What sellers need to know
- Inventory is part of the bargain
- Separate installed and removable items
- Name every exclusion early
- Recheck at handover
Use Categories the Buyer Can Inspect
Organise the list around the vessel: hull and deck, ground tackle, rig and sails, machinery, electrical, navigation, plumbing, galley, safety, tender, spares and personal items.
Describe make, model, quantity and location for important removable equipment. Add serial numbers where they help avoid substitution disputes.
Separate Included, Excluded and Negotiable Items
Mark each item clearly. Personal tools, artwork, portable electronics, berth equipment and sentimental items should not be left to assumption.
Remove exclusions before photography where possible or label them consistently in the advertisement and contract.
Record Condition Without Creating False Warranties
Use factual descriptions such as operational on the listing date, not tested, service due or known fault. Avoid promising future performance unless the contract intentionally includes that warranty.
Update the inventory when an item fails, is repaired or is removed during the campaign.
Attach and Reconcile at Handover
Make the final inventory an identified attachment to the contract. At handover, walk through high-value items, keys, manuals and spares and note any agreed change.
Both parties should retain the final version with the settlement record.
Yacht Sale Inventory Template FAQs
Is the yacht inventory legally important?
It can form part of the sale agreement and helps prevent disputes. Use a clear final version attached or referenced by the contract.
Should personal tools be included?
Only if you intend to include them. Identify excluded tools and remove or label them before the buyer makes an offer.
How detailed should the inventory be?
Detailed enough to identify valuable, removable or easily confused items. Group low-value consumables where individual listing adds little value.
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