Why Sell My Boat With Ancasta

From the beginning of our purchase discussions some months back through to final handover this week, the entire team at Ancasta have been totally supportive and have continuously gone the extra mile to make everything as easy and enjoyable as possible. Buying a yacht can be quite a daunting experience and it was good to always have somebody knowledgeable and experienced at the end of a phone or in close email contact to sort out the many queries and issues which inevitably arise when purchasing a boat, especially a 42’ catamaran which is being specified and fitted to undertake an imminent passage from Hamble to the Mediterranean. I would like to mention the entire team by name but that might not be appropriate in such a review - they all know who they are !! Thank you Ancasta for everything you have all done to maximise our buying experience - you are a great team and lovely people and I know that my wife and myself will enjoy many wonderful times on our beautiful new Lagoon yacht.

Olivia, Geraint and Daren were both patient and fantastic with us purchasing our boat, they dotted every i and crossed every t so that our purchase would go through smoothly, great team and it was easy for us .

I couldn't have asked for a better experience buying my first catamaran with Mark at Cowes Ancasta. Buying a yacht can be a daunting experience, but Mark made the entire process incredibly smooth and enjoyable, made sure all my questions were answered, helped out with planning some difficult maintenance items and even warmed my boat up for my day on the boat on a chilly evening! Thanks Mark!

Please pass my congratulations on to the AYS team for the stunning work they have done since arriving in the UK. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible work you all put into customizing the 380 Targa into a true super yacht tender. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that the AYS team demonstrated is truly remarkable. Every aspect of the project, from the initial design to the final touches, showcases the teams dedication and expertise. I would also like to highlight the fantastic collaboration between AYS and Rayglass Boats. The seamless teamwork and shared vision between our teams have resulted in a product that exceeds all expectations. Your commitment to excellence and your ability to work together so effectively have made this project a resounding success. Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication. It is a pleasure working with such a talented and professional team. We are more than confident this will be the first of many more to come.

Ayant choisi de travailler avec ANCASTA en la personne de Mr SIZUN Benoit, je n'ai qu'a le féliciter. La vente de mon super Maramu 2000 a été diligenté avec rapidité et professionnalisme.  Mr SIZUN a été un parfait partenaire, de la recherche d'un client en passant par son accompagnement jusqu'à la concrétisation par la vente et au suivi des formalités administratives. Je recommande sincèrement tout futur vendeur de navire de prendre contact avec Mr SIZUN qui saura être présent à toutes les étapes de la vente du navire. Avec tous mes remerciements à ANCASTA. Having chosen to work with ANCASTA in the person of Mr. Sizun Benoit, I have nothing but congratulations. The sale of my superb Maramu 2000 was carried out quickly and professionally. Mr. Sizun was a perfect partner, from the search for a client through his support to the completion of the sale and the follow-up of administrative formalities. I sincerely recommend any future boat seller to contact Mr. Sizun who will be present at all stages of the sale of the boat. With all my thanks to ANCASTA.  

Dear Geraint and Rupert,

Thank you for effecting the sale of Free Spirit so professionally and smoothly. As you know it was a difficult decision for us to make but having done so, I thank you for making it appear and feel so straightforward.

Best regards

Rupert and Geraint at Port Solent did an outstanding job securing a sale that went very smoothly. The attention to detail on the documentation and paperwork from the outset ensured that once a buyer had been found, the transaction was able to progress swiftly to a conclusion. This is in stark contrast to my purchase with a different broker where the paperwork and admin were clearly an afterthought despite this being key to any transaction. I would definitely use Ancasta again for a sale or purchase.

My husband and I are the new owners of a Jeanneau 53 that was listed by Ancasta Barcelona. Starting in April 2025, we plan to sail 7 months out of the year in The Mediterranean and work 5 months here in The Netherlands. A hybrid sabbatical for a few years so to say. The boat was owned by Australians who we never met. Not something we’re used to here in The Netherlands. When we put our Dehler 39SQ up for sale last September, we met the interested parties during viewings (at their request) and we took them for short trial sails. We then spend half a day with the buyers when we handed over the boat. In the absence of that personal interaction, Josiane Sader handled all our questions in a swift manner, chasing and securing a quick turn around by the seller in Australia or the shipyard at some point. Her replies were always very professional and explanatory so that nothing got lost in translation in this three-way, remote selling/buying reality. Daily practice for you I’m sure, but a once in a lifetime experience for us most likely (we don’t expect to sell the boat in a few years while living on the other side of the world:). We put our own broker, on copy during the process, especially during the contract phase. Not once did Josiane give us the feeling that we were over-asking or being difficult. Her patient demeanor really made this a smooth process. I also want to take the opportunity to let you know that if it wasn't for Kostas Saltouridis, we would not have bought the boat at all. In my profession I know that good and genuine customer service can make a difference and Kostas definitely over-delivered. With a seller in Australia, we as buyers in The Netherlands and a broker in Barcelona, we started to doubt after the survey if buying that particular vessel was the smart thing to do. With no one on the ground in Greece we felt uncomfortable to try and find the right people remotely to work through the essential jobs that came out of the survey. Kostas noticed that however and stepped in. He offered to use his own expertise and local network of specialists to work through the most important repairs. After consultation with the seller we agreed to a plan and a timeline. By checking in with me daily and by sending through pictures and video's, he kept us informed on the progress. Last week I hopped over to Greece to go over all the jobs done by Kostas and his team. I had no comments so we made the last payment the day I got back. The seller in Australia isn't able to handover the boat to us so Kostas also took the time to explain all the electronics/equipment to me in detail which I video recorded for later "direction for use" references. We are waiting on some final paperwork after which we hope to launch the boat early August ready for new sailing adventures starting next year. Something my husband and I have been looking forward too for a long time. Ancasta has played an instrumental role in making that happen so a big thank you to your team in Barcelona! Best regards,