If you are selling or buying a boat or other types of watercraft, a Vessel Bill of Sale (sometimes known as a Boat or Watercraft Bill of Sale) is designed to document the terms and conditions of the transaction, and to protect your rights. This legal form can possibly help you avoid potential problems later.

A Vessel Bill of Sale is also useful for accounting and tax purposes and includes the description, Identification, information, and trailer availability of the vessel. The buyer can use this legal document to help prove ownership of the vessel.

This legal document also allows the seller the option of selling a vessel "as-is," without any express warranties as to the condition. This Vessel Bill of Sale also includes detailed instructions that guide you through each provision making it simple to easily understand the terms of your legal form.


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These Important provisions are included in this Vessel Bill of Sale:

• Consideration Paid: This provision states the amount paid for the vessel and also can be used by the buyer to prove that valuable consideration was paid for the vessel;
• Seller's and Buyer's Name / Address: Locates and identifies the parties to this sale in the event of a dispute;
• Information about Boat: Name, Type, Make, Model, Year, etc.;
• Vessel Identification Information: Identifies the unique record of the boat or vessel to avoid confusion;
• Motor Information (if included in the sale): Motor Model, Horsepower, serial number etc.;
• Trailer Availability: Identifies whether the trailer is included, available, or not part of the purchase;
• Optional As-Is Clause: Seller is not making any implied or express warranties as to the condition of the vehicle.

This form packet prepared by lawyers includes:

1. Vessel Bill of Sale;
2. Simple instructions plus a checklist; and
3. Additional useful information about Vessel Bill of Sale documents.

State Compliant: This form complies with the laws of your state.