We found a pretty good deal on a couple year old boat, no hour meter but looks gorgeous.
Went and looked at it, loved it, looks like what we need, and we are ready to buy. It was a repo and now belongs to Diversified Remarketing, a pretty big company here in phoenix that sells all kinds of repossessed toys.
He says before selling, they run through every nook and crany of every boat, replacing bearings, fixing anything damaged, and inspecting every corner. He says they do this to "cover their own a**, because they dont know the history of these boats." The boat looks great, very clean, no problems that we noticed, and a more than fair price.
The seller, DR, will not allow us to do a lake test. Apparently, his company is "just to busy to be running around allowing every interested buyer to test the boats". He promises everything will work 100%, and will even come to the lake with us for a few hours, AFTER we purchase it, to make sure we are satisfied. If their is any problems, they will be fixed until we are fully satisfied, but he says "there wont be". He seems pretty sure this boat will work 110% but will not allow us (and we offered to PAY him for his time) to take it out, at all.
Just want some feedback for all you boat owners. Is this fair? Should we buy the boat and take his word (and his companies word) that the boat will run perfect?
Re: Buying a used boat without a water test? Fair?
If it is a reputable buisness and will give you a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee for 7-10 days so you can test drive get a survey fine (if it is in writing) if not his word isn't worth much
Re: Buying a used boat without a water test? Fair?
Is this fair? Should we take his word (and his companies word) that the boat will run perfect?Only with a Written Warranty.