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Boats & yachts for trade
The two happiest days of boat ownership have a third now: the day you trade it for something you’ll use every day: a home, land, an RV, or a truck.
The meter that never stops
- Slip or mooringMonthly, whether you go out or not
- InsurancePriced on value, paid on schedule
- Maintenance & haul-outsThe rule of thumb everyone learns late
- Winterization & storageSeasonal costs for seasonal use
Every line stops the day the trade closes. That’s the motivation behind most listings on this page.
Boat and yacht owners on GoSwap are motivated by high operating costs, changing lifestyles, or a desire to convert marine equity into land-based assets. Powerboats, center consoles, cruisers, fishing vessels, and superyachts are all listed here by owners seeking direct trades.
Active boat trade listings
76’ Lazarra motor yacht
Seeking:
Very flexible
2006 Mainship 430 aft cabin trawler for trade.
Seeking:
Very flexible
2014 Leopard 39 catamaran for trade
Seeking:
Very flexible
78ft 1965 Burger Flybridge Motor Yacht "FantaSea"
Seeking:
Very flexible
2015 Carver C37 w/ deisels
Seeking:
Very flexibleWho’s selling the slip
Yacht owners with high slip fees, insurance, and maintenance costs converting to more liquid assets
Powerboat owners transitioning from water recreation to land-based hobbies or real estate
Anglers or sportsmen trading specialized fishing vessels for trucks, ATVs, or land
Marina owners or captains restructuring their fleet by trading out vessels they no longer need
Survey, then sea trial. Always.
Buying on the seller’s word about engine hours and history is how boat trades go wrong. The fix costs 1–1.5% of the vessel’s value and protects both sides.
- 1. Commission a marine survey from a NAMS/SAMS surveyor plus a sea trial
- 2. Inspect the hull, engines, and electronics; verify engine hours
- 3. Run a USCG or state title/lien search
- 4. Confirm documentation status and any recorded maritime liens
Trades leaving the marina
A 40-foot express cruiser traded for a vacation property or lakefront land, converting marina costs into owned real estate
A bass boat and trailer swapped for a truck or SUV, giving the owner practical transportation instead of seasonal recreation
A high-end center console traded for a smaller vessel plus cash, right-sizing for the owner’s current lifestyle
State use tax commonly applies to vessel transfers, and documented vessels have their own registry rules. If the boat is moving states, check the destination’s rules too: before closing, not after.
The brokerage-free tier
Sportfishers, express cruisers, and motor yachts don’t have to wait out the marina brokerage market. A direct exchange finds the counterparty who wants your vessel and has what you want next: one negotiation, no commission, no season on the listing sheet.
A 45-foot sportfisher for a waterfront home
Nautical equity connected straight to residential real estate
A center console package for an overlanding truck
Water recreation swapped for land adventure, trailer and gear included
A motor yacht for a small commercial property
Lifestyle asset converted into an income-producing one, plus cash
High-value vessel trades run on documentation: a USCG title abstract, a marine survey with sea trial, escrowed funds and bills of sale, and a closing timed to fund together with the asset on the other side.
More water, more trades
Boat trade FAQ
Trade the slip fees for a deed.
List your boat for free and see what owners of homes, land, and vehicles will offer.