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The Process of Purchasing a Pre-Owned Motor Cruiser


  1. Establish the amount you intend to spend, ask the sales staff for our lastest Brokerage list which details all the craft we have for sale - our help and advice is FREE.


  2. View the vessels that are of interest to you - you are welcome to view all makes and models that we currently have on our sales pontoon.


  3. Ask us for an individual Specification sheet on the boats which interest you - or print them of this site.


  4. Discuss any queries you may have regarding Insurance, Mooring and Licensing costs. Naturally, these depend on the type of boat that you are interested in.


  5. Confirm your Offer to us - all vessels are open to an offer, we can advise you on this.


  6. Once the price is agreed a 10% Deposit is payable and a Contract is then drawn between yourself and the vendor. This contract details the conditions of the purchase which are generally:-

    a) Demonstration
    b) Survey and/or Engine Report
    c) Acceptance of Finance (if applicable)

    All Deposits paid to a reputable Broker are held in a Client Call account; a segregated account which is separate to the trading account of the Broker. This Deposit is returned if any of the above conditions are not to the purchaser's satisfaction.


  7. We then arrange the Demonstration with you. Once completed you instruct a Surveyor (a list is available on our Resources Page.) The Surveyor's report will be sent to you within 7 days. Once received, we will help and advise you on any points raised.


  8. Once you are happy to proceed, we will arrange all the necessary paperwork which includes a Bill of Sale, transferring Title from the Vendor to yourself - also advice on River Licences, Moorings, Insurance and Transportation, if required.


  9. Once completed (this process generally takes from 7 to 28 days), we will then hand the boat over to you explaining the basic functions of the boat and arrange tuition is required.


  10. We are Members of the British Marine Industry Federation and the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents, ensuring you are dealing with professional, qualified staff and that business is carried out to a high standard as expected by these professional bodies.

"In this case we are acting as Brokers only; The Vendor is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which, if conducted by us, shall not imply any liability on our part."


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