Selene Seminar: Navigating Your Trawler Purchase

Navigating Your Trawler Purchase with Selene’s Wayne Goldman (Thursday, February 26th, 12:00pm-1:00pm) Register here

What is the process to buy a trawler?

When it comes to buying new and pre-owned trawlers, Selene’s Wayne Goldman has seen it from all sides. As a long-time trawler owner and broker, Wayne has been through the buying, shipping, and commissioning process too many times to count.

In this expert Trawlerfest seminar, Wayne draws on anecdotes and personal experiences to illuminate the intricate path of the new trawler yacht purchase process. Offering valuable insights into many facets of purchasing a new trawler, Wayne covers crucial topics such as: Identifying your specific needs; Setting a suitable budget; Navigating negotiations with dealers and salespeople; and Managing the build process.

The importance of informed decisions

Going beyond the trawler ‘purchase’ itself, Wayne will cover the ins and outs of how to effectively inspect and evaluate trawlers, the importance of understanding the nuances of contracts and payment terms, and how to best plan for the responsibilities of trawler ownership. In short, this seminar will equip you with the basic knowledge needed to confidently make informed decisions aligned with your boating goals.

Seminar Topics

• Selecting the right size and model of trawler
• Determining your boat budget
• Creating a ‘Mission Profile’ for your boat
• Choosing the right options and equipment
• Inspecting and evaluating trawlers
• Negotiating with a salesperson
• Contracts and payment terms
• Insurance, registration, and commissioning
• Foreign-flagging your vessel
• Taking delivery of your vessel
• Conducting sea trials
• Marinas, slips, & boat maintenance

To talk with Wayne or the Selene Americas team about your current or future trawler needs, email us at info@seleneamericas.com.

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