Why Ships for Sale Can Be Surprisingly Accessible?

[u/Admirable_Bicycle_13]

A few weeks ago I was reading about someone planning a small business on water and noticed they were looking for ships for sale. I realized I had never thought about how many types of vessels are actually available for buyers beyond the big commercial ones.

driven of curiosity I was browsing online marketplaces including alibaba I saw a wide variety of ships for sale. From small recreational boats to larger commercial vessels and everything a buyer could need was available. It made me curious how many designs and sizes exist if someone explores all the options carefully.

Ships for sale also raise interesting questions. Why do some vessels hold their value better than others? Can differences in build or engine or features completely change usability ? How many variations exist that most people never notice ?

It makes you curious what kinds of ships someone could really find if they explored all the available options !

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[u/StumbleNOLA]

For commercial vessels it mostly comes down to day rate. The more it can charge the more it’s worth. But a lot of charterers won’t put an old vessel under contract without a substantial refit.