Boat
The boat you want, at the price you should pay.
A professional negotiator on your side, from the first call to the signature. No dealer commission.
Boat shopping, anchored in your favour. Trailer, engine, electronics, marine financing and launch fees — we untangle it all for you.
What makes this category different
- Trailer, engine and electronics bundled to hide margin
- Long-term marine financing poorly explained
- Launch, winterization and transport fees
- Mechanical and hull inspection
Pricing
Boat packages
Under $50,000
Essential
$497
- Typical negotiation margin
- 4% to 9%
- Potential savings
- E.g. on $35,000: $1,400 to $3,150
- Fee / savings ratio
- ~16% to 35% of targeted savings
$50,000 to $100,000
Advantage
$997
- Typical negotiation margin
- 5% to 10%
- Potential savings
- E.g. on $75,000: $3,750 to $7,500
- Fee / savings ratio
- ~13% to 27% of targeted savings
$100,000 and up
Prestige
$1,997
Capped — never goes higher
- Typical negotiation margin
- 6% to 12%
- Potential savings
- E.g. on $150,000: $9,000 to $18,000
- Fee / savings ratio
- ~11% to 22% of targeted savings
These percentages are reasonable estimates based on gross profit margins typically observed at North American dealerships (vehicle + finance and insurance products combined). They are orders of magnitude, not verified statistics, and results vary by market, model and availability.
Complexity surcharge
Boat — + $250
$250 surcharge. A boat piles on too many variables to streamline: on-water inspection and sea trial, towing, specialized financing, engine warranty, and a mostly private market where every unit is unique.
Delivery option
- Under 150 km$500
- 150 to 400 km$900
- Over 400 km or out of province$1,500
Prefer not to travel at all? We coordinate delivery of the vehicle to your address.
Complexity surcharge for this category: $250.
Included
- Discovery call and needs assessment
- Active vehicle search (dealerships, inventories, private listings)
- A short list of vehicles matching your criteria
- Full negotiation of the vehicle price
- Negotiation of your trade-in value, if applicable
- Financing negotiation: rate, term, conditions
- Review and negotiation of every product offered in the finance office
- Pre-purchase inspection coordination (third-party inspector fees extra)
- Document review before signing
- Real-time tracking in your client portal
- Zero Loss Guarantee
Not included
- The vehicle price, taxes, registration and fees
- Inspection fees billed by a third-party mechanic or inspector
- Transport and delivery (available as a paid option)
- Vehicle insurance
- Any representation as a broker, lender or dealer — Acquird acts solely as the buyer’s agent and advisor
Frequently asked questions
Zero Loss Guarantee
If our negotiation doesn’t produce savings at least equal to your package fee versus the initially listed price, we refund you the difference. Your package cannot cost you money on a net basis.