Boat certificate

[Fish0093]

Is there anything I should looking out for buying a boat certificate from someone who won a boat in a tournament? Any suggestions on how I should get the transaction done from those that have gone that route? I could save thousands this way but there’s obviously a risk.

[DewRonInc]

Put hand on boat and ask questions, directed to dealer boat runs through. Happens all the time

[Almag6]

Ask which tournament it was won at?
verify with organization.
Know what you are buying. Some come without motors. Without accessories.
Call the dealer you plan on buying it through and make sure they understand the process.
Call you lender. They may not lend on a piece of paper.

[Judson1]

The guy I bought from, whom I also worked with, went and picked up the boat. When he got home he unhooked , we did the paperwork, and I hooked up.

[wmitch2]

I believe most of those certificates have an expiration date so be sure it's not expired before you buy. The few guys I know who bought them from other people took them to the dealer and they know how to deal with them. You can also upgrade to a bigger boat by paying the difference too !!

[JJohnSind]

When dealing with certificates, make sure all your ducks are lined up. Call the boat manufacturer up to find out what you need to do as a buyer of that certificate (they should be able to confirm authenticity at that time as well). When buying a physically available boat, clarify if you will be the original owner or if it has already been titled to the boat winner. Factor that into the price, only the original owner gets the full lifetime hull warranty (except for Basscats).

[1BADAIR]

Sometimes getting a loan it troublesome because there is no vin/hin

[wmitch2]

ALSO, be sure to read what all is included on the certificate as far as anything other than the boat. Like, motor, TM, Graphs, etc.

[adam_p]

ALSO, be sure to read what all is included on the certificate as far as anything other than the boat. Like, motor, TM, Graphs, etc.

This. I've seen them not come with a prop as well.

Also check with the manufacturer to make sure they will honor it. Nitro told me I could only sell my certificate to a dealer. Luckily they put me in touch with one that would buy it.

[Sylvanboat]

Are you getting a “certificate of origin”? I just bot a new RV out of state and will receive this certificate. Since I did not pay sales tax at the time of purchase, I will pay the tax when I register and title the the RV in my home state. I need the certificate to prove ownership.