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FROM DOCK TO BID
Three routes. One clear process.
Buy a boat
Create an account, browse the appropriate marketplace, inspect title and condition, then bid or buy now. Authorize $50 before bidding.
Sell privately
Sign in, complete the owner listing wizard, submit documentation, and wait for verification and admin approval.
Sell commercially or donate
Marine professionals apply for an approved commercial account. Individual donors use Captain’s Charity Boats intake.
Bid with a clear plan.
Buyer bidding policy. $50 card authorization is required before bidding. Winning buyers have seven days to pay. Nonpayment charges the authorized $50 and restricts the buyer; unsuccessful holds are released. Authorization must cover the auction and payment deadline.
Seller payouts default to held until confirmed payment, signed release, title release and pickup proof; admin release is required. Only admin-marked Trusted Sellers can qualify for immediate payout after buyer payment. Open cases, holds and restrictions block release.
Use Harbor-Bid messages for seller questions. Every message is reviewed before delivery. Sharing personal contact details or arranging an off-site transaction is prohibited.
A bid in the final 2 minutes extends the auction to 2 minutes remaining. Launch pilot private sales: 7.5% buyer premium + $99 document fee; seller pays 0% commission and no listing fee. Industry professionals: no seller/listing fee; buyer pays the displayed premium + $99 document fee. Taxes and transport are extra. Inspect before committing; read title and condition disclosures.
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