New Boat

• Make certain you are buying from a reputable dealer
• Check whether the dealer/boat builder is a member of the British Marine Federation (BMF)
• Ask the boat builder or dealer for details of the deposit and stage payments required
• If built to special order, it is advisable to read the RYA booklet ‘Buying a New Yacht’
• Make certain the boat builder / dealer is using a BMF / Royal Yachting Association (RYA) approved contract
• Agree on the specification and any additional equipment agreed
• Check whether the price is fixed
• Check whether the delivery date is guaranteed
• Check whether the boat will be CE marked*
• Check at what stage does the boat become yours and when do you become responsible for the insurance
• Check that the seller (dealer or agent) can guarantee clear title and, if so, how?
• Check what documentation will be provided?
• If buying with finance, check whether the Bank will arrange registration for you. (Part 1 Registration recommended in most cases.)

*The CE mark is proof of compliance with the Recreational Craft Directive.

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