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LUV Boating is a yacht and recreational boat brokerage based on Lake Macquarie, operating from Marks Point with an additional Newcastle office. The brokerage handles sales of used yachts, powerboats and sailboats, offers boat valuations, and supports buyers and sellers across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and the Central Coast. Customers can enquire by phone or email and LUV Boating advertises current listings online.
Service area: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens & Central Coast
LUV Boating Pty Ltd operates as a yacht and recreational-boat brokerage on the shores of Lake Macquarie, with offices at Marks Point and a Newcastle office in Wickham. Operations and enquiries are handled from these locations while sales activity and viewings extend across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and the Central Coast.
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LUV Boating assists both sellers and prospective buyers of recreational vessels. The brokerage advertises and sells used yachts, powerboats and sailboats and maintains online listings organised by vessel type and size. Listing categories shown on public pages include sports cruisers, flybridge boats, trailer boats and similar recreational craft.
Seller-focused services include on-site inspections and boat valuations, with the brokerage offering to visit vessels for appraisal and sale preparation. Listings and sales are supported by photography and online marketing of available boats. A dedicated contact phone number and email address are provided for sales enquiries and to arrange inspections or viewings.
A network of local marine service providers is promoted and made available to clients. That network includes marine surveyors, marine electricians, mechanics, marinas and boat transport providers. These contacts are used to arrange pre-purchase or condition inspections, mechanical and electrical work, and delivery or transport services as needed during the sale process.
Prospective buyers and sellers can contact LUV Boating by the published phone number or email address to request valuations, book viewings or discuss listings. Online listings and an enquiry/contact page are maintained for current boats for sale, enabling potential purchasers to review advertised inventory and request further information.
The brokerage advertises its regional focus and maintains active listings of used boats for sale. Specific credentials, licensing or transaction guarantees are not presented in public-facing material and should be confirmed directly when engaging for sale or purchase services.
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