Boat sale contracts allow buyers and sellers of boats or other watercraft to protect themselves from future misunderstandings by documenting the transaction in writing.

What is a Boat Bill of Sale?

Boat bill of sale forms, also called watercraft bill of sale forms, transfer the seller’s title of a vessel to a buyer as long as there are no liens on the vessel. Any type of boat bill of sale can be used by anyone selling any type of watercraft to a buyer. A vessel bill of sale protects both the seller’s and the buyer’s rights and can also prove the seller actually owns the vessel.

In most states a seller will also have to sign over the certificate of title or pink slip to the buyer in order to complete the sale and the buyer may also need a bill of sale in order to get a new certificate of title.

What Types of Boat Bill of Sale Contracts Are Available?

Boat, Vessel or Watercraft Bill of Sale: Used by anyone selling a vessel as is or with warranty to or from another person.

What Could Happen if I Don’t Have a Boat Bill of Sale?

The details of an oral agreement in the transaction of a vessel can be forgotten or misinterpreted by either the buyer or seller and could lead to the risk of a lawsuit if there are any disputes. A boat bill of sale allows you to put your agreements in writing to clear up any future misunderstandings before having to go to court to settle a disagreement.

A buyer may decide he does not want the vessel for any number of reasons and want his money back. Boat sale contracts are the strongest legal defense against someone feeling buyer’s remorse.

Without a boat bill of sale, a buyer could later make a claim that contradicts what was agreed upon at the time of the transaction, then it’s just your word against his.

Boat Sale Contracts
Boat bill of sale used to buy or sell a boat, vessel or any type of watercraft in any state.

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