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Boat Trade-In Evaluation

Now is the time to trade in your boat! With a limited number of boats available throughout the country, your boat is worth more to us than ever before.

If you're ready for more room, more features and more fun on the water, let's talk about trading in and trading up. Act now to take advantage of our top boat trade-in value* and get ready for an endless time on the water with your family and friends. Request a free, no-obligation boat trade-in evaluation today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once a dealer takes your trade-in you are no longer the owner of your boat and not responsible for it. When selling your boat yourself until you find a buyer for your boat you remain the owners and are responsible for it. Additionally, a dealer will likely have the resources to spruce up your boat and make it attractive to buyers if any work is needed. MarineMax has active customers looking for a boat, and it just might be yours! Since you are no longer the owner of the boat and have moved on to enjoying your new boat, you will not have to worry about the hassles of showing your boat to potential buyers, sea trialing it or having a survey completed either.

When trading in your current boat and moving in to your new boat, in some states, there is a sales tax benefit. You may only pay sales tax on the price of the new boat less the amount of the trade in. Check with your local state registration agency.

When you trade in your boat with a dealer, the process is completed and the dealer takes ownership of the boat and is responsible for it moving forward. When using brokerage services to sell you boat, you will continue to own your boat until a buyer purchases your boat.

When listing with MarineMax your boat or yacht appears on marinemax.com, marinemaxyachts.com, yachtworld.com, boats.com, boattrader.com, boatdealers.ca, and marinesource.com. We also offer advertising in national magazines like Power & Motor Yacht, Boating, Yachting, and Showboats International. Digital marketing support includes email, web banners, and search engine marketing.

Have your title or documentation ready once you decide to trade-in your boat. Being prepared in advance eliminates the last minute search to find these documents.

With MarineMax simply contact your local store. A team member will talk to you to learn about your current boat and complete a trade-in evaluation. During this process, a sales consultant will also work with you to help you in finding your next dream boat!

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