BOAT buyers and sellers can now trade their trusty vessels through a new premium listing platform, Pontoon Bridge. The new listing site is 50% cheaper than other trading platforms and puts users in control of their sale or purchase, without the need to outlay large amounts in uncertain financial times. The premium website showcases boats at their best with the ability to upload videos, pictures, and a bespoke downloadable brochure.

Advertisers can pick from three tiered listing options, which include basic free listings right the way up to enhanced and premium monthly packages. The free option enables sellers to add two pictures of their boat, a full description, and a contact form to field enquiries. When opting for the premium or enhanced accounts, users can embed a video of their vessel and benefit from featured listings, social media promotion and other digital promotion. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

Neil Fossett, Founder of Pontoon Bridge, said: “The idea for Pontoon Bridge came to me when my dad asked if there was a place to sell a boat that would do it justice. After a lot of research into the subject we found that the options weren’t great, and none showcased the boats in a good light that made them appealing enough to buy. It felt as if the marketplace for boats in the UK had drifted off course and we wanted to shake it up.”

“Boats come in all shapes and sizes, but you are often stuck with an extortionate set price for whatever you are selling, whether it’s a cheap rib or a superyacht. That didn’t sit well with us and that’s why we’ve created our cost-effective, yet premium, platform to enable private owners and dealers to advertise their beloved vessel in the right way and let it set sail for a new home at a great-value price.”

One customer said, “To be honest, right now, we’re the most socially distanced on our boat! The site was easy to use and gave us opportunity in a way I haven’t seen before in the industry to trade up so quickly and effectively. My friend is about to buy their very first one and I’ve recommended they use Pontoon Bridge”.