Boat Trader Reviews | Read Customer Reviews of boattrader.com

Boat Trader Reviews | Read Customer Reviews of boattrader.com

Boat Trader reviews

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Dan F.
Jun 3, 2026
Why list a boat if you don't respond
Brokers spend a lot of money advertising on Boat Trader, I know because i am a broker. however, half of them never get back to you when you inquire about a boat. I am in the market for a boat down in Florida for my personal use and I am shocked when I reach out on a listing, tell them I am a serious buyer and want to see a boat and never get a return email or call. This is not a reflection on Boat Trader as much as it is on their advertisers.
Response from Boat TraderJun 4, 2026
Thank you for your review and for sharing your perspective as both a broker and buyer. While most advertisers do an excellent job responding to inquiries, we recognize that there are times when buyers don't get the follow-up they're expecting. Feedback like yours is incredibly valuable, and we're constantly looking for ways to improve the experience for both buyers and sellers on our platform.
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Sarah D.
Jun 2, 2026
Sevastian Diaz was so great to work…
Sevastian Diaz was so great to work with. He was able to figure out our problem and guide me through it very easily. Great personality and professional
Response from Boat TraderJun 3, 2026
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Sevastian was able to quickly identify the issue and guide you through a solution. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Providing professional, knowledgeable, and friendly support is what we strive for, and we're glad he delivered such a positive experience.
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J. R R.
Jun 1, 2026
I can browse boats that are in my…
I can browse boats that are in my interest And cost
Response from Boat TraderJun 1, 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you using Boat Trader to search available boats and compare options.
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Patrica G.
May 31, 2026
Wish we never paid to advertise with…
Wish we never paid to advertise with Boattrader!! Our ad showed none of our pictures for the first several days, and we did not receive any calls on the boat. Advertised with Marketplace and got several calls; sold the boat through them!!! First call!! Forget Boattrader!!!!
Response from Boat TraderJun 1, 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide a positive experience for all sellers and would like the opportunity to better understand what happened. We've requested additional information through this review because we're unable to locate your account based on the name provided. If you've already contacted Customer Support, please let us know. If not, we'd be happy to help investigate the photo issue and your overall experience. Please reply with your account email or listing information so our team can take a closer look.
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Gavin
May 28, 2026
Useful platform but clearly needs better oversight.
Many of the listings in the class of boat that I am looking at use stock pictures or videos. When looking at the boat in person, it becomes obvious that this is a bait-and-switch. Boat Trader should also require the seller to disclose that the boat has been a charter with a 'yes/no' required response. Boat Trader should also show buyers how many days the boat has been listed for sale. The emails that I get from Boat Trader say 'New Listings' when they are clearly not new listings and have been in the platform for months.
Response from Boat TraderMay 28, 2026
Thank you for the detailed feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share these observations and suggestions with us, and we’ll be sharing this back with our team. Our goal is to create a great experience for both boat shoppers and sellers on the platform. If there’s ever anything we can help with, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
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RR
May 27, 2026
The lack of response from some of these…
The lack of response from some of these sellers is disappointing. Either they are not aware of how the Boat Trader platform works or they truly do not want to sell their vessel. It not only wastes potential buyer's time but blemishes Boat Traders web image as not being a reputable site to conduct business. Boat Trader needs to follow up with some of these sellers that literally have had boats on their site for months if not years and have been nonresponsive. It's either you're selling or you're not selling or get off the pot.
Response from Boat TraderMay 28, 2026
Thank you for sharing this. Feedback like this is important for us as we continue working to improve the buyer experience and maintain trust in the marketplace. We continuously review listing activity and policy concerns to help maintain the quality of the platform. If you ever come across a listing that seems suspicious or not aligned with our policies, feel free to email [email protected] with the listing link and we’d be happy to take a closer look.
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James
May 27, 2026
Great choice of relevant filter options
Great choice of filters which are very specific for the type of boat you are looking for.
Response from Boat TraderMay 27, 2026
Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad to hear the search filters helped make it easier to narrow down the right type of boat. Being able to search by specific features, size, and boat type can make a huge difference when comparing listings. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
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Ralph Currier J.
May 26, 2026
Jerry Gianfrancisco was Excellent !
Jerry Gianfrancisco, VP, Grand Sport Center Inc. 1530 Industrial Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL. 60156 was very helpful and cooperative. He answered all the questions, and I live 1,700 miles from the boat (Glastron-Carlson CVX-23) so there were many! Very Helpful !! Highly recommend.
Response from Boat TraderMay 27, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate the recommendation and hope you enjoy your Glastron Carlson CVX-23!
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