South Florida · Boat & yacht sales
Boat & yacht sales.
A morning offshore. An afternoon with family. A different chapter on the water. Whatever comes next, start with a boat that fits the way you want to live.
Buying or selling in South Florida? Talk directly with Joe Rizzo at AIRSEA II in Pompano Beach.
Talk boats with Joe ↗
Joe Rizzo · At home on the water
Buying a boat or yacht
Start with the day.
Then find the boat.
Before narrowing the search by brand or length, think about the outings you actually want to take. A boat can look right in a listing and still ask too much of your time, space, or budget.
The outing.
Fishing, local cruising, entertaining, or nights aboard? Consider where you will go, how often, and the conditions you expect to encounter.
The people.
Think about who comes along. Seating, shade, boarding access, a usable head, and space to move can matter more on an ordinary Saturday than an impressive specification.
The home port.
Check the practical fit with your dock, marina, lift, or trailer. Storage, bridge clearance, draft, and access deserve attention before you fall in love with a boat.
Boat and yacht sales are part of AIRSEA II’s aviation, marine, and insurance business. Joe is your starting point for a conversation about buying or selling.
Before the offer
Leave room for
owning it.
The purchase price is one part of the decision. Build a realistic picture of what it will take to keep this particular boat ready for the water.
Up front
Allow for the survey, any haul-out and specialist inspections, delivery, and equipment or repairs you expect to need immediately. Confirm the transaction’s taxes and fees with the appropriate professionals.
Over time
Plan for dockage or storage, insurance, fuel, cleaning, routine service, and unexpected repairs. The boat’s age, size, systems, condition, and use all affect that picture.
A lower asking price can leave more work ahead. Compare boats with their condition and likely near-term spending in view.
Discover Boating’s ownership-cost guide is a useful starting point for the expenses beyond the purchase price.
Understand the condition
See it afloat.
Look beneath.
Take it out.
A showing helps you picture ownership. A properly scoped pre-purchase survey helps you understand the boat you are considering. Choose an independent marine surveyor with experience in that type of vessel.
Afloat
Review the accessible structure, equipment, and systems. Ask what can be inspected, what will be tested, and what falls outside the survey.
Ashore
Discuss a haul-out so the surveyor can assess accessible underwater areas. Yard access, scheduling, and the vessel itself shape the inspection plan.
Under way
Use a sea trial to evaluate operation under agreed conditions. Ask whether a separate engine specialist or other additional inspection is appropriate.
Make time to understand the written findings before the decision deadline. Repairs, further investigation, and any changes to the deal should be addressed under the purchase agreement.
BoatUS explains the boat survey process, including the buyer’s choice of surveyor and the value of a written report.Selling your boat or yacht
Give the next owner
a clearer picture.
A thoughtful sale starts with an accurate account of the boat. Tell Joe what you own, how you have used it, and what you want the next move to accomplish.
The boat today
Share the make, model, year, location, engine details, available hours, and recent photographs. Include known issues alongside the features you value.
The work behind it
Gather service records, repair invoices, and details of upgrades. Separate completed work from projects still on the list.
The sale ahead
Discuss your timing, asking-price expectations, showing access, and available ownership or financing paperwork. Identify questions that need a lender, documentation specialist, or attorney.
You do not need a perfect presentation to make the first call. Start with what you know; work through the missing pieces from there.
Discuss selling your boat ↗
Joe and his family enjoying South Florida’s waterways.
There is a person behind the conversation
Time on the water
means something.
For Joe, it includes time with family. That personal connection is part of AIRSEA II’s marine business: understanding what someone hopes to enjoy, what ownership will involve, and when it is time for a change.
Joe is also a licensed insurance broker. Bring insurance into the discussion early, while you are considering the boat and how you intend to use it.
A few practical questions
Before you
step aboard.
A boat purchase brings together personal plans, technical findings, and ongoing costs. Here are a few points worth sorting out early.
Ask Joe your question ↗
Can I speak with Joe before I know which boat I want?
Yes. Start with how you want to use the boat, where you expect to keep it, your approximate budget, and your timing. You do not need a particular listing in mind to have a useful conversation about your next boat or yacht.
Is an insurance survey the same as a pre-purchase survey?
The purposes and scope can differ. An insurance survey may be less comprehensive than a pre-purchase condition and value survey. Tell the surveyor why you need the inspection, and confirm with any lender or insurer what they require before commissioning the work.
Does a general marine survey include a full engine inspection?
Do not assume it does. Ask the surveyor exactly what engine checks are included and whether a separate specialist is needed. Engine diagnostics, machinery condition, and other specialized areas may require work beyond the general survey’s scope.
What should I ask about insurance before buying?
Describe the boat, intended use, cruising area, and where it will be kept. Ask about eligibility, any survey requirements, deductibles, exclusions, navigation limits, and storm-related conditions. Review the proposed policy terms before relying on coverage; the details vary by boat and policy.
Discover Boating outlines common boat insurance considerations.
Should I make upgrades before putting my boat on the market?
Talk through the boat’s condition and likely buyers before committing to a major project. Necessary repairs, routine upkeep, and cosmetic changes serve different purposes. New equipment or finishes may improve appeal, but the cost is not automatically recovered in the sale price.
Your next chapter on the water
Tell Joe what
you have in mind.
A first boat. A different yacht. A sale you have been considering. Start with a direct conversation about where you are and where you would like to go.
617-962-4500 ↗AIRSEA II, LLC
751 NE 10th Street
Pompano Beach Airpark
Pompano Beach, FL 33060