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GlobalBoats Guides

Learn how GlobalBoats works. Explore features, AI capabilities, Vessel Intelligence, plans and practical guides for buying and selling boats.

Choose your path

Plans for every stage

Start privately, grow a professional presence, or build a full business workflow. Plans are designed to make the next step clear.

Private Seller

For an individual selling one or a small number of boats.

Main benefits
Publish listings, manage enquiries and keep buyer conversations in one place.
Typical use case
Sell your own boat with a clear, trusted public listing.
Upgrade path
Move to Business Starter when you need a branded profile or repeat selling.

Business Starter

For independent brokers, dealers and small maritime businesses.

Main benefits
Business Profile, multiple listings, lead tools and a professional presence.
Typical use case
Turn occasional listings into a consistent sales pipeline.
Upgrade path
Move to Business Growth as inventory, team activity and reporting expand.

Business Growth

For established businesses managing a growing catalogue and team.

Main benefits
More visibility, stronger analytics, lead management and promotion options.
Typical use case
Coordinate active inventory and convert more marketplace demand.
Upgrade path
Move to Business Pro for advanced scale, intelligence and premium visibility.

Business Pro

For high-volume brokers, dealers and organisations that need the full platform.

Main benefits
Maximum reach, advanced insights, AI capabilities and priority business tooling.
Typical use case
Run a data-informed, multi-user operation across a large inventory.
Upgrade path
Work with your account team as your market coverage and requirements evolve.

Platform essentials

Features that keep boats moving

Everything you need to present inventory, discover the right vessel and turn interest into action.

Listings

Present boat details, pricing, imagery and specifications in a structured, searchable format.

Business Profiles

Give buyers a reliable view of your company, expertise, inventory and contact options.

Favorites

Save promising boats and return to a focused shortlist when you are ready.

Saved Searches

Keep a search on hand and stay close to new listings that match your criteria.

Lead Generation

Capture buyer interest through clear calls to action and direct enquiry flows.

Analytics

Understand listing attention and business activity so you can improve decisions.

Events

Discover boat shows and industry events that connect the maritime community.

Featured Listings

Give selected inventory additional visibility when timing and reach matter most.

The intelligence layer

Vessel Intelligence

Vessel Intelligence is the heart of GlobalBoats.

A living intelligence platform

While most marketplaces only show today's listings, GlobalBoats is building a living intelligence platform that understands the history, characteristics, and market behavior of vessels over time.

Every verified vessel helps expand a growing maritime knowledge base that delivers deeper insights than a traditional marketplace ever could.

What you can do

  • Discover historical asking prices
  • Analyze market trends
  • Compare similar vessels
  • Explore detailed technical specifications
  • Find comparable boats in seconds
  • Receive AI-powered valuation insights
  • Understand how a vessel has evolved over time

Smarter with every market update

As our database grows, Vessel Intelligence becomes smarter. Every new listing, every verified specification, and every market update contributes to a richer understanding of the global boating market.

Built for better decisions

Whether you're a private buyer, yacht broker, dealer, insurer, lender, or marine professional, Vessel Intelligence helps you make better decisions with data—not guesswork.

A maritime intelligence vision

Our vision is ambitious: to build one of the world's most comprehensive maritime intelligence platforms, transforming millions of listings into structured knowledge and AI-powered insights for the entire boating industry.

Intelligence layer

AI that makes the market clearer

GlobalBoats AI is designed to support human judgement with useful signals, structured information and better discovery.

AI Vessel Valuation

Estimate a boat’s market position using vessel details and relevant market signals.

AI Vessel Intelligence

Turn vessel records and history into a concise, decision-ready profile.

AI Search

Find relevant boats using natural language alongside structured filters.

AI OCR Import

Extract useful vessel data from documents and images to reduce manual entry.

AI Listing Quality

Identify missing details and improve clarity before a listing reaches buyers.

AI Marketing

Create sharper listing messaging and campaign ideas for the right audience.

AI Price Monitoring

Track pricing context and changes so sellers and brokers can respond sooner.

Practical guides

Buying & Selling

A few fundamentals make every boat transaction clearer, more efficient and easier to trust.

How to sell a boat

Prepare the vessel, choose the right details, price it thoughtfully and respond quickly to serious interest.

How to buy a boat

Define your needs, compare vessels, check the history and ask focused questions before committing.

Pricing tips

Use condition, specification, comparable vessels and current demand—not wishful thinking alone.

Listing tips

Lead with the facts buyers need, keep information consistent and make the next action obvious.

Best photos

Use bright, honest images that show the exterior, interior, engine space, layout and condition.

Required documents

Keep ownership, registration, service, specification and compliance documents organised and ready.

The connected marketplace

Marketplace

GlobalBoats connects discovery, reputation and follow-up in one maritime marketplace.

Events

Find the shows, exhibitions and community moments where the industry meets.

Business Profiles

Research the people and companies behind the inventory before you reach out.

Favorites

Build a private shortlist of vessels worth revisiting and comparing.

Saved Searches

Stay informed when matching boats enter the marketplace.

Lead Management

Keep buyer enquiries organised so good opportunities do not disappear.

Confidence by design

Trust & Safety

Good marketplace experiences depend on clear information, responsible handling and sensible safeguards.

Verification

Use available identity, business and listing signals to make decisions with more confidence.

Privacy

Your account and personal information are handled with privacy and access controls in mind.

Fraud Prevention

Stay alert to unusual payment requests, pressure tactics and details that do not add up.

AI Moderation

Automated checks can help identify quality and safety concerns while human judgement remains essential.

Quick answers

FAQ

Short answers to common questions. Dedicated guides will go deeper over time.

What is GlobalBoats?

GlobalBoats is a maritime marketplace and intelligence platform for discovering, presenting and managing boats.

Who can use GlobalBoats?

Private sellers, buyers, brokers, dealers, manufacturers and maritime organisations can use the platform.

Can I sell my own boat?

Yes. Private Seller is designed for individuals listing their own boat.

What is a Business Profile?

It is a public professional presence for your company, expertise, inventory and contact options.

How do Favorites work?

Favorites let you save vessels privately so you can return to them and compare them later.

What are Saved Searches?

They store your search criteria so you can quickly revisit a market and watch for matching boats.

What is Vessel Intelligence?

It is the structured record and market context that helps explain a vessel beyond a single listing.

Is an AI valuation an appraisal?

No. It is an informative estimate and should be combined with professional inspection and market expertise.

Can AI read my documents?

AI OCR can help extract data from supported documents, but always review the results for accuracy.

How should I price my boat?

Consider condition, specification, comparable vessels, history and current demand together.

What photos should a listing include?

Include honest, well-lit views of the exterior, interior, engine space, layout and any notable condition.

How do buyers contact sellers?

Buyers can use the enquiry and contact paths provided on a listing or Business Profile.

What is a Featured Listing?

It is a promoted listing placement intended to increase visibility for selected inventory.

How do I avoid fraud?

Verify identities and documents, avoid pressure, and do not send funds before independently confirming the transaction.

Are my saved boats public?

Favorites and Saved Searches are personal account features unless the product explicitly says otherwise.

Which plan should I choose?

Start with the plan that matches your activity today and upgrade as inventory, team needs and visibility grow.