Boats
Buying and selling used boats and yachts for their owners.
What it takes
- A used sailboat, powerboat or yacht
- The survey, sea trial, documentation and title that go with it
What it leaves
- New boats sold by their builder's dealer.
- Ships of 300 gross tons or more.
How a job runs here
These steps make up the job's checklist. Its page shows each one as it is done.
- Who we act for is put in writing.
- The boat is listed, or found: documentation, hours, equipment and photos.
- Offer and acceptance end in one purchase agreement, with a deposit held in trust.
- A marine survey and sea trial are done, or waived in writing.
- The buyer accepts or rejects the boat in writing.
- Closing: money and title change hands, and the documentation or registration is transferred.
- The boat is delivered, or its haul is booked.
What backs it
0 of 1 license in place. The full list for every line is the credentials register.
| Credential | Issued by | Covers | Status | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacht and ship broker license | California Division of Boating and Waterways | Brokering used boats 16 feet or longer and under 300 gross tons in California. | Not yet held | None yet |
Rules this line follows
In California anyone who brokers the sale of a used boat 16 feet or longer and under 300 gross tons for pay must hold a yacht and ship broker license from the Division of Boating and Waterways.