The value depends on factors such as yacht type, age, condition, specifications, engine hours, maintenance history, upgrades, documentation and current market demand.
Why request a trade-in valuation?
Considering a new custom-built Van der Heijden yacht and wondering what to do with the yacht you currently own? Whatever the make of your current yacht, we determine its trade-in value together with you and put that value directly towards your new Van der Heijden build. There is no fixed procedure for this, after a personal conversation, we look at your situation and agree on the best way to establish the value of your yacht. Below are the main advantages.
Convenience
Van der Heijden Yachts can determine the trade-in value of your current yacht for you, whatever the make. This saves you time and effort: no paperwork, viewings or negotiations to arrange yourself.
Keep sailing until your new yacht is ready
With a trade-in, there is no need to sell your current yacht early and go without a boat while your new Van der Heijden is being built. We agree the trade-in value up front and arrange the handover to align with the delivery of your new yacht, so you can keep using your current yacht in the meantime.
Financial advantage
Trading in your current yacht can result in a higher trade-in value or a special discount on the build of your new Van der Heijden yacht. This is often a more attractive outcome than selling your current yacht separately through a broker, as it also saves you the brokerage fee on the sale price.
Direct handling
Because everything is arranged directly with the shipyard, without a broker or middleman, a trade-in can usually be completed faster and more efficiently than a separate sale. There is no complex settlement to arrange afterwards, which keeps the process quick and avoids unnecessary delays.
Series, custom builds and availability
Van der Heijden Yachts builds in two ways: yachts from one of our series, built semi-custom to your specifications, and fully custom-built yachts designed from the ground up. Other shipyards can have lead times of two to three years. At Van der Heijden Yachts, we always have yachts that are either nearly complete or still available, keeping your overall waiting time limited.
High residual value
A Van der Heijden yacht retains its value well over time: we have built more than 400 yachts over more than 30 years, and nearly all of them are still sailing in excellent condition today. Trading in your current yacht is a practical first step towards a new yacht built with that same long-term value in mind.
International reach
With decades of experience, Van der Heijden Yachts works with owners across the world. Our yachts sail on every continent, and trading in a yacht (of any make, from anywhere in the world) is no exception. We guide you through the process wherever you are based.
From valuation to your next yacht
The Trade-In Process
01
Tell us about your current yacht
Send us the key information about your current yacht, including specifications, condition, engine details, maintenance history, recent photos and available documentation.
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We assess the possibilities
Our team reviews your yacht and advises on the potential trade-in value based on its condition, specification and current market position.
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We connect it to your next yacht
Whether you are considering a custom build or an available yacht, we help you understand how the trade-in can support your next step.
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We guide the process
From valuation to agreement and delivery planning, Van der Heijden Yachts helps create a clear and efficient route towards your next yacht.
Request Trade-In advice
Would you like to know more about the trade-in value of your current yacht? Contact Van der Heijden Yachts directly and our team will be happy to advise you.
Frequently Asked Questions Trade-In
Useful information includes the brand, model, year, dimensions, engine details, engine hours, condition, maintenance history, recent photos and any relevant documentation.
In many cases, yes. A trade-in can reduce the need for separate viewings, negotiations, broker involvement and administration. It can also create a smoother transition towards your next yacht.
Depending on your current yacht and future plans, a trade-in may offer a favourable route towards your next yacht. It can also help avoid broker commission and reduce the complexity of selling separately.
Yes. If you are considering a custom-built Van der Heijden yacht, we can discuss how the trade-in value of your current yacht may support the build or purchase process.
Yes. If you are interested in one of our yachts available now, we can discuss trade-in possibilities and help you explore a direct route towards ownership.