Attention Boat Brokers / Sellers & Buyers – Sale Particulars
For Sale in Essex
We are currently representing a private client who sold his boat through a yacht broker, whereby the ‘boat specification’ ie what was sold with the boat and what was actually present (viewed) on the boat, but not part of the ‘sale agreement’ is in dispute
The first lesson to be learnt is that when selling or buying – detail / list all items included in the sale
Moving on the buyer having taken delivery of the boat subsequently suffered some damage when mooring.
The claim is that had the missing equipment (thought to have been included in the sale) been available on the boat at time of mooring, then the vessel would not (possibly) have suffered damage
All this is open to dispute and argument, however when selling or buying make sure you get full information / detail as to what is or not included to avoid potential future and expensive litigation
Watch this space for further news and updates
For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd. Marine Surveyors & Consultants
EMS also undertake Boat Safety Inspections
Tel : 01603 327 123 www.europeanmarinesurveys.com
