Brokerage, viewings, surveys & closing
Six services led by CPYB brokers and an ABYC-certified technical advisor, each with its scope and fee stated plainly. An enquiry starts a conversation; it never confirms a reservation or purchase.
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Buyer yacht acquisition
no upfront buyer fee
Walking onto a listing broker's dock alone leaves a buyer represented by the seller's agent. As a dedicated buyer broker, Northwake Yacht Gallery searches listed and quiet boatyard inventory matching your cruising range and draft limits, checks sold-boat price benchmarks, drafts protective survey and sea-trial contingencies, and negotiates haul-out repair allowances on your behalf.
Suits buyers who want their own CPYB advocate rather than the seller's broker.
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Full-service yacht brokerage
10% commission, paid at closing
A pre-listing ABYC systems check catches survey deal-breakers early. The brokerage then produces underway drone video and natural-light cabin photography, syndicates the listing across YachtWorld, BoatWizard and co-brokerage networks, accompanies every showing and negotiates a clean YBAA Purchase & Sale contract. Commission is tiered on yachts of US$1M and above.
Suits owners presenting a vessel to national and international buyers.
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Private dockside viewing
complimentary · 90 min
Reserved dockside time aboard any vessel in the Annapolis slips or partner marinas. Before boarding, the full specification dossier is prepared, from engine and generator hours and the last bottom-paint and zinc dates to electronics upgrades and service invoices, and engine hatches, lazarettes and bilges are opened so the boat can be judged thoroughly.
Suits buyers with a shortlist who want to see a boat properly before making an offer.
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Haul-out survey & sea trial coordination
US$350 flat fee, credited at closing
Booking a yard haul-out slot, a licensed trial captain, an accredited hull surveyor and an engine technician on the same tide window can stall a deal. The whole survey day is coordinated while the SAMS or NAMS surveyor stays fully independent, so wide-open-throttle RPM, operating temperatures, moisture readings and fluid samples are documented properly. The fee is credited at closing.
Suits buyers whose written offer has been accepted subject to sea trial and survey.
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SoldBoats market appraisal
free for sellers · US$450 written
Asking prices on boat portals can sit well apart from real closing figures. Using broker-only SoldBoats closing data and BUC condition matrices, the valuation adjusts for freshwater or saltwater history, engine overhaul hours, rigging age and electronics to give a realistic market value and a net seller proceeds estimate. A formal written insurance or estate appraisal is US$450.
Suits owners weighing a sale, and executors or insurers who need a written figure.
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USCG documentation & escrow
included at closing
Maritime title transfers carry their own federal and state requirements. The closing manager orders an official USCG Abstract of Title to confirm there are no hidden maritime liens or preferred ship mortgages, works with marine lenders and hull insurers, processes the Certificate of Documentation or state registration transfer, and refers licensed delivery or training captains. Buyer deposits sit in a segregated maritime trust account, never mixed with brokerage operating funds.
Suits every buyer and seller closing a transaction through the brokerage.
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How contact works
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01
Share the plan
Share vessel type, cruising plans, rough length, draft limits and timing so the conversation starts with relevant boats.
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Review the fit
Northwake Yacht Gallery confirms the right service, which vessel dossiers are available and which systems need a closer look.
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Arrange the next step
A dockside viewing, appraisal or survey day is arranged directly, with marina access scheduled 24 to 48 hours ahead.
Unsure where to start?
A private dockside viewing is the simplest first step. The contact form also lets a buyer or owner describe a vessel, a sale or a closing question without choosing a service first.
Start with a dockside viewing
A private viewing is complimentary and runs about 90 minutes. Vessel type, rough length, cruising plans and timing are enough to arrange one.