Great Points If You’re Looking To Purchase A Motor Cruiser
There are some useful points to consider when you are looking to buy a boat, no matter how big or small. This investment is likely to be the second biggest investment you make in your lifetime and ensuring that the boat is fully functioning with no problems will put your mind at rest before handing over your money. Below we have a quick look at some points to consider when you look to buy boats.
- Do the dealers have a good reputation and history and are they fully recognized by the boat manufacturer?
- If buying a boat, has there been a valid and recognized contract drawn up?
- Make sure that you are aware what items are and are not included in the sale price. For new boats what are extras and what is included in the price? For second hand boats, get a list drawn up of all items included.
- When buying a used boat, make sure that your offer is subject to a survey and possibly a sea trial.
- If you buy a boat with finance, does the finance company register the boat or are you responsible? Also find out the date that insurance will need to be active.
- Set a date and method for deposits and payments to the seller and ensure that the price is fixed.
- If a used boat, does the current owner have the relevant owner documents?
- Ensure that a delivery date has been set.
The purchase cost of your lovely new vessel is not the end of your expenditure as boats require further running costs. Here are some examples of these:
Equipment (fire extinguishers, flares, life jackets etc); Taxes; Survey; Boat and trailer registration; Maintenance; Insurance; Trailer; Storage; Fuel; Docking or mooring fees.
That concludes the basics of what to look for and think about when looking to buy boats. There are many options, costs and other factors to consider when choosing a boat whether new or used but if you include the above your chances of buying a good one with a smooth sale will be improved.
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