bying a boat

[naubri]

i iam new on your forum and it is not my language so ber with me a little
thank
i want to by a boat in the us and i want to make sure i dont make any mistake ,i want clear titlle ,an i want to make sure that there is no du on the boat if i by it can you help
naubri

 

[Rick D]

If the boat is registered in one of the states, rather than documented by the US Government, you will know if there is a loan against it. The majority of boats are registered in the state they are located in, so you should have no problem. However, given your limited language, I would also suggest you hire a surveyor to look over the boat and check the title and other matters for you. Good luck!

 

[CalebD]

Bonsoir. Ca va?
So you live in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigaud,_Quebec
???
You do want to make sure there are no outstanding liens against the boat by a lender, tradesman, marina etc. What you want is a 'clear title' but clean title says the same thing. A 'lien search' can be done to make sure the title is free and clear.
Rick mentioned having a 'professional' survey any potential candidate boats which is a good idea.

Welcome to sailboatowners (SBO).

 

[higgs]

What size boat are you looking at?

 

[dscribner]

Naubrie,

Bienvenue! What Caleb said.

If you're thinking about Maine, a title is not required. We sail out of the Saco River (A couple miles south of OOB). When my wife went to town hall to inquire about a lost title, she came back with a registered boat. Go figure.

Don,

Biddeford, ME

 

[Merlin Clark]

Using the services of a boat broker would probably be a good idea. They now have a net based system for registering boats for sale that allows the buyer to veiw many more boats than was possible before this system. I don't remember what it's called but it's based on the real estate system called "multiple listing service".
The broker plugs in the parameters of the search (clients requirements); boat manufacturer, size, location, price and comes back with a number of boats to view. Good brokers will accompany the clients when checking boats.
The broker can also help with the administrative requirements.
I'd select a broker based on personnal references from sailors in the area in which you want to boat shop and you may be able to find those references right here on SBO.
The broker charges a fee to the seller which will be passed back to the buyer in the price of the boat but in most cases it's worth the cost.
Welcome!