Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to list a boat?: Nothing. Listing is free and there is no commission when you sell — you deal with the buyer directly and keep the full sale price. Paid promotion options may come later, but anything you list now stays free.
How long until my listing appears?: Every listing is read by a human before it goes live, usually within a few hours. It's the reason buyers can trust what they see here, and it's not automated.
Do you check whether money is owing on a boat?: Not yet. A PPSR check by HIN is planned, but it is not built, so nothing on this site tells you whether a boat is encumbered, written off or stolen. Until it exists, run your own PPSR search before you pay — it costs about $10 and it is the single most important check when buying privately.
What does the tow compatibility badge actually mean?: It compares the trailer's ATM and ball weight, as entered by the seller, against the limits you saved for your vehicle. Green means comfortably inside; amber means 90% or more of your capacity; red means over. It's a guide, not legal advice, and it can't know how you'll load the boat on the day. Always confirm against the compliance plates. Try Trailer Match to see everything you can tow.
Are the boats on here verified?: Listings are reviewed for plausibility and scam signals — implausible pricing, off-platform payment requests, missing or nonsense HINs, inconsistent details. That is not the same as inspecting the boat. Book a marine surveyor before committing to anything significant.
Why does my listing need trailer weights?: Because buyers filter on them. A listing with an ATM and ball weight appears in Trailer Match results for every buyer whose vehicle can tow it; a listing without them is excluded from that entirely rather than guessed at.
Will my phone number be public?: No. It's stored separately from the listing and only shown when a buyer taps “Reveal phone” — it never appears in search results or page source. Enquiries through the contact form reach you without exposing it at all.
Who runs Boatbase?: BREEZEAL PTY LTD (ABN 39 675 617 302), an Australian company. It's a new and small platform — see About.

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