Boat, Vessel and Watercraft Bill of Sale
for
Your State
Form to use when buying or selling a Boat, Vessel & Watercraft in all states. It offers the option to sell the vessel "as is" or with a warranty.

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:
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.
- Vessel Bill of Sale;
- Simple instructions plus a checklist; and
- Additional useful information about Vessel Bill of Sale documents.
This is the content of the form and is provided for your convenience. It is not necessarily what the actual form looks like and does not include the information, instructions and other materials that come with the form you would purchase. An actual sample can also be viewed by clicking on the "Sample Form" near the top left of this page.
Boat / Vessel Bill of Sale
VESSEL BILL OF SALE
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IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of $ ________________, received by __________ _________________, ("Seller") whose address is _____________________________ from _____________________________, ("Buyer") whose address is ____________ ___________________________, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller grants, sells, conveys, transfers and delivers to Buyer the following Vessel (the "Vessel"):
Vessel Description:
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Name of Vessel:
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Type of Vessel:
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Manufacturer:
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Make:
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Model:
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Year:
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Overall Boat Length: Ft. In.
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Boat Beam Width: Ft. In.
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Boat Transom Depth: Ft. In.
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Hull Material:
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Hull Identification Number:
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Vessel Registration Number:
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Port of Registry:
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Motor Model:
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Horsepower:
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Fuel (Gasoline/Diesel)
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Serial Number:
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Type of engine: o single engine o twin engine o inboard o outboard
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Includes Trailer o Yes o No
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Make:
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Model:
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Year:
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S/N:
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Additional: o sink o toilet o shower
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To have and to hold the same unto Buyer and Buyer’s executors, administrators and assigns forever.
Seller warrants to Buyer that Seller is the legal and true owner of the Vehicle and that Seller has the right to sell the Vehicle.
Seller warrants that Vessel is sold free and clear from any lien, security interest, mortgage or other encumbrance, except a lien by _____________________ (“Lien Holder”).
Vessel is sold together with an equal interest in the Masts, bowsprit, sails, boats, anchors, cables, tackle, furniture, electronic equipment and all other necessaries thereto appertaining and belonging except: ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________Seller will defend Vehicle against any claims or demands, except any previously mentioned lien (if any).
o The Vessel is sold AS IS with no express or implied warranties or representations having been made by Seller to Buyer.
OR
o The Vessel is sold with the following warranty:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has hereunto executed and delivered this Vessel Bill of Sale this ___________________ (“Date”).
SELLER
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Signature
Print Name
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BUYER
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Signature
Print Name
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Number of Pages4
DimensionsDesigned for Letter Size (8.5" x 11")
EditableYes (.doc, .wpd and .rtf)
UsageUnlimited number of prints
Product number#16376
This is the content of the form and is provided for your convenience. It is not necessarily what the actual form looks like and does not include the information, instructions and other materials that come with the form you would purchase. An actual sample can also be viewed by clicking on the "Sample Form" near the top left of this page.
Boat / Vessel Bill of Sale
VESSEL BILL OF SALE
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IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of $ ________________, received by __________ _________________, ("Seller") whose address is _____________________________ from _____________________________, ("Buyer") whose address is ____________ ___________________________, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller grants, sells, conveys, transfers and delivers to Buyer the following Vessel (the "Vessel"):
Vessel Description:
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Name of Vessel:
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Type of Vessel:
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Manufacturer:
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Make:
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Model:
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Year:
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Overall Boat Length: Ft. In.
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Boat Beam Width: Ft. In.
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Boat Transom Depth: Ft. In.
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Hull Material:
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Hull Identification Number:
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Vessel Registration Number:
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Port of Registry:
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Motor Model:
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Horsepower:
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Fuel (Gasoline/Diesel)
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Serial Number:
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Type of engine: o single engine o twin engine o inboard o outboard
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Includes Trailer o Yes o No
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Make:
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Model:
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Year:
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S/N:
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Additional: o sink o toilet o shower
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To have and to hold the same unto Buyer and Buyer’s executors, administrators and assigns forever.
Seller warrants to Buyer that Seller is the legal and true owner of the Vehicle and that Seller has the right to sell the Vehicle.
Seller warrants that Vessel is sold free and clear from any lien, security interest, mortgage or other encumbrance, except a lien by _____________________ (“Lien Holder”).
Vessel is sold together with an equal interest in the Masts, bowsprit, sails, boats, anchors, cables, tackle, furniture, electronic equipment and all other necessaries thereto appertaining and belonging except: ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________Seller will defend Vehicle against any claims or demands, except any previously mentioned lien (if any).
o The Vessel is sold AS IS with no express or implied warranties or representations having been made by Seller to Buyer.
OR
o The Vessel is sold with the following warranty:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has hereunto executed and delivered this Vessel Bill of Sale this ___________________ (“Date”).
SELLER
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Signature
Print Name
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BUYER
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Signature
Print Name
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