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Pre-sale DPV diagnosis: understanding its role before selling a used boat Used boats - Sale - Transparency Pre-sale DPV diagnosis: what it's for, and why it can change a sale The market for used pleasure boats is becoming more demanding. Buyers want reliable information before they make a move, and...

At RivieraBroker, we regularly work with owners, buyers and investors faced with complex situations relating to yacht charter, and our experience has led us to reiterate a few essential principles. A strict legal framework that is often underestimated Yacht...

Buying a second-hand boat: what happens if a mechanical or electrical problem occurs after the sale? Buying a second-hand boat is often an exciting project. But sometimes, a few days or a few weeks after delivery, a serious problem occurs: the engine breaks down, the inverter fails, the alternator goes out of order, there is an electronic fault, etc.

Why age isn't enough and never has been Historic boats... In the boating world, the term historic boat is used with almost suspicious ease. All it takes is for a unit to be a few decades old for the label to appear. However, once you scratch the surface, the issue becomes much more complex, because contrary to popular belief, historic boats are...

The real comparison with a concrete case: Jeanneau Leader 8 (2010)At RivieraBroker, one question comes up again and again whenever fuel prices rise: diesel or petrol, is it still a real issue today?Instead of answering with clichés or ready-made statements, we chose a simple approach…

Volvo Penta IPS propulsion Principle, performance, technical constraints and real maintenance programVolvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) propulsion is often presented as a revolution. In reality, it is even better than that… and also more demanding.IPS is neither a gadget nor a simple alternative to traditional shaft drives or sterndrives. It is a complete propulsion architecture…

Simply understanding the differences between Volvo Penta enginesWhen looking at a used boat, the engine is often the point that raises the most hesitation. At Volvo Penta, certain names come up again and again: KAD43, KAD300, D3, D4, D6. They all have a solid reputation… but they do not share the same philosophy at all.The aim of this overview is…

When buyer and seller (finally) have an interest in understanding each otherIn the boating world, buyers and sellers often feel like they are on opposite sides. One wants to buy “at the best price”, the other wants to sell “without giving it away”. In reality, winter is precisely the season when their interests can align… to…

Marine engine heat exchangers The discreet hero that keeps your engine from melting down In marine engineering, we often talk about engines, horsepower and fuel consumption... and much less about what enables the engine to survive. The heat exchanger is one of these invisible but essential parts. When it's in good working order, no one...

RivieraBroker analysis based on real-life use and field experience The choice of propulsion system is one of the most decisive criteria when buying a powerboat. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.