2006 Donzi 35ZR

​Introduction:

• Preparing and documenting your boat for sale is extremely important
• The better the preparation, detailing and documentation, the better your chances of a quick sale
• I provide the photographic documentation with a signed statement this is a true representation of the vessel
• I will not erase damage or ‘repair’ a hull by digital cloning for this particular service
• I can only offer advice on the detailing and preparation similar to staging a home for sale

​Location:

• I will attend one mainland location or mainland dock
• Where possible, I prefer a boat to be on a trailer or blocked in order to show below the waterline:  hull, drives, keel, etc.
• Trailered boats can more easily be moved to a clean backdrop
• Boats may be trailered to my location in Gananoque for a discount
• Slips generally provide poor visual opportunities, so consider a main dock near your location

2006 Donzi 35ZR

Photographs:

• I take approximately 1 photograph/foot of the vessel
• I document the exterior and the interior, including instrumentation, engines, panels and key components
• All images are individually edited and include local adjustments within the frame
• The images will be posted in your private gallery on my website for review and your digital download included in the base package price
• If you require prints I will provide you with a code for a 25% discount on all custom prints
• Regular pricing is applicable through the gallery pages for Pikto prints and specialty products

2006 Donzi 35ZR

Preparation:

• Your vessel should be staged as if you were selling your home
• The vessel should have all personal items removed from view
• Additional distracting objects in the vessel should be removed from any area that is to be photographed, including such items as PFD's from a hanging locker, unused lines or fenders, dangling keys or wires, etc.
• It is recommended to perform some level of detailing to the vessel

Detailing:

• Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional it is important
• The more you do here, the greater your chances of a sale
• At minimum the boat needs to be cleaned, scuffs, streaks and stains removed from:
  • Hull & topsides
  • Upholstery and carpet
  • Waterline and fouling removed if out of the water
  • Bilge should be as clean as the rest
• Wax and polish if oxidized

Statement of Authenticity:

• Presentation Photo will provide the Seller with a signed Statement of Authenticity
• This is a tool to demonstrate your professionalism and good faith which may be posted with your images
• Buyers can be satisfied they are viewing an accurate and detailed representation of the vessel
• Sellers can be satisfied they are posting professional images of their vessel
• The images are equally important to both independent sellers and brokers
• To view a sample statement: Statement of Authenticity