Selling a boat

LIforrelaxin · 05-05-2016, 11:05 AM

Folks don't make this anymore complicated then it really is....

Years ago people used to sell cars, boats, RVs etc. through news paper classifieds....

Think of CL as the news paper classified hyped up 10 times.

You are going to get your share of tire kickers, and of course so BOT replies, but that is why you create an EMAIL address specifically to use with Craigslist.

Not having a trailer for the boat and having it at your dock is perfectly acceptable.... just don't state that in your ad.... just state that there is no trailer included in the sale.

When people come to look they will see that the boat is in the water and may ask for a see trial... you can make the sea trial conditional, on a deposit and agreement to purchase. And that you will hold the boat and deposit, after the sea trail until presented with payment in full.

As for the final purchase, before the boat leaves your control, you ask for a Cashiers check or Cash.... The Cashier's check means the funds are behind the check....

This off course assumes you own the vessel or vehicle out right. If you still owe money there are some additional steps....

05-05-2016, 11:05 AM	#39
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,970 Thanks: 1,064 Thanked 912 Times in 539 Posts	Folks don't make this anymore complicated then it really is.... Years ago people used to sell cars, boats, RVs etc. through news paper classifieds.... Think of CL as the news paper classified hyped up 10 times. You are going to get your share of tire kickers, and of course so BOT replies, but that is why you create an EMAIL address specifically to use with Craigslist. Not having a trailer for the boat and having it at your dock is perfectly acceptable.... just don't state that in your ad.... just state that there is no trailer included in the sale. When people come to look they will see that the boat is in the water and may ask for a see trial... you can make the sea trial conditional, on a deposit and agreement to purchase. And that you will hold the boat and deposit, after the sea trail until presented with payment in full. As for the final purchase, before the boat leaves your control, you ask for a Cashiers check or Cash.... The Cashier's check means the funds are behind the check.... This off course assumes you own the vessel or vehicle out right. If you still owe money there are some additional steps.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....