About
Hong Kong Yacht Broker
Sean Baylis
“Boating is a lifestyle choice”
Trusted by owners and buyers alike for the last 8 years. I've sold approximately 50 boats — some big, some small, some fast, some slow. Whatever you're looking for, I'm always happy to help find the right boat for you.
Buying a boat isn't all that complicated — finding the right boat for your needs is.
The Boat Buying Process
Decide what you want the boat for
Sailing? Racing? Cruising to the beach with the kids? Power boats too — every boat has its niche. Boating is a lifestyle choice, so start with the lifestyle.
Find the right boat
Check Facebook and the brokers around town. We're happy to advise on the buy side, and will run the search for you for a 3% buyer's commission if you'd like us to.
Arrange a viewing
Found a boat you like? Time to go see it in person.
Get a second opinion
Bring someone with real knowledge for a second viewing — a professional surveyor, or anyone who knows what to look for.
Make an offer
Offer accepted? Good — onward.
Sign the sales contract
Terms and conditions are stipulated, subject to a successful sea trial and survey.
Pay the deposit, sea trial
A 10% deposit is paid and you proceed to sea trial.
Survey
Always do a survey. Conducted at your cost, by an independent, trusted surveyor.
Pay the balance, transfer ownership
Once survey is successful, the balance is paid and ownership documentation is transferred.
Get qualified
You don't need a PVOC to own a boat, but you do need one to operate it. If you're new to boating, we recommend a safe boat handling course.