Your most important questions about online boat valuation - answered.
Here's how it works
- Tell us about your boat
Pick type (sail/motor), brand, model, length, year and location. - We scan our market data
The algorithm finds comparable boats and adjusts for age, size and brand reputation. - Receive your valuation by email
We email you a price corridor and a confidence badge, so you can fine‑tune your asking price. From there, you can create a Boat24 ad with your details pre‑filled.
How do we calculate the price?
- Core data archived ads from Boat24 supply key specs, and asking prices. Sale prices, where reported, are used for calibration (asking vs. sell prices differ ≈5 %).
- Key factors boat category, manufacturer, length, build year and country; well‑known brands and luxury trims score higher.
- Algorithm a decision tree (Extra Trees) spots patterns across thousands of ads to predict a realistic price.
- Brand Accuracy High – many close comparables; Medium – some gaps; Low – rare models or sparse data.
- Limitations upgrades, refits and exceptional condition may add ±10–20% that our model can’t fully predict; use the result as a guideline, not an official appraisal.
Why trust Boat24?
- One of Europe’s most extensive used‑boat database More than half a million listings archived in the past 20 years, constantly refreshed with new offers.
- Machine Learning trained on asking and reporting sale prices to reach up to 90% accuracy.
- Transparent confidence rating so you know how solid the estimate is.
- You remain in charge Adjust the suggested price up or down to reflect your boat’s unique features and negotiation strategy.
Questions about boat valuation
How much is my boat worth?
Use the Boat24 boat value check: enter basic data and we will compare your boat with hundreds of thousands of market and sales values. After a few minutes, you will receive an email with a price corridor and a recommended market price. Optional extras or defects can change the value by around ± 10-20%.
Why is the right price so important when selling?
For most buyers, the price is the decisive argument. It should therefore match the equipment and condition of your boat exactly and be in line with the market:
Set too high - your ad will appear lower down in price comparisons and sorted hit lists; potential buyers are less likely to click, the sale is delayed.
Set too low - you are giving away money and may arouse suspicion ("What's wrong here?").
The Boat24 boat value check compares your boat with current ads and boats of the same type that have actually been sold. This allows you to find the optimum starting price without specialist knowledge - attractive for potential buyers and fair for you.
Is the evaluation really free of charge?
Yes, the boat valuation is free of charge. The Boat24 boat value check does not require a credit card.
What data do we use to calculate the value?
We feed our model with more than half a million archived Boat24 listings, including full specifications, asking prices and reported sale prices where applicable. Key factors such as boat type, length, year built, brand reputation, location and current market trends allow us to find the closest comparables and predict a realistic price corridor.
How accurate is the boat rating?
If enough comparable boats are available, our model can be up to 90% accurate. We indicate the reliability of our calculation (High, Medium, Low) with each boat valuation. If we have many comparable offers, we can make a more accurate estimate.
How long does it take to value my boat?
It takes less than two minutes to enter the data; you will receive your boat rating by email within about 15 minutes.
Will my data be publicly accessible?
No. Your data will remain private. The rating of your boat will be sent to your personal email address.
Do you take retrofitting and special equipment into account?
Our estimate is based on standard equipment. Significant upgrades or a flawless refit can change the value by up to ±40%.