Selling the boat to a guy from Canada, need info.

So pretty sure my boat is sold, the guy is from the Toronto, Canada area and he just left there and is going to meet me in the morning for a test drive. He has a cashiers check in my name ready to go (we agreed on price first).

Our plan is to test drive, if its all good then go to the bank and have them confirm his check before he leaves. Everything seems legit but in this day and age you can't be to careful. Its my opinion that crooks dont drive 18hrs one way, so I'm sure its ok, but any other hints would be appreciated. Everything that he has mentioned to me I have checked out (google is a wonderful tool).

TIA.

I think you will be good to go with your plan. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

charlesn and hirks are both visitors to this forum, both GREAT guys, both live up there, both have bought multiple boats down here. I would IM them for advice. They can tell you how the buyer should do it.

One thing banks are doing recently is holding funds from a cashier's check until it clears from it's source bank. I found this out a couple months ago when I bought mine. Don't be surprised if your bank holds 50% of the value of the check for a few business days.

make sure that the bill of sale is itemized--ie; boat $xxx
motor $xxx
trailer $xxx

and the vin on the trailer has to be readable--this can cause some grief
other wise a piece of cake--did it this time last year
good luck

Thanks to all for the info, I'm going to meet him shortly. Shouldn't be to big of a deal they way it sounds.

Don't worry I'll be back in a Champ as soon as I find another one. Looking for a little older 19ft with a 200 that I can just pay off with the leftover $ from this one.

Well the guy bought the boat. He had a bank draft in the amount I asked for and everything seemed legit. Only problem is my bank will have to wait until it clears, and that might take a couple days. I'm not to worried about it. I keep telling myself crooks don't drive 18hrs one way to screw someone, that would be to much work, and after meeting him he set my mind at ease. He even mentioned he was a rep for Live Target crankbaits and will be shipping me a few down when he gets back.

Now a new boat search begins. Looking for an older 19fter.

Sounds good!!! I would have offered what little insight I may have but I was in the States Fri.-Sun. picking up a boat myself lol.

What was his name?

Live Targets are awesome.

:quote What was his name?

Erie Champ send me a IM or email (jermcd_11@hotmail.com) and I'll give you the name, I don't want to drop it on here, not sure if he would appreciate that or not.

ReelBigJ the guy is legit, spoke with him yeasterday on his way home, great guy, you,ll have no worries, i fish with alot, stand up guy!And yes he is with live target!LOL Pete he is not Steve LOL!

Thanks for the info, I got the same impression, he was a very nice guy. In fact he offered to take me small mouth fishing if I ever get up that way (probably be a few years with 2 young kids).

Did you hear, did he make it back ok? I woke up in the middle of the night last night and all I could think was how he was still on the road and probably had at least 6 more hours to go. He got a great boat at a good price though I think. He will be happy with it.

I haven,t heard from him since yesterday afternoon, but i,m guessing when he does he,ll want to get out, hopefully with me as mines down with a lower end LOL!

Just got a reply from him in my email, he made it back and was heading to the lake, lack of sleep and all. Good to know the long trip paid off for him.

He is a die hard for sure, really glad he found a boat and is back in the saddle, well off to work but first i,m going to bbm him! Cheers!

Reelbig there is a nice 191 on ebay in PA that is loaded for a good price.

thanks SS, I have been watching that one. It is one clean looking boat.

Ok guys,its me and I'm happy so far with the rig. Thanks ReelBigJ. Still fiddling with what to do with the prop and noticed the aerator pump having a little squeal to it but all in all momma is happy and I'm happy. Hit Erie for smallies with her yesterday, and now hopefully today I can drag her out for largies!Pete, ya I'm back in a Champ, and Wayne, thanks for the compliments.Will get you out soon. Got a list to go through lol.
Oh ya, workin on the baits Jeremy.

Hey Rick---sent you an email on Saturday, hopefully that will give you some info on the livewell questions you had. Like I said feel free to call anytime if there is something I can help with. And I appreciate you staying in touch.