Export Yacht Sales

05/09/2026

I had two boats in rough condition pulled this month: a 48’ Sea Ray in Bradenton, Florida, and a 52’ Regal in Miami, FL. Both boats had been sitting unattended for a while, so the bottoms were in pretty bad shape. I submitted the two bills to an AI and asked for the cost difference between having work done in Miami versus Bradenton. It offers an interesting perspective on the maintenance cost difference of owning a boat in Miami compared to the West Coast of Florida.
The Comparison:
• Bottom Job (Haul, Block, Wash, & Paint): The rate was $111.46/ft in Miami compared to $65.38/ft in Bradenton.
• Hull Detail: Compounding and waxing the hull was $67.31/ft in Miami compared to $44.17/ft in Bradenton.
The Bottom Line:
Additionally, if the specialized mechanical repairs performed in Bradenton had been done at Miami rates, they would have cost an additional $1,150.00.
• Percentage Saved: 41%
• Total Amount Saved: $4,742.00 on a $15,000 bill!

04/18/2026

2022 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage JUST LISTED!!
This boat is loaded with options. Low hour (290) white Mercury 300 V8 Verado’s with joystick, aft shade, new seadeck, full coves, lift kept, fusion stereo, VHF, Raymarine GPS/Map with depth. colored hull, refrigerator, head, windless, the list goes on. Priced right, this will be the next Vantage 280 to sell!

The 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.
COLORED HULL SAND METALLIC
DUAL JOYSTICK PLT 300 V8 AMS MERC WHITE
BOW TABLE W/FILLER
DELUXE HELM ELECTRONICS PACKAGE
RAW WATER WASH DOWN
SUNSHADE
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
BEACH BOARDING LADDER
WHITE RUBRAIL WITH STAINLESS STEEL INSERT
COCKPIT REFRIGERATOR
STAINLESS STEEL ANCHOR
COCKPIT TABLE
VACU-FLUSH HEAD W/PUMPOUT & O/B DISCHARGE
COCKPIT COVER
UNDERWATER LIGHTING
SUNSHADE W/UNDERWATER LIGHTING
SUNSHADE W/RAW WATER WASH DOWN
UNDERWATER LIGHTING W/RAW WATER WASH DOWN
Only $239k

03/31/2026