This free boat bill of sale or boat sales agreement may be used
for the transferring of title (ownership) of either a new or used boat and trailer.
When selling a boat, you may be liable for taxes and your bill of sale is required as proof of the selling price. That fulfills the legal requirement as far as your local authority is concerned.
However! For your own protection, you also need your document to record the provisions and terms of the sale between buyer and seller.
The free boat bill of sale on this page makes provision for recording a single payment and optional holding deposit.
There are also optional clauses addressing the repairs (if any) and which party will be responsible to effect the repairs.
Both these two optional clauses can be found at the end of the boat bill of sale.
We also have the following free legal forms available:
Please Note:
For more tips on buying or selling a boat,
please refer to our main Boating page.
THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE:
THE SELLER:
Identity / Social Security or Other number (Specify):
THE BUYER:
Identity / Social Security or Other number (Specify):
The parties choose the above stated addresses as their physical addresses at which legal proceedings may be instituted.
THE OBJECT OF THE SALE IS:
Hull Identification Number and Registration Number and Certificate Number:
Make and Type of Motor:
Motor Identification Number:
Rated Passenger/Weight Carrying Capacity:
Description of Trailer:
Registration Number of Trailer:
Description of Lifesaving and Safety Equipment:
Description of Other Equipment:
OWNERSHIP:
The Seller guarantees that he/she is the true and lawful owner of the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) and that it is free of all mortgages, liens and encumbrances and any and all legal claims.
WARRANTY:
The Seller warrants that at the date of signature of this agreement there are no licensing fees or fines or other penalties outstanding against the registration of the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) sold in terms of this agreement and declares under penalty of perjury that all the information contained in this document is to the best of his/her knowledge and belief true and correct.
NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES:
The Seller or his/her agent gives no warranty or guarantee other than those specified above.
DISCLAIMER:
The boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) is sold "As-Is" and the seller shall not be liable for any defects, patent, latent or otherwise.
The Buyer admits having inspected the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) to his/her satisfaction and that no guarantees or warranties of any nature were expressed or implied by the Seller or his/her agent regarding the condition or quality thereof.
LEGAL AGE:
Both parties declare to be of legal age and legally competent to enter into this agreement.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND COSTS:
The Parties agree to sign all documents necessary to transfer ownership of the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) from the Seller onto the name of the Buyer within 5 (FIVE) days of signing this agreement of sale.
The Buyer shall be liable for all costs relating to the registration of the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) into his/her name and any other costs involved.
PURCHASE PRICE:
The Purchase price is the sum of ______________________
The Purchase price is to be paid in full by bank guaranteed check or in a manner as agreed by both parties (specify) ___________________________________________
Ownership and possession of the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment) will only pass onto the Buyer once the bank honors the check or other legal instrument of payment.
POSSESSION AND TRANSFER OF RISK:
The Risk passes to the Buyer once the Buyer or his/her agent receives the keys to the boat or takes possession of the boat (and motor, trailer, equipment).
JURISDICTION:
The parties consent to the jurisdiction of the magistrate's
(other ________________) court for the district of ______________________
Signed at ______________________on this ______day of _________________20____
SELLER: ______________________________
2. WITNESS ____________________________
BUYER:_______________________________
2. WITNESS ____________________________
