This invaluable handbook guides you through each step of the selling process, from preparing your boat and placing an ad to dealing with prospective buyers and completing the transaction. Author Thomas Cook teaches techniques for accurately determining the actual market value of a boat and reveals which repairs and upgrades are worth doing and which are a waste of time and money. His advice concerning ad content and placement will maximize the number of your prospective buyers while minimizing the expense of advertising. This is an ideal guide for anyone who wants to sell a boat quickly, painlessly, and for a premium price.