Client testimonials
I purchased my very first boat with BASCO. Having arrived in Asia only recently, not having a driving licence and not being familiar with the local yacht market meant I was accumulating a number of difficulties to make my dream come true. I decided to hire BASCO as they were providing the full suite of comprehensive services I would need throughout my journey to ownership. From advising me where to go to get the licence, to several meetings to determine the best type of boat for my needs, to many visits across the island to find the perfect match, to managing the commercial negotiations and to ensuring post sale that I would be dealing with the best service providers to ensure all the desired upgrades, I had a very thorough experience with them and cannot recommend them enough. Highly knowledgeable, hard working, patient, friendly, I felt they knew about every boat on the marinas, never pushed me outside of my comfort zone with hard selling, and always had my best interests at heart. Look no further!
Mr SC, First-Time Boater, Asia
My landlubber friends suddenly started talking about wanting to buy a boat; I immediately sent them to Dione! She & I sat on the Board of a professional network over a decade ago. We’ve remained in contact, and I have followed her new career with interest, even though I am not a sailor myself. I knew I could absolutely trust her and William to give my friends sound and safe advice!
Ms TZ, Singapore
Incredibly helpful team working among several constraints, even given this current environment, they helped me through a trying set of issues. Dione and William know boats and their market. If even remotely interested in Boating seek them out.
Mr EP, Boat Owner, Singapore
A fantastic experience dealing with Will and Dione and the Basco team to sell my boat. They took care of all of the logistics meaning the whole process was hassle free for me. I highly recommend BASCO for anyone looking at buying or selling their boat.
Mr JB, Boat Owner, South East Asia
They sold my last two boats with zero issues, everything was like clockwork. More than just buying and selling Will has an in-depth knowledge of boats, engines and the Singapore marine market. You can rely on him for invaluable advice on buying, selling and service. Will and Dione are a great team with a lot of expertise behind them and I have no issues recommending them as a professional and effective yacht broker.
Mr FM, Boat Owner, Singapore
The Boat Ownership “Hacks” Masterclass is highly recommended. William and Dione really walked through from the foundation and how the industry works. Also helped us to understand what our needs at the moment regarding a boat and what the alternatives are. We got to know the ins and outs of how to buy and sell a boat and how best to acquire our dream boat.
Mr HO, Boat Searcher, Singapore
Very good advise and support when i bought a boat with Basco. Transparent with the condition of the boat. Provided me with the advise pro and cons for decision making.
Mr AA, Boat Buyer Malaysia
In the dealings I have had with William and Dione over the last few months of selling my boat I have found them to be professional and ethical – not something that can be said about many in the industry.
I was impressed with their knowledge of the market, the innovative ways in which they approached marketing a boat which requires something of a niche buyer and the patience they displayed in waiting for the right opportunity rather than just reducing the asking price. I would recommend Basco to anyone buying or selling and am happy to provide more detailed feedback to anyone thinking of using them.
Mr RS, Boat Owner, South East Asia
I was impressed with their knowledge of the market, the innovative ways in which they approached marketing a boat which requires something of a niche buyer and the patience they displayed in waiting for the right opportunity rather than just reducing the asking price. I would recommend Basco to anyone buying or selling and am happy to provide more detailed feedback to anyone thinking of using them.
Hi William, many thanks for all your efforts! The great way you handled this throughout really says a lot about your character!!!
Looking forward to continue supporting and recommending your business where I can.
Mr MG, First Time Boat Buyer, Singapore
Looking forward to continue supporting and recommending your business where I can.
“William and Dione have a professional approach that gives a feeling of trust and attention to the customer that other brokers fail to give. After 2-years of listing the boat for sale, with very little broker initiative, they doggedly pursued our mutual goal of a sale.
We would highly recommend their services. This was the 3rd vessel we have sold. It is rare to work with brokers who are so sincere and give a 100% feeling of trust.”
Mr SW, Boat Seller, Singapore
We would highly recommend their services. This was the 3rd vessel we have sold. It is rare to work with brokers who are so sincere and give a 100% feeling of trust.”
“BASCO team were exceptional and the service rendered was fantastic. Had a whole lot better service experience compared to the ones I had in the past!”
Mr HH Boat Seller, Singapore
“It’s official – we have sold the yacht. Thank you so much for your help in getting it listed. We were lucky to find a nice couple to take her over and to get a reasonable price. Good luck with your business I think BASCO is a brilliant idea and a well-deserved disruption to the hopeless brokerage business in Singapore.
I will certainly recommend you to our yachtie friends. Bob called me before he signed on to sell Merrily and I strongly suggested he go with you.”
Mr GC Boat Owner, Australia
I will certainly recommend you to our yachtie friends. Bob called me before he signed on to sell Merrily and I strongly suggested he go with you.”
“BASCO were just fabulous, personal, attentive, and patient and got the end result. While it did take longer than I expected to sell my yacht, I don’t think that was down to BASCO – they did everything they could do to make a sale – and we got there in the end.”
Mr BL, Boat Seller, Singapore
“BASCO represented the best source of technical expertise combined with wide ranging and extensive boating experience. They guided us through the myriad of choices which often confused us more than anything else.Their unselfish attitude and professionalism also stand out. BASCO will always look after your interest before their own.It is also worth noting that their web platform is very sophisticated while being user friendly. All in all, an impressive organisation to deal with led by true boating professionals.”
Mr RL. Boat Owner, Singapore
“It was a really great experience working with William and Dione. They guided us through the difficult process and helped us in formulating our offers as well as decisions.
It was the very personal service tailored to our needs andthey were able to listen to our needs and focus on the topics important to us.Really can recommend them to anyone. ”
Mr S &Ms J, Boat Deciders, Singapore
“Will’s knowledge of the Asian Boat market was a great help in getting the boat listed and the transaction sealed. I was very impressed by the efficient client service and ongoing communication during the entire process. I will use BASCO and the auction process again to buy or sell a boat.”
Mr HB Boat Owner, Singapore
“Just wanted to say thank you again for your time with me yesterday. I really appreciate the advice and info on craft registration, and I really also appreciated hearing about the innovations you are bringing in in terms of boat marketing, online auctions, and the service portal. I visited the BASCO webpage (also the FB page) and am impressed by the all the possibilities. Wishing you success.”
Mr DF, Boat Owner, Singapore
It was the very personal service tailored to our needs andthey were able to listen to our needs and focus on the topics important to us.Really can recommend them to anyone. ”