Aqua invites you to choose second-hand yachts, well-maintained and high-quality. Unlike previous years, today in Israel you can find quite a few second-hand yachts offered for sale to the public. The range of second-hand yachts for sale can vary from tens of thousands of shekels to several hundreds of thousands, with the price determined according to various parameters, such as size, the way it is operated, and also the equipment and different elements that are part of it. Those looking for a second-hand vessel usually plan to head out to the open sea, to the nearby shores of Greece or the coasts of Turkey. Others prefer to stay closer and sail with the yacht they purchased along the country’s coast, from north to south.
How to find the right yacht
When looking for second-hand yachts for sale, it is recommended to consider several key points that will help in finding the right yacht. First, it is important to define the budget with which you are setting out. Second-hand yachts are offered today in a very wide range of prices, to which additional costs must also be added, such as the costs of a marine engineer responsible for inspecting the yacht before purchase, such as travel to the destination offering the yacht (you can find second-hand yachts abroad, in Greece for example), docking costs, and more. Sometimes, the same yachts, the same model, may have different prices. These can be second-hand yachts for sale where one is fully equipped while the other is without sails. These differences affect the price and lead to sometimes significant gaps. The model itself must also be taken into account.
It is possible to find many second-hand vessels suitable for specific needs, while others are suitable for different types of needs. Defining the need in advance will also help in finding the right yacht, the one that will provide the required solutions and be a perfect answer to the existing needs. Whether these are second-hand yachts made of wood or perhaps yachts made of fiberglass, each has different uses and characteristics. It is advisable to define and already in the early stages of the search to determine what type of yacht you are interested in and to examine the existing options accordingly. A trial sail is a must and it will help you to check the yacht and ensure that it indeed suits. Also, before the purchase, it is possible to rent a yacht for a short period and in the same model you intend to buy, and in this way to experience and live it for a few days.
How much does it cost?
The costs vary as mentioned and often depend on the condition of the yacht itself. A market survey and comparison between 5 or 6 different yachts will help you find it much easier and it is inevitable. This requires a lot of patience from you, as well as a good spirit and the assistance of experts. If you have close friends, yacht owners, it is advisable to enlist them for the task and ask them to help you conduct this market survey. Preliminary investigation and learning about this topic in advance will also help and mainly to understand the market better, learn about the existing models and know what is important to examine when looking for a yacht that is not new, a second-hand yacht.
So, what to check?
You found a second-hand vessel, including yachts offered for sale, good quality second-hand yachts? Impressed by its external appearance? Now you must also check its internal part. It is important to check the equipment in it, the electrical devices, all the openings in it, and also the water pumps. It is advisable to use a professional for this examination to ensure that a thorough examination is conducted that examines all the parameters related to the yacht. You should also refer to the engine itself and check the yacht when it is out of the water. In this way, it is often possible to identify certain faults that are sometimes missed, faults that could indicate a serious problem, whose future repair may cost you a lot of money. Osmosis or cracks should not worry you, however, if you discovered such in the yacht, take into account that their repair requires a significant financial investment that should be reflected in the price required for the yacht itself.
Turning to a company specializing in the sale of second-hand sailing vessels, including yachts, is the right and safe way to find a suitable yacht.
