Before you commit to a new boat, see what your budget can truly achieve. Anchorpoint Boat Buyers helps Queenslanders secure verified second-hand vessels—often with significantly more features and lower total cost—while we handle search, inspections, negotiation, registration and delivery.
| Factor | New Boat | Second-hand (3–7y) |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | Highest (dealer margin + options) | 30–50% less upfront |
| Immediate hit | ~10–20% on first launch | Already priced in |
| Depreciation years 1–3 | ~25–35% cumulative | ~10–18% cumulative |
| Insurance | Higher premiums | Lower premiums |
| Spec | Pay for every add-on | Often includes electronics/biminis/trailer |
| Resale risk | High if needs change | More stable if serviced |
Year-1 depreciation is approximately $15,000–$20,000. Redirect the same budget to a 3–5-year used bowrider and expect ~$28,000–$42,000 more specification (electronics, bimini, trailer) for similar outlay.
Redirect the new-boat budget into quality used (3–7 years). You gain practical upgrades and avoid the steepest depreciation years.
Anchorpoint Boat Buyers coordinates independent inspections—engine compression, moisture testing, rigging and trailer checks—so value doesn’t come with risk.
Search, shortlisting, sea-trial guidance, negotiation, QLD TMR registration, and delivery to your driveway. One team, start to finish.
We can target near-new and dealer demos still under warranty, or structure an inspection and service plan that keeps risk low while saving tens of thousands.
With a dedicated buyer’s agent, used becomes easier. We run the process and you approve the option you like best. Most clients save more than our fee.
The used market is full of pre-rigged boats with electronics, towers, biminis and trailers. If not, we price the upgrades into the deal and still beat new on total cost.
We scan dealer networks and marketplaces, price against comparables, and surface only genuine value.
Mechanical and structural inspections, sea-trial guidance, HIN/title verification, trailer and electrics.
Firm negotiation, conditional offers, and deal structures that protect you.
QLD TMR transfer handled and delivery to your driveway across SEQ.
Reliability comes from maintenance and verification. Anchorpoint Boat Buyers favours late-model boats with full service history and independent checks—delivering reliability without the new-boat premium.
Typical savings versus a comparable new package are 20–40% after options—often enough to move up a size or add premium electronics for the same overall budget.