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Read articleSome of the best boats for sale are hundreds of miles away. The problem is trust: the seller does not want to ship before being paid, and the buyer does not want to pay for a boat they have never touched.
The safe way to do it
- Agree on the price, description and an inspection window in writing.
- The buyer deposits the funds with a neutral third party.
- The boat is hauled, documented with photos and tracked to the buyer.
- The buyer inspects; the seller is paid only after acceptance.
Red flags to watch for
- A seller who insists on wire transfer to a personal account before any inspection.
- “Shipping agents” you have never heard of contacting you by email.
- Changed bank details sent by email — always confirm by phone.
Our SecurePay service combines the money and the move in one place, so nobody takes a blind risk.
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