The warranty is good anywhere. we will pay to have your boat repaired (or engine) if you do not have a dealer in your area or you prefer not to go to the local dealer (boat only). You should have a local engine dealer that will work on your engine.
After receiving a purchase agreement from us you will send a check or wire transfer funds. we require a 20% deposit on all ordered boats. when your boat arrives and you inspect it. we will arrange a sea trial before any finish rigging (at your option) upon delivery you must have a bank check or wire transfer before closing and registration can be finished. If you are a non resident buyer (we are going to ship the boat without your sea trial approval) We suggest you hire a marine surveyor to sea trial and inspect on your behalf. payment must be 100% before loading and shipping.
By cash, check or wire transfer after agreeing to and signing your purchase agreement.
By coming to the Florida keys or arranging for someone to sea trial and inspect your new boat.
Most new boat orders will take 6-10 weeks. We have had lead times up to 10 months on some models in the past.
Sea trial approvals are mandatory! no exceptions. someone will have to act on your behalf if you can't. Besides what better place to come and sea trial a boat than the Florida Keys !!!!!!
Generally it will take several phone calls to work out all the options and discuss the items that are important to you. the rest is simple! Arrange a deposit after receiving and returning your purchase agreement and your new boat will be ordered or if we have it in stock we will begin rigging ASAP.
Concerning your boat (not engine) most small dealers will take offence to you not buying from them. please remember you have the right to buy from anybody. If he won't service it we will find and pay someone in your local area to. you should be able to find an engine dealer without to much trouble.
We will handle all paperwork and registration for you or if you prefer you can do it yourself. if you live in another state than Florida, We can handle all the out of state papers also.
We will arrange shipping via common carrier (boat transporter) or we have several private transporter that are fully insured. We can also export anywhere in the world. most customer that take delivery out of state buy a trailer. (depending on boat size)
Yes! we are dealers for continental, Ez-Loader, float on, Boatmaster. just ask for a trailer price. When we sell a new boat, our trailer prices are very low.
All trailer prices must be quoted. because of the many styles and designs we will need to discuss the differences with you before we can make a suggestion.
We will suggest several companies, Boat US offers many benefits. you may also be able to add to to your homeowner policy.
We will arrange financing if needed. we are agents for several of the very best marine lenders. Essex, Bank One, Transamerica. Ganius.
many customers find it best to arrange there own money with there personal banker. we have consultants to advise you on ever step of borrowing.
The marine lending rates are tied to the size boat and the amount of money borrowed. rates will run 1 to 3 points over home loans with a term of 6 to 20 years.
We require a 20% deposit on all new boat orders. some diesel engine powered boats require more. It also depends on the options you require. if the boat is very complex and has a lot of rigging a 50% deposit or stage advances may be required.
Most loans range from 6-20 years. the amount of moneys borrowed and the boat purchased sets the term.
Most of the time we have an answer in less than 2 hours. if support of income is required (tax returns, ect.) it may take several days.
This depends on the amount of the loan. the paperwork fees are about $80.00- $200.00. if the vessel requires to be documented, add approx $500.00
Just pick up the phone and dial our 800 number, or stop in.
We have been selling boats for over 25 years and if you don't ask questions you simply don't know. it is impossible to cover all the details on a single sea trial. You we have many questions in the first several months. just make a list and call. most of the time you will get the answer on the first call, if not we will call you back ASAP.
The person that rigged or dealer prepped your new boat is the person that will sea trial with you. You will be instructed on the general operation and maintenance along with showing you the items of high importance. This may take several sea trials. we suggest that you set extra time aside for your sea trial. This is not a joy ride it is the time to learn about your boat. many times customers miss the important things shown to them. This is natural, that's why we want you to have at least a couple of days before taking (shipping) to run your new boat and understand it's operation.
The person that rigged or dealer prepped your boat and the salesperson.
We sell First Protection and all the major engine brands offer there own service contracts when you buy a new unit. all of these are sold thru us.
This simply means that no salesperson will ask you to buy in the first contact or the first time you come to our store. We have set what we believe is a fair profit margin in our prices and that is the price you will get the first time. no hassle is no hassle over price. The only way you will know if our price is good is to shop another dealer for the same product. (exactly the same, year, size, etc.) We want to sell you our product, just because no one runs out to pressure you doesn't mean where're not interested. You have to decide when and from who you are going to make a purchase. until then nothing happens.