed, fuel consumption, passenger capacity, onboard comfort, propulsion, maintenance, storage and operating area.

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Our method

Understand the programme

We clarify the use, operating area, passenger numbers, experience, timetable and budget.

Define the criteria

We separate essential requirements, preferences and points requiring a decision.

Explore the market

We compare new boats, pre-owned opportunities, partner models and European markets.

Verify

We gather information, organise viewings and coordinate the required professionals.

Negotiate & secure the stages

We help prepare a coherent offer and organise the conditions, documents and prior checks.

Deliver & familiarise

We can coordinate transport, launching, acceptance, trials and familiarisation with the boat.

Purchase, ownership & total budget

The purchase price represents only part of the cost. Depending on the boat, the following should also be considered:

survey and trials;
transport and handling;
registration and formalities;
insurance;
berth or storage;
routine maintenance and winterisation;
upgrade works;
safety and navigation equipment;
fuel or energy;
management, charter preparation or crew.

Lion Yachting helps identify these elements before commitment so that solutions can be compared on a more realistic basis.

Important — availability, specifications & survey

Information concerning boats, prices, equipment, performance, lead times and availability must be confirmed before commitment. Images may show a configuration, option or unit different from the boat being offered.

Lion Yachting does not guarantee the condition of a pre-owned boat without survey, berth availability, financing, future value or resale time. Surveys, legal or tax advice, regulatory checks and specialist work must be entrusted to the competent professionals.