Topjib guides
The boat journal
Practical advice for buying, selling and understanding boats around Austin.
Selling
How to sell a boat in Austin
A practical plan for pricing, photographing and listing your boat around Austin and Lake Travis.
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Texas boat sale paperwork: organize it before the first showing
Prepare the documents and seller information buyers will need to review for a Texas boat purchase.
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Read guide →Boat values
How much is my boat worth? Start with useful comparables
Use similar boats, documented condition and a realistic price range to prepare a free boat estimate.
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Read guide →Directory
Boat dealer, broker or private seller: understanding the directory
What Topjib’s seller categories mean, and why listing count does not prove a Texas marine dealer license.
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Prepare your boat for sale without hiding its history
Make the boat easy to inspect, describe and show before you create a listing.
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Places to list your boat for sale: choose the right audience
Compare local boat search, broad marketplaces and dealership representation before creating your listing.
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Read guide →Photography
Boat listing photos that answer a buyer’s first questions
A straightforward photo checklist for showing the boat, its equipment and its current condition.
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Read guide →Marinas
Selling a boat with a marina slip: questions to ask first
Separate the boat sale from slip access, marina agreements and the physical location of the boat.
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Read guide →Boat records
TX registration number vs. HIN: two numbers, two purposes
Understand the painted bow number and the hull serial number before searching or claiming a boat record.
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Read guide →Buying
Great Deal and Motivated Seller: what the boat badges mean
Use value comparisons and recorded price reductions as two separate ways to explore boat listings.
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