Question 1

What should I look at first on a sportfish?

Accepted Answer

Engine hours and service history, then the cockpit and fishing systems, then the tower and electronics. The fishing package is expensive to add and cheap to inherit, so a well-equipped boat at a slightly higher number is often the better buy.

Question 2

Convertible or express — which suits me?

Accepted Answer

A convertible gives you a flybridge, more interior volume, and genuine liveaboard comfort for longer trips. An express is simpler, usually faster to a number, and easier to run shorthanded. It comes down to how far offshore you go and how many nights you spend aboard.

Question 3

How important are the engines on a sportfish?

Accepted Answer

More than on almost any other type — these boats run hard. A proper engine survey by a marine diesel specialist, separate from the hull survey, is not optional on a used sportfish.

Question 4

Do sportfish boats hold their value?

Accepted Answer

Well-known builders in this segment hold value strongly, particularly boats with documented maintenance and current electronics. It is one of the more liquid parts of the South Florida market, which cuts both ways — good boats move fast.

Question 5

Can FYI find a yacht that isn’t listed here?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and it happens often. What you see is FYI's own represented inventory; our consultants also work the worldwide market and off-market network, including vessels whose owners haven't publicly listed. Tell us what you're after and we'll go looking. Call 305-854-6020 or send an inquiry — a broker responds within one business day.

Question 6

What does FYI charge a buyer?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. In a standard brokerage transaction the commission is paid by the seller out of the sale proceeds, so working with an FYI consultant as a buyer costs you nothing and gets you independent representation, comparable-sale data, and someone negotiating on your side.

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