St Kilda Boat Sales - Boats for Sale

Our listings, are complete with:

*  Vessel Inventory with photos
*  HD Video Tour    OR     
*  MP3 Audio Commentary

"Look for the symbol"

   Print-out vessel inventories with photos, for boats of interest. Call us to arrange an inspection!

   Our unique and exclusive MP3 Audio Commentary, accompany these listings. 

   Our unique and exclusive HD Video Tour, accompany these listings. Streamed <live> to you, over the internet. (Broadband req'd.)

Select by:  Boat Length, Price Range, New or Used - then browse our listings.

Advice for Used Boat Buyers (.pdf)
Things You Must Know - Before Buying A Used Boat

Customer Testimonials

In the marine industry typically; No News, Is Good News. We sell a lot of new and used boats and carry-out hundreds (YES hundreds) of annual service and repair works to boats of all makes, models and sizes - each year.

Sometimes customers drop in a slab of beer, maybe a few bottles of Red and occasionally they take the time out of their busy schedules to write us a letter or email of thanks, in appreciation of a job well-done.

To do a job that exceeds the customers expectations is the ultimate reward, but to receive a gift especially in the form of a letter or email, always just blows us away!!!  Wow - it feels good to be appreciated.....

Read letters & emails we have received in appreciation of our service.

These represent different services that our company offers, such as: Boat Sales, Service & Repairs, Insurance Valuations.  In addition, we produce and circulate (via email) our "Captain's Briefing" Newsletter, which has an on-line subscription base of over 1,500 mariners, from all over the world. All  of our marine services provided, are based here on the water at St Kilda Marina, only 8km's from the Melbourne CBD.

It's nice to share the love, especially in today's difficult and sometimes trying times, where appreciation seems to get left behind in the race to move forward.....

Appreciation is not lost here at St Kilda Boat Sales and Service Centre, it's what drives our team to exceed customer expectations!!

Boat Transport - Australia Wide

'Mainland By Road'

Boat Transportation is an art form! Boatrans makes it easy....

For over 20 years as owner operators, their specialist service has relocated vessels anywhere within Australia with a minimal amount of fuss.

They are the preferred carrier to International Marine; manufacturers of “Caribbean” and "Riviera". Used by St Kilda Boat Sales to transport new and used boats to their new owners round Australia: Safely, Quickly and Professionally  - WITHOUT the drama!!

With much of their work repeat business, you can be assured of  excellent service with their reputation as one of Australia’s premier boat transportation companies.

Contact: Mickey or Jack at Boatrans

Mickey:  0408-369 352
Jack:       0408-346 339
Office:    03) 5998-5489
Email:     boatrans@bigpond.com

Tasmania is a very strong and growing marketplace for our company. As the exclusive Caribbean dealer for Tasmania, we sell many new Caribbean boats down south - It's really not surprising given her beautiful untouched waterways and terrific fishing locations, such as the glorious Wineglass Bay at Freycinet.

Logistically, getting your vessel purchase, home to Tassie is really simple....

You have two choices:

1>  If you have the experiece as a Skipper and have crossed Bass Strait before, If you have a capable support crew to assist, If your vessel carries enough Fuel and Provisions on board (to do the return trip), and If you have checked the weather conditions and correctly planned your voyage..... THEN you can take her on water home to your place of mooring in Tasmania.

It's a great trip crossing Bass Strait and one that can be safe, rewarding and very enjoyable.

2>  For your Boat and Trailer package, we offer a complimentary drop-off service to either TT Lines (Spirit of Tasmania) at Station Pier or Toll Shipping operating from Webb Dock here in Melbourne.

Contact Toll Shipping:

MELBOURNE
PO Box 420, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
120-178 Williamstown Rd, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Tel: (03) 9299 8400

BURNIE
PO Box 1035 Burnie Tasmania 7320
McGaw Wharf, Burnie Tasmania 7320
Tel: (03) 6431 4555

Either of these transport companies offer specialist overnight sea transport to major northern Tasmanian ports. These specialist transport companies, offer both attended and unattended transport for both your boat and trailer, meaning you don't have to be physically present for the trip.

Our drop-off service, combined with our supply of an optional 28 day national towing permit (by Vic Roads), ensures that interstate buyers benefit from our convenient and hassle free service. All with our compliments....Just meet your boat and trailer in port on arrival, in Tasmania and tow her home...

Price a NEW Caribbean Runabout or Big Boat

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Remember.....You get a 5 year engine warranty, with your new Caribbean Runabout !!

Importing Your Next Boat?

Nothing is cheap!

Importing a cheap boat from the USA seems to be gaining popularity. Boat buyers are talking about the 'fantastic deals on offer' buying a boat from a dealer or central broker in the US. Apparently, they have access to; Liquidation Stock, Bank and Finance Company Repo's, Bankruptcies and the like. Emails are being received daily, from US dealers to buyers here in Australia with listings of boats and pwc's for sale.

All sounds familiar? Well BUYER BEWARE....There's no such thing as a FREE LUNCH, just like there is no such thing as a CHEAP BOAT!

Several of these boats have recently arrived at our Service Centre for what seemed like a simple annual service. Little did both of the owners know what was discovered by our senior service technician and mechanics once we connected our Laptop to the engine management system for readouts (available only to authorised service centres). One was identified with cracks in the fuel-injectors and the other with water in the fuel tank and significant damage to pistons. What was a cheap boat to begin with all of a sudden has turned into a very, very expensive exercise.

Below is a list of things that the perspective buyers, should be aware of:

1. Buy from an Accredited Dealer who is a member of the Boating Industry Association. Accredited Dealers demonstrate to customers that we operate at the highest standards and that our business is both ethical and professional – in short, that we are a leader in our industry. An Accredited Dealer is one which has demonstrated that the dealership is following a set of audited guidelines, aiming to provide higher standards of excellence within our industry.
2. We proudly display the Accredited Dealer logo to demonstrate to the purchasing public, that you can buy with confidence from this dealership.
3. Specifically, Accredited Boat Dealers follow an agreed Code of Conduct, operate Trust Accounts and who's business practices are Audited to confirm compliance. All of these requirements are created to provide consumer protection, thus increasing buyer confidence.
4. All Victorian Accredited Dealers must issue the buyer with a Statutory Declaration confirming, the purchased vessel and/or Trailer is being sold with Clear-Title and that NO Finance is owing. This protects the consumer from potential Police investigations etc, because the Statutory Declaration confirms that no-one has any interest whatsoever, in the vessel and/or Trailer. Sadly, the Vehicle Securities Register (VSR) does not operate nationally for vessels in Australia. Because the Hull Identification Number (HIN) is not a mandatory recording requirement at the time of registration, in some states of Australia. Just go to Vic Roads and see for yourself!
5. Vendor Statements are available from all Victorian Accredited Dealers, confirming the Vessel and/or Trailers service history, accidents, modifications, insurance, registration and usage.
6. Be aware that some of the boats 'For Sale in the USA'  -  maybe stolen and consequently, they may also have been 're-birthed.'
7. The buyers inability to understand and validate, the full service history and usage of vessel and/or Trailer. Many US Dealers and Brokers, are all selling the same vessel, so you can't talk to the actual vendor.
8. If a mechanical inspection is offered by the US Broker, then what guarantees do you have as to the inspectors qualifications, impartiality and relations with the selling dealer! A Conflict of Interest and Commission payments are both worrying factors, there's no-way to truly validate the information you are given.
9. Trailers that aren't built to the Australian Standards in the first instance, may not able to be registered by the relevant state authorities, because they are Not Compliant. Therefore, they may not pass the formal inspection required for registration.
10. Consequently, it's best to stick with proven, quality and reliable products. Consequently, we recommended buying a recognised Australian branded Trailer. Look at the leading manufacturers such as; MacKay, Dunbier or EasyTow to name a few!
11. Buying a vessel that is built to Australian Compliance and Standards means it is factory fitted with the 240v electrical system, at the time of build. If it's not, it's important to have your vessels Electrical System fully re-wired to suit 240v, tested and issued with an Electrical Compliance Certificate.  USA built boats are wired to their standard 110v. So it's not just the Power Point Socket that needs changing. You must also change all of  the Wiring, Electrical Looms, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Chargers, Shore Power all Other Electrical Equipment connected. Even some brands of TV's and Navigation Equipment, needs to be built to suit the Southern Hemishpere - as there is a difference in 'Polarity'.
12. Any conversion from 240v to 110v through the use of a transformer, inverter or adapter - simply won't work, in the long-term. They have proven in the past to be both unreliable and dangerous. The risk of Fire and/or Electrical Shock is real. Your safety and that of your crew and guests is YOUR responsibility! Remember, Electricity and Water Do Not Mix!
13. Insurance companies will Not Cover any Vessel and/or Trailer that is Not Australian Compliant.  The Electrical Compliance Certificate and Registration papers may need to be lodged.
14. Check the width of the Trailer to ensure your local state Registration Compliance. Being over-width will Not Pass inspection. Also typically, the tow-hitch and coupling height on the Trailer more than likely, will need to be lowered to meet Australian Compliance. A structural engineer usually can assist.
15. Vessel and Engine Manufacturers Warranties Do Not Apply outside the country of the purchase. Therefore, any US installed Engine and/or Hull purchased outside the authorised Dealer channel here in Australia, is Not Covered by either Vessel and Engine Warranty.
16. Read information published by the Outboard Engine Distributors Association (OEDA) and The Australian Marine Engine Council Inc (AMEC) on this matter. Member companies include: Mercury, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude/BRP and Mariner have all individually stated that: 'Buyer Beware' and to 'Exercise Extreme Caution' if you're thinking of importing your own boat, because of the lack of Warranty, Non Australian Compliance and a buyers inability to understand the usage and service history.
17. Australian Consumer and Trade Practices regulations and laws, Do Not Apply to the Selling Dealers, Brokers and Mechanical Inspectors in the USA. You have No Legal comeback, should you run into problems.

THE BOTTOM LINE.....IS IT ALL WORTH IT?

Simply, just do a deal with your local Accredited Dealer and buy an Australian Delivered and Compliant Boat at a fair and reasonable price...

After-all, the actual savings may not be as big as you think and local support, assistance and an on-going relationship will work in the long run!

Besides, buying from an Accredited Dealer means your supporting the Australian industry which employs local people, 000's of people in fact. Accredited Dealers and Authorised Service Centre's offer Apprenticeship's and Training for young men and women.

It also means that the sales and repair revenues, stays here in Australia! Now that's good for us all and our economy.......

So scroll up to the top of this page and simply search our database of New and Used Boats, we've go listed For Sale. Remember, we are Accredited and we're proud of it!