Should I ever give a flat price for a boat I haven't seen?

It's safer to give a range tied to visible condition and confirm the final number on arrival, rather than committing to a flat price from a phone description or a single photo.

What if a customer won't send photos before I quote?

That's a signal worth noting -- a boat in genuinely good condition is usually easy to photograph. Consider requiring photos as a standard first step before any sight-unseen range quote.

When should I just decline a sight-unseen quote entirely?

For boats that have sat neglected multiple seasons, suspected blistering/osmosis damage, or vague 'quick wash' descriptions of long-neglected boats -- these are safer to see in person before naming any number.

How to Bid a Boat Detailing Job Sight-Unseen (and When to Say No)

A phone or photo quote for a boat you haven't seen in person carries real risk. Here's how to structure a sight-unseen bid safely, and when to just say no.