Suggestion: How to buy a used Fluid Motion boat seminar

[scross]

The Ranger Tugs “As The Prop Turns” seminars are great!
I’m suggesting a seminar on the due diligence associated with the purchase of a used Ranger Tug or Cutwater boat.
Many new boaters (or even experienced ones) may not fully understand the prudent steps that should be taken in the purchase process before the completing the purchase.
No one wants to see a new owner of a used boat (no matter how new it seems) have a bad experience because they didn’t understand the importance of an independent inspection, how they should find a qualified surveyor, the value of being on board during the sea trial with the surveyor, issues associated with international transactions, using a marine escrow company to complete the financial and paperwork side of the transaction, etc...
I understand their are legal issues associated with this kind of advice but I think proper disclosures could address that aspect.
Having this seminar available could help a prospective used boat buyer feel more comfortable about the buying process and being happy with their new-to-them boat. No used (or even a new boat) will be absolutely perfect and used boat buyers need to understand how to interpret survey results and how any problems with the boat might be resolved prior to closing the deal.
This type of seminar wouldn’t prevent all folks from undertaking ill advised purchasing practices. But more information about reasonable due diligence steps might make the selling and buying process more transparent to all involved with improved outcomes.

 

[bob daily]

CAVEAT EMPTOR - a Latin phrase that is translated as "let the buyer beware" the phrase describes the concept in contract law that places the burden of due diligence on the buyer of a good or service. It is a fundamental principle in commerce and contractual relationship between a buyer and a seller.
It is the buyers responsibility to preform the necessary due diligence before the purchase to ensure that the item is not defective and suits his needs.
If there is no explicit warranty regarding the products quality, then it is the buyer's responsibility to gather all the information about the purchased product, at the same time, the seller must not misrepresent the product or provide the buyer with false information about the product!
I like your ideal, as I think more owners would benefit and eliminate buyers remorse. Bob

 

[tlkenyon]

Such a seminar could also have significant benefit to a novice seller. Providing comprehensive, accurate information to a buyer could actually support a higher asking price and be a big part of a negotiation. It could aid in showing why you should by my boat over another that might not be as forthcoming.

 

[knotflying]

It could also save the factory a lot of heartache having to deal with a novice new owner having issues by heading them off before the purchase.

 

[Capt’nKarl]

I recently sold my R-21EC to some wonderful people who live only about an hour away from me. As the new owners, who had no Ranger Tug experience, started using the boat they had questions and I was there to answer them and happy to do so. I felt I had a responsibility to make sure the new owners were comfortable, safe and informed. When they couldn’t get the AC unit to run I drove over to find out why and we fixed it. This kind of after-the- sale customer service was greatly appreciated by the new owners. Personally I feel any transfer/sales agreement should include a provision in the contract requiring the previous owner to be available (within reason) for 30 days after the sale to answer questions for the new owners. It’s just the right thing to do.