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Buying a boat - documents & certificates

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Topic: Buying a boat - documents & certificates

Posted By: Zane81
Subject: Buying a boat - documents & certificates
Date Posted: 30 Jun 09 at 8:05am

Hi I'm looking to collect my bost this weekend from a seller I've just agreed a deal with, before I hand my money over is there any documentation I should expect to receive, Will the ownership be registered somewhere like a car?

Thanks in advance!

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Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 30 Jun 09 at 8:11am

It depends on what boat it is.

Most dingies dont come with anything. Some classes you can get measurement certificates for. As for registering, there is no main databse but you can register with your class.

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Posted By: Zane81
Date Posted: 30 Jun 09 at 8:24am

That's great thankyou, I'm buying a Laser 3000. It doesn't have any paperwork with it, other than a rigging manual.

Posted By: ChrisJ
Date Posted: 30 Jun 09 at 9:08am

I always give and expect a receipt: I take along two copies so we can both sign and keep. Sold this boat (class, age, number, name), on this date, from this person (including address) to this person (including address) for this much money. Condition as advertised.

Other than that, for a 3000, you might get a builders certificate / rigging manual, or not. If you want to check that the person selling is really the owner, ask to see their insurance "so I know ho much I should insure it for and with whom".

Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 30 Jun 09 at 9:25am

Originally posted by ChrisJ

That is what I do ... all a bit iffy really but you don't hear of problems with a trade in stolen boats ...

I'd be more careful with old lasers and toppers probably ...

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Posted By: Medway Maniac
Date Posted: 30 Jun 09 at 10:07am

I wouldn't expect any boat-specific documentation with a Laser 3000 - it was never sold with a measurement certificate since just like a Laser 1 it was a SMOD (Single Manufacturer One-Design).

Just take the usual receipt etc. precautions that the others have already advised.

Not heard of any stolen 3000's, and most sailing folk are fine (honour among thieves!), so I guess you'll be OK. Enjoy your new boat and look forward to hearing fom you on the 3k forum!

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Posted By: iamalipaul
Date Posted: 01 Jul 09 at 4:14pm

I had a similar question last year

http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4244&KW=iamalipaul - http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4 244&KW=iamalipaul

hopefully this is a link to my post last year

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