Boat sales
Best deals on boats in Bermuda.
Sean sources it. We handle the entire process. You sign once.
BDA Boats is your best connection for buying boats in Bermuda. Sean DeSilva has spent over twenty years building the relationships that source the strongest deals: local owners selling off-market, US brokers in Florida and the Carolinas, Canadian and European yards. Tell him what you want, your budget and your timing. He hunts the right boat at the right price, then handles the full process: survey, shipping, customs clearance, the 22.25% Bermuda import duty, Bermuda Maritime Authority registration and final delivery to your dock. You sign once. He does the rest. WhatsApp +1 (441) 518-7077 or email info@bdaboats.com to start the hunt.
Two paths
Buy used. Or import new.
Buy used (already in Bermuda)
Current local inventory rotates weekly. WhatsApp Sean for this week's list and what's about to hit the market off-market.
See what we've moved →
Buy new, import on demand
Tell Sean the model, length and budget. He sources from US, Canadian and European brokers, surveys it, ships it, clears it and registers it. Typical timeline 6 to 12 weeks.
Start an import →Recently moved
Boats we've placed in Bermuda.
A snapshot of what we move. Current inventory rotates weekly. WhatsApp Sean for the live list and what's coming in off-market.
Looking for something specific?
Send Sean the boat type, length and budget. He'll come back same day with what's available locally, what's en route, and what he can source from off-island brokers at the best price.
How we work
Tell us what you want. We do the rest.
End-to-end means end-to-end. One conversation, one signature, then a boat at your dock with everything filed, paid and registered. Here's exactly how it goes.
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Tell us what you want
Pontoon, center console, day cruiser, sport fisher. Used or new. Length, year, budget and timing. Five minutes on WhatsApp.
02
We find the deal
Sean works his Bermuda network for off-market local boats and his US, Canadian and European broker contacts for imports. We negotiate the price, arrange the survey and send you the report.
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We handle every step
Shipping, customs clearance, 22.25% import duty paid, Bermuda Maritime Authority registration, insurance referral, delivery to your dock. You sign once at the start, sign once at delivery. That's it.
Why Sean
Best deals come from the best connections.
20+ years in Bermuda
Hundreds of boats matched, every parish served.
Local owner network
First call for off-market boats before they ever get listed.
Off-island broker book
US, Canada, Europe sourced and priced for Bermuda buyers.
Full end-to-end service
Survey, shipping, duty, BMA registration, delivery. One signature.
The investment
Why a boat is the best thing you'll own in Bermuda.
Bermuda is 21 square miles surrounded by some of the clearest water on the planet. The best of this island isn't on the roads; it's the reef stops, the pink-sand coves, the wrecks, the calm anchorages you can only reach by boat. Owning one changes how you live here.
The island opens up
Horseshoe Bay, Shelly Bay, Cooper's Island, Tobacco Bay, the most photographed corners of Bermuda are 15 minutes from your dock. No crowds, no parking, no commute. Just go.
Calm water, year-round access
Inside the reef line Bermuda's water is some of the calmest in the world. Most weekends from April to November are boatable. Even January gives you flat-water days.
Resale stays strong
Bermuda has a fixed, limited supply of boats. Demand stays steady. A well-kept boat holds its value better here than almost anywhere, and we'll be the first call when you're ready to sell.
Pay duty once. Then it's yours.
Bermuda's 22.25% import duty is paid one time at registration. After that there's no annual luxury tax on the boat itself. The asset is yours, free and clear.
Charter it back when you're not using it
Want it to earn while you're at work? We can help you set up a charter side income. Sean will share the rate sheet and partner with you on bookings if that's the play.
Family asset for generations
Most Bermuda boats stay in families. Kids learn to drive on the same hull their parents learned on. It's a piece of the island you actually pass down.
Real boats. Real owners.
Recently moved through Bermuda.
A snapshot of the variety. Center consoles, day cruisers, sport fishers, motor yachts. Sourced from local owners and US brokers, surveyed, shipped, cleared and delivered. WhatsApp Sean for this week's live inventory.
This is what variety looks like. We don't push you toward one yard's inventory. Sean hunts the right boat in your range, on or off the island, then handles the rest.
The experience
Smooth from first message to your dock.
Buying a boat in Bermuda usually means juggling brokers, surveyors, shippers, customs agents, the Bermuda Maritime Authority and your insurer. With BDA Boats you talk to Sean. He talks to everyone else. Here's everything we handle.
WhatsApp answered 24 hours by Sean personally
Same-day shortlist of boats matching your brief
Off-market local listings before they hit the public market
Pre-purchase marine survey arranged through Bermuda or US surveyors
Sea trial coordinated, video sent if you're off-island
Negotiation on the buy price, in your corner
Shipping booked from US East Coast, Canada or Europe
Customs clearance handled and 22.25% import duty paid for you
Bermuda Maritime Authority registration filed in your name
Insurance broker referral with marine-specific quotes
Delivery to your home dock or marina of choice
Maintenance, parts and advice on tap after the sale
Sean's been running this end-to-end for twenty plus years. You sign at the start. You sign at delivery. That's the whole experience on your end.
Ready to buy
Tell Sean what you want. Today.
Send the boat type, length, budget and timing. Sean answers WhatsApp 24 hours and comes back same day with options.
Boat sales questions.
Can you import a boat to Bermuda?
Yes, BDA Boats has imported hundreds of boats to Bermuda over twenty years. We handle the full process: sourcing the boat from US, Canadian or European brokers, arranging shipping to Bermuda, clearing customs and import duty, registering the boat with the Bermuda Maritime Authority and delivering to your dock. Typical timeline from order to delivery is 6 to 12 weeks depending on origin and shipping schedule. We can also source specific models on request including center consoles, sport fishers, day cruisers, pontoon boats and personal watercraft.
How much is Bermuda import duty on a boat?
Bermuda import duty on a recreational boat is currently 22.25 percent of the CIF value, which is the cost of the boat plus insurance and freight to Bermuda. This rate is set by Bermuda Customs and is subject to government change at any time. BDA Boats includes a transparent breakdown of duty, shipping, registration and our fee in every import quote so there are no surprises at the dock. We can also help you compare the all-in cost of importing a new boat versus buying a used boat already on island.
Do you finance boat purchases?
Bermuda banks offer marine financing on boat purchases. We can introduce you to a banker familiar with marine deals and provide a survey and pricing comp to support the application. Financing approval is usually faster on used boats already in Bermuda since the bank can inspect the asset directly. Send Sean a WhatsApp with the boat you are considering and your budget for a quick yes or no.
How long does it take to import a boat to Bermuda?
From signed order to delivery at your dock, typical timeline is 6 to 12 weeks. Boats from the US East Coast (Florida especially) ship fastest, usually 4 to 6 weeks. European or new-build orders can run 10 to 14 weeks depending on the manufacturer's queue. We give you a written timeline with each quote and update you weekly while the boat is in transit. Customs clearance and Bermuda Maritime Authority registration add about a week on the back end.
Can you survey a boat I'm thinking of buying?
Yes. We work with licensed marine surveyors in Bermuda and can arrange a full pre-purchase survey, sea trial and engine inspection. We can also fly in a surveyor for boats located in the US if the deal is big enough. Surveys typically run a few hundred dollars depending on the boat's size and complexity. Worth every dollar. We've walked away from boats based on survey findings more than once.
Do you offer boat storage?
Not at the moment, storage isn't part of what we do. We can recommend Bermuda marinas, boatyards and private storage operators we work with regularly when boats need a home between seasons or during hurricane months. Several have monthly and annual rates.