Resource Hub
Everything You Need Before You Buy
Four knowledge areas, each built to answer the questions buyers ask us most, before they make an expensive mistake.
Step-by-Step Buying Guide
From first search to registration, the complete Turkey yacht purchase process in plain language.
- Finding the right vessel in Turkish waters
- Negotiation leverage points
- Pre-purchase survey, what to expect
- Title transfer & notary process
- Tax obligations for foreign buyers
- Marina berth & insurance setup
Brand Survey Guides
Model-specific defect patterns, known weak points, and what our surveyors check first on each hull.
- Beneteau Oceanis, keel bolt corrosion
- Bavaria, osmosis risk zones
- Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, deck hardware
- Fountaine Pajot, crossbeam inspection
- Lagoon, mast base & trampoline frames
- Azimut, engine room ventilation
Real Case Studies
Anonymous but accurate, what our surveyors found, what it cost to fix, and how buyers used it.
- Osmosis found → €18K price reduction
- Structural crack → deal walked away
- Engine hours fraud uncovered
- Hidden refit costs revealed pre-sale
- Insurance survey saved coverage
- Keel delamination in a "perfect" boat
Flag & Registration Guide
Turkish flag vs Malta vs Cayman vs Cyprus, tax implications, cruising restrictions, and true costs side by side.
- Turkish flag: residency rules & VAT
- Malta: EU cruising advantages
- Cayman Islands: charter fleets
- Cyprus: cost vs Malta comparison
- Temporary import for foreign buyers
- Annual cost breakdown per flag
Brand Survey Guides
Know Your Hull Before You Board
Each builder has characteristic failure modes. We've surveyed hundreds of these hulls in Turkish waters, here's what we look for.
Case Studies
What a Survey Actually Finds
Real outcomes from pre-purchase surveys in the Aegean and Mediterranean, anonymised, with the numbers that matter.
Advanced Osmosis, 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 40
Listed as "ready to sail." Hull moisture readings averaged 92% WME across six zones. Repair estimate €22,000. Buyer used survey to renegotiate €18,000 off asking price, deal completed at fair market value.
Structural Keel Joint Failure, 2014 Bavaria 46
Seller declared "minor cosmetic crack." Survey revealed full-depth delamination at keel-to-hull joint with iron oxide staining. Repair cost estimated €35,000+. Buyer walked away. Vessel relisted six months later, significantly repriced.
Engine Hours Discrepancy, 2016 Azimut 45
Logbook and listing stated 840 engine hours. Bore scope inspection, impeller history, and injection pump wear pattern indicated 3,200+ actual hours. Survey report formed the basis of a successful legal claim.
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