When buying a boat there are some key steps you should follow to make sure you get the perfect boat for your needs. Here you'll find Motor Boats Monthly's top tips to buying a boat.

Buying a boat advice: paperwork and history

If you’ve found the boat of your dreams you’ll be feeling elated and be keen to get on with buying a boat. Don’t.

If it’s a used boat deal, sit down with the broker or seller and ask about paperwork such as proof of ownership, service history and other such boring matters. Paperwork is not why you buy a boat but it might well help you sell it later on.

Documents to ask for:

  • Bills of sale
  • Proof of VAT paid
  • Engine service history

  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Buying a boat advice: which type of boat to choose?
  3. 3. Buying a boat advice: market research
  4. 4. Buying a boat advice: get on the water
  5. 5. Buying a boat advice: paperwork and history
  6. 6. Buying a boat advice: Offer and deposit
  7. 7. Buying a boat advice: Survey
  8. 8. Buying a boat advice: Demonstration and sea trial
  9. 9. Buying a boat advice: Payment
  10. 10. Buying a boat advice: Have fun!
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