FLORIDA BOATING GUIDES — MARKET INSIGHTS — BUYER AND SELLER RESOURCES
The AFYS Blog — Florida Boating Guides and Yacht Market Insights
Practical guides for Florida boat buyers and sellers — from the licensed brokers at All Florida Yacht Sales who work this market every day.
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Two Guides Worth Reading First
FOR BUYERS
The Complete Guide to Buying a Boat in Florida
Everything Florida boat buyers need to know - from choosing the right vessel and working with a buyer's broker, to getting a marine survey, securing financing, and completing documentation. Start here before you start shopping.
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FOR SELLERS
How to Sell Your Boat in Florida - The Complete Seller's Guide
From pricing your vessel and choosing between consignment and private sale, to working with a broker, marketing your boat, and handling documentation at closing - this is the full picture for Florida boat sellers.
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What Are You Looking to Learn?
Buying a Boat in Florida
Buyer's brokers, marine surveys, financing, choosing the right vessel, and buying from out of state. Everything a Florida boat buyer needs before and during the purchase.
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Selling Your Boat in Florida
Pricing your vessel, consignment vs private sale, marketing, working with a broker, and what documentation is needed at closing. The full seller's picture.
6 GUIDES
Marine Documentation
USCG documentation, Florida title and registration, lien searches, bills of sale, and what happens at closing. Demystifying the paperwork side of boat ownership.
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Florida Boat Market Insights
Florida marine market conditions, boating lifestyle guides, Tampa Bay vs Miami market differences, and seasonal buying and selling trends across the state.
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Florida Boating Guides From the AFYS Team
FOR BUYERS
Do I Need a Buyer's Broker When Buying a Boat in Florida?
In a Florida boat transaction, the listing broker works for the seller. Here is what that means for you as a buyer - and why having your own representation matters.
FOR SELLERS
Boat Consignment vs Private Sale - Which Is Right for You?
Both options have real advantages depending on your vessel, your timeline, and how involved you want to be in the selling process. Here is an honest comparison.
FOR BUYERS
How to Get a Marine Survey Before Buying a Boat
A marine survey is one of the most important steps in any boat purchase. Here is what it covers, what it costs, and how to find an independent surveyor in Florida.
FOR SELLERS
How to Price Your Boat to Sell in the Florida Market
Overpriced boats sit. Underpriced boats cost you money. Here is how AFYS brokers approach pricing - and what data points actually matter in the current Florida market.
FOR BUYERS
Boat Financing in Florida - What Buyers Need to Know Before They Apply
Financing a boat is different from financing a car. Here is what Florida lenders look at, what affects your rate, and why getting pre-qualified early changes the buying experience.
FOR SELLERS
What Documentation Do You Need to Sell a Boat in Florida?
Sellers are often surprised by how much paperwork is involved in a Florida boat transaction. Here is what you need, what AFYS Marine Doc handles, and what to prepare in advance.
FOR BUYERS
How to Choose the Right Boat for Florida Waters
Tampa Bay, the Gulf, the Keys, the Intracoastal - each waterway has its own demands. Here is how to think about vessel type before you start shopping.
FOR SELLERS
How Long Does It Take to Sell a Boat in Florida?
The honest answer depends on pricing, condition, and how your vessel is marketed. Here is what AFYS brokers see in a typical timeline - and what shortens or lengthens it.
FOR BUYERS
Out-of-State Buyers Guide to Purchasing a Florida Boat
Thousands of buyers purchase Florida boats every year without ever stepping foot in Florida until closing day. Here is how AFYS handles remote purchases - and what you need to know before yours.
FOR SELLERS
Why You Need a Licensed Yacht Broker to Sell Your Boat
Private sales seem simpler - until they are not. Here is what a licensed Florida yacht broker actually does in a transaction, and why it typically results in a better outcome for sellers.
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Talking to a Broker Is the Second Step.
Our licensed Florida yacht brokers answer the questions in these guides every single week - with real buyers and sellers in real transactions. If you are ready to move from researching to acting, reach out and we will pick up exactly where the article left off.
Florida's Yacht Brokerage. Florida's Boating Resource.
AFYS is not just a brokerage - we are the team that will walk you through every question you have about buying or selling a boat in Florida, from the first search to the final signature.
All Florida Yacht Sales
Licensed Florida Yacht Brokerage
Locations & Contact
Tampa / Ruskin:
Boat Consignment Lot:
1504 7th St SW,
Ruskin FL 33570
AFYS Plus RV Lot:
3417 West Shell Point Road, Ruskin, Florida 33570
Miami / Hollywood:
2728 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL, 33020
(561) 396-9790
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Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 10am-2:30pm
All Florida Yacht Sales (AFYS) is a licensed Florida yacht brokerage offering boat buying, boat selling, vessel consignment, marine documentation, and financing resources across Tampa Bay, Miami, Boca Raton, and the Gulf Coast. Florida Yacht Broker License Numbers 13251, 13207, and 13038. 50,000 sq ft consignment dealership in Tampa. Representing buyers and sellers throughout Florida with personalized, hands-on brokerage service. Call (941) 451-5455.
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