Articles — Guides & Insight
Practical guides from a broker based at Marina Cove, Sai Kung — official fees, what the marinas are really like, and real boats from our own listings. Every figure is sourced; if there is no number, we do not make one up.
How to sell a yacht in Hong Kong in six steps: mandate, valuation, listing, viewings and sea trial, negotiation, then the MD 513 transfer at the Marine Department. Covers the documents you need, government fees, where deals stall, a worked valuation from current stock and a pre-sale checklist.
Three used Azimut yachts in stock in Hong Kong (Grande 120 SL, 55, 43 Fly) with real prices and specs: price per foot, engine hours, running costs and survey points, so you can tell which size class suits you.
How can you borrow to buy a yacht in Hong Kong? Vessel finance, private bank arrangements and unsecured personal instalment loans compared, with deposits, loan amounts and monthly repayments worked out on three boats priced at HK$4.53M, HK$7.8M and HK$21.8M, plus the COO mortgage endorsement steps and questions to ask before applying.
Five used Fairline Squadrons in stock in Hong Kong (50/53/58/60/74) compared on real specs and real asking prices, with survey points and running cost guidance.
Are used Taiwan-built yachts (Vitech / Ruby / New Ocean) worth buying? Six boats in stock in Hong Kong compared on LOA, engines, hours and asking price, with survey points and the resale myths unpicked.
Five Absolute yachts in stock in Hong Kong (Navetta 48/52/58 and 45 Fly) compared on real prices and real specs, with the survey points and IPS service intervals explained.
Four used Princess yachts in stock in Hong Kong (Y78 / Y85 / 50 Fly / 42) with real specs and real prices, plus what the F, V, S and Y class names mean and the survey points.
What should a yacht owner do before a typhoon? A four-stage practical checklist — T-72h, T-24h, Signal No. 8, and the 48 hours after — with HKO signal definitions and official berthing sources.
The five steps to buying a pre-owned yacht in Hong Kong: survey costs, ownership checks, the MD 513 transfer, berthing and insurance — with official fees.
What does a yacht really cost per year in Hong Kong? Five cost lines broken down, with annual budgets for HK$500K to HK$20M+ boats, plus where to save and what to watch.
How hard is it to find a berth in Sai Kung? We break down Marina Cove and Hebe Haven Yacht Club, the citywide berth shortage numbers, and how to buy a yacht with the berth included.
Under HK$500,000 in Hong Kong you can buy a 2008-2021, 20-32ft used sportsboat or cruiser from American, Italian and Finnish yards. Real listings, cost myths and a first-time buyer's checklist.
