Pre-Sales Diagnostics (PSD) explained simply
THE Pre-sales diagnostics (DPV) is a new official device presented at the Paris Nautic Show 2025 by the Nautical Industries Federation, in partnership with DGAMPA and France Assureurs.
Its objective is clear: A better framework for the sale of second-hand boats, providing reliable, consistent information on the condition of the boat before the transaction.
Which boats are affected?
The DPV mainly concerns :
👉 pleasure craft up to 12 metres,
👉 and in priority the units of less than 9 metres, which are not generally subject to conventional marine surveys.
It therefore targets the vast majority of the second-hand market, where sales are often made without a structured diagnosis.
BatObilan pre-sale diagnosis, a simpler, faster, safer sale
A clear, structured and shareable report, produced before the sale. The objective is simple:
reduce uncertainty, speed up decision-making and limit post-transaction surprises.
When two diagnostics are carried out on comparable boats, they are based on the same criteria and offer a coherent and consistent reading.
This gives buyers and sellers a common basis for analysis, based on objective findings rather than subjective impressions.
What value does the VPD have in a sale?
The DPV has a strong informative value.
🔹 For the seller It allows you to present your boat with an objective, reassuring and official document.
🔹 For the buyer It gives you a clearer picture of the boat's condition before you commit, so there are fewer unpleasant surprises.
The report is valid for 6 months and must be renewed for each new sale.
Pre-sale diagnosis is a voluntary service. Any price estimate is a separate service, offered as an option, and does not form part of the diagnosis.
What you actually gain
Practical, clear and saleable.
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✔Increased confidenceA buyer moves faster when the state of the boat is presented in a structured way.
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✔Fewer vague negotiationsIssues are raised before serious visits, not afterwards.
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✔Factual analysis for insurance purposesA dated, structured inventory of fixtures that can be used as a factual basis for discussions with an insurer or third party.
You retain control over the sharing of the relationship with buyers.
What pre-sales diagnosis covers
Structured visual inspection of key elements, according to a common reference framework (typology and adapted control points).
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1Hull and superstructureVisible general condition, apparent defects and points for attention.
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2Propulsion and essential equipmentVisual observations, overall coherence, apparent anomalies.
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3Basic safety and complianceChecks on the elements required for a serious sale.
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4Useful documents and informationWhat needs to be ready for a clear and clean transaction.
What it's not
To avoid confusion, let's be clear right away.
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✖It's not a complete appraisalThis is a complete visual inspection of the boat.
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✖This is not a guaranteeIt's a structured photograph at a given moment in time.
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✖This is not an estimate of integrated valueThe diagnosis does not set a selling price. However, a valuation analysis can be carried out as an option, separately from the pre-sale diagnosis (see below).
If a complete and recent survey already exists, pre-sale diagnosis may not be necessary, depending on the context.
Your diagnostician
RivieraBroker carries out pre-sale diagnostics within the BatO-Bilan network, using a standardised process and secure digital reporting.
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✔Secure digital reportingStorage in a private-access digital safe, with sharing entirely under the owner's control.
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✔Readable by a buyerA standardised format, so easy to understand and compare.
Option RivieraBroker
In addition to the BatO-Bilan pre-sales diagnosis, RivieraBroker can offer, as an option and at a separate cost, a price positioning analysis carried out by a professional nautical brokerage firm.
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✔Price positioning analysisAssessment of the boat's position on the second-hand market, independent of the pre-sale diagnosis and without any market appraisal value.
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✔ObjectiveSet a credible and realistic price to sell within a reasonable timeframe.
Guide prices
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€Small units / VNMFrom around €200 (indicative).
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€Up to approx. 7 mAround €270 (indicative).
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€Around 10 m and moreApproximately €350-370, then on quotation (indicative).
Amounts given for guidance only. The final price depends on the location and constraints of the work.
Reservation
Choose a date and a location for the operation (port, worksite, quayside).
On-site inspection
Structured visual check according to the official BatO-Bilan protocol.
Digital report
Report generated and stored in a digital safe. Owner-controlled sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Is pre-sales diagnosis compulsory?
No. This is a voluntary system, recommended to ensure the security and fluidity of a sale, but not compulsory.
How long is the report valid for?
The report is valid for six months from the date of diagnosis.
Does the diagnosis replace an expert appraisal?
No. The pre-sale diagnosis is a structured visual check. A full appraisal may still be relevant depending on the case.
Who can access the report
The report is stored in a digital safe with private access. You decide who you share it with and when. You can also add other documents relating to the boat, such as maintenance or service invoices.