If you’re thinking about buying a used boat in Greece, chances are you’ve already looked at listings on YachtWorld, Boat24, or with local brokers. But before you book a flight, it’s worth asking: is this boat really worth seeing in person?
That’s exactly the problem the First Look inspection solves. It’s a simple, structured way to get honest on-the-ground feedback before you spend €500+ on flights, hotels, and car rentals.
What a First Look Inspection Is
A First Look inspection is Clearhull’s affordable, remote pre-inspection service for boat buyers. It’s carried out by a local First Mate?A Clearhull First Mate is an experienced sailor who visits the boat on your behalf, taking detailed photos, videos, and filling out a 75-point structured checklist. Book Your First Mate Here—an experienced sailor or boat owner based in Greece who visits the vessel on your behalf.
The First Mate?A Clearhull First Mate is an experienced sailor who visits the boat on your behalf, taking detailed photos, videos, and filling out a 75-point structured checklist. Book Your First Mate Here doesn’t sell boats, doesn’t represent brokers, and doesn’t sugarcoat results. Their goal is to give you the objective truth about a boat’s real condition before you commit to travel or a full survey.
Each inspection follows Clearhull’s structured 75-point checklist, covering the hull, deck, rigging, interior, engine, and safety equipment.
You’ll receive:
- 50–100 photos and videos showing the boat’s true condition
- Notes on what the First Mate?A Clearhull First Mate is an experienced sailor who visits the boat on your behalf, taking detailed photos, videos, and filling out a 75-point structured checklist. Book Your First Mate Here sees, or even hears or smells.
- A structured way to compare multiple boats without spending €1000+ and many days on travel
How It Works
- Book your inspection through Clearhull (takes 2 minutes).
- A local First Mate?A Clearhull First Mate is an experienced sailor who visits the boat on your behalf, taking detailed photos, videos, and filling out a 75-point structured checklist. Book Your First Mate Here contacts the seller or broker to arrange access.
- The inspection is completed within a few days.
- You receive a structured photo and video report with notes categorized under the 75-point checklist.
This process gives you a real sense of the boat’s state—long before you spend a cent on airfare.
How Much It Costs vs. What You Save
A First Look inspection costs €120 flat. That’s it—no extras, no hidden fees.
Compare that with a typical boat-hunting trip:
- Flights: €150–€400
- Hotels: €100–€200 per night
- Car rental & transfers: €50–€100 per day
- Highway fees, ferries, etc.
A single wasted trip can easily cost €500–€1,000. A First Look inspection prevents that.
For many buyers, it’s the difference between chasing dead ends and focusing only on the boats truly worth a closer look.
When to Choose First Look vs. Survey
A First Look inspection is ideal when:
- You’re still narrowing down options from online listings.
- The boat is far from where you live.
- You want an objective look before committing to travel.
A marine survey, on the other hand, is for final confirmation before purchase—it involves haul-out, moisture readings, and system checks.
You can learn more about the difference here: Marine Survey vs. First Look Inspection in Greece: What’s the Difference?
The smart approach is to start with a First Look—then commission a survey only for the boats that truly pass your initial filter.
Final Thoughts
A First Look inspection is the fastest, most cost-effective way to make smart boat-buying decisions in Greece. It saves you time, money, and disappointment by providing honest insight before you fly.
👉 Book your First Look inspection in Greece and see if that “perfect” boat really looks as good in person as it does online.