Used boat test: Oyster LD43 vs Sunseeker Superhawk 43
In this month's used boat test we throw caution to the wind and test the Ferrari of the sea, the Sunseeker Superhawk 43, and its Bentley equivalent, the Oyster LD43
Used boats
Many boaters start their hobby by buying a used boat, as this can offer much better value for money than buying a new model.
Various avenues are available, including dealerships, brokerages, part-exchange and direct purchase, either face-to-face or online via the likes of eBay.
However, it is strongly encouraged for potential used boat buyers to make sure that the model has a full service history and is looked over by a marine surveyor before they part with their cash.
This is even more important for those considering buying a used boat that is moored overseas, although be aware that some or all of the paperwork may be in a foreign language.
Buyers are also advised to take a sea trial before signing a deal, so that they can determine how well the boat copes with offshore conditions and find out how well it handles.
MBY.com features monthly Used Boat buyer guides from our market expert Nick Burnham, as well as regular news updates. Click on the links below to read on…
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Used boat test: Botnia Targa 27
We head out in a used Botnia Targa 27
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Used boat test: Fairline Phantom 43 vs Princess 42
Both the Fairline Phantom 43 and the Princess 42 are optimum size for two en-suite cabin flybridge cruisers in our opinion, but when we took both boats out on test recently, which one came out on top?
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Sealine C39 used boat test video
Find out what we thought of this used Sealine C39 when we took it out in this boat test video
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Used boat - Sunseeker Manhattan 62
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat - Aquastar Ocean Ranger 38
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat - Azimut 42
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat - Fairline Phantom 50
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Video of MBM's 5k used boat challenge
We search for budget boats to help get you on the water for less
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Used boat - Sealine SC35
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat: Hatteras 54
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat: Weymouth 51
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat: Tyler Vortex 43
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat: Princess V42
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat: Sealine T60
Technical writer Greg Copp gives you a tour of another used boat bargain
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Used boat: Atlantic 444
Part of our head-to-head test of liveaboard cruisers
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Used boat: Van der Valk Comfort 50
Part of our head-to-head test of liveaboard cruisers
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Used boat: Trader 535
Part of our head-to-head test of liveaboard cruisers
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Used Easter Boat Show
Big numbers expected at Ancasta's joint venue show
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Gallery: Used boat bargains at The London Boat Show
We check out the used boats at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show
