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News from BoatU.S. - Boat Owners Association of The United States Free Guides Available from BoatU.S. Consumer Protection Bureau for Buying, Selling or Owning a Boat Headed to the boat show and want to know what all the fine print means in a boat sales contract? If you sell your boat, what does an "exclusive listing" mean? Care to find out if your current boat ever had any safety defects that needed correction? The answers to these questions and many more are answered in two free guides from BoatU.S. Consumer Affairs: "Buying and Selling a Boat" and "Guide to Marine Service." The 34-page "Buying and Selling a Boat" guide explains what to look for when buying a new or used boat, such as manufacturing standards, surveys and sea trials. Also likely to be unfamiliar to the prospective boat owner - and clearly spelled out in the guide - is information on warranties, federal documentation, osmotic blisters, marine insurance, and boat loans. For sellers, there's a checklist to help evaluate your boat's condition, information on the pros and cons of selling on your own versus using a broker, and tips on writing a sales agreement. Important information is also included on how to use the BoatU.S. Consumer Bureau's free services, including the boating industry's only Recall Alert Registry that tracks safety defects for new and subsequent boat owners; the only national online complaint database for boats, engines, and service providers (such as boat dealers); and a dispute mediation program. The 34-page "Guide to Marine Service" has additional information geared for the current boat owner. This includes services provided by on-the-water towers, storage facilities such as marinas, overland transport, extended warranties, or how to handle billing disputes. Both guides are available online at http://www.BoatUS.com/consumer. You can also call 703-461-2856, or e-mail ConsumerProtection@BoatUS.com. BoatU.S. - Boat Owners Association of The United States - is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its 620,000 members with a wide array of consumer services including a group-rate marine insurance program that insures nearly a quarter million boats; the largest fleet of more than 500 towing assistance vessels; discounts on fuel, slips, and repairs at over 825 Cooperating Marinas; boat financing; and a subscription to BoatU.S. Magazine, the most widely read boating publication in the U.S. For membership information visit http://www.BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628. |
