Buyer Resources
This list of vetted resources is intended to help buyers complete the boat purchasing process seamlessly. Please don’t hesitate to contact your auction specialist if you have questions.
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This standard template for a Boat Bill of Sale should be all you need to document the transaction. However, be sure to check with your state for additional requirements to initiate a title transfer for a boat.
If you are buying a boat that is not state titled, you’ll need help with the title transfer. YachtCloser specializes in Coast Guard Documentation and Deletion.
YachtCloser Documentation
Concierge Closing Service, Coast Guard Documentation, State Titling Service
(954) 361-2411
closings@yachtcloser.com
www.yachtcloser.com
If you want to have a boat professionally surveyed, make sure the surveyor you hire is a member of either the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS), as both organization have standards surveyors need to meet to gain accreditation.
National Association of Marine Surveyors
nams.memberclicks.netSociety of Accredited Marine Surveyors®
www.marinesurvey.org
Organized by U.S. States
www.marinesurvey.org/u-s-states
If you’re not buying 100% cash, the time to shop for a loan is before you bid. Get pre-approved by our vetted lenders specializing in boat financing.
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Boat Financing Companies
Excel Financing
Based in Miami
Jacob Pared – (305) 978-7218
jacob@excelinsure.com
excelinsure.comBoat Loan
Based in Fort Pierce
Nick Brainard – (954) 448-1877
nbrainard@boatloan.com
www.boatloan.comFairwind Financial Corporation
Based in Shelton, CT
Bob Dunford
(203) 712-7204 – office
(203) 668-2631 – cell
dunford@fairwindfinancial.com
fairwindfinancial.comFirst Class Financial Services
Based in Tampa
Tim Kratz – (813) 461-3888
Timkratz@firstclassfs.com
www.firstclassfs.comTrident Funding
Offices Nationwide
Nate Richard – (888) 356-6005
info@tridentfunding.com
www.tridentfunding.com/boat-loans/
These companies specialize in boat transport.
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East Coast
Luxury Boat Transport Group
Licensed and Insured, Boats up to 47’ long – 15’ wide – 30k lbs. Based in Tampa.
Laz – (305) 467-5858
luxuryboattransport.comProper Boat Transport
Boats up to 45’ and larger – 15’ wide – 30k lbs. Based in Tampa.
Martin Jordan – (727) 377-2424
martin@properboattransport.com
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West Coast
Hauln It Marine Transport
Licensed and Insured, Boats up to 40’ – 12’ wide – 25k lbs. Based in Las Vegas
Mike Smith – (702) 249-5477
haulnitmarinetransport.com
Finding a good insurance agent that understands your needs isn’t easy. We’ve done some of the hard work for you – these guys specialize in the boats enthusiasts love.
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Boats under 30 feet
Progressive
(855) 347-3939
www.progressive.com/boat -
Boats over 30 feet
C&L Insurance
Scott Costolo
Kaylee Biggs-Weaver –(561) 395-3730 Ext. 201
kaylee.weaver@clinsurance.com
clinsurance.comExcel Insurance
Based in Miami
Jacob Pared – (305) 978-7218
jacob@excelinsure.com
excelinsure.comKings Bay Insurance
Based in Miami
Ricardo Linale – (305) 254-7733
ricardo@kingsbayinsurance.com
www.kingsbayinsurance.com
AtlasTrax USA
265 S Federal Highway, # 210
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Carolyn Stash – (954) 465-3743
carolyn@atlastrax.com
atlastrax.com