No Middleman Part 2: Repossessed Boats For Sale Seattle

Delivery of the repossessed boats for sale Seattle involves its own set of problems, many of them common to both overland and water delivery.

Delivery by water offers two primary advan­tages over other forms of shipping, but it is not always available.

First, as the boat does not have to be removed from the water, it is not subject to strains of dry storage for which it was not really designed. Second, those loading a boat aboard a truck or onto a ship's deck are likely to view it as simply another piece of cargo.

The sailors who deliver it by water may treat it more to its liking.

That said, let us examine some aspects of a common alternative, the overland hauling option.

Interviews with several haulers produced unanimous agreement on one point: they want to be paid in cash (or the equivalent such as a certified check) on the spot by a consignee manning an already warmed up Travelift ready to off­load a boat as it arrives free from dent, scratch, or theft.

A map marked with the quickest route out of town is also appreciated.

They also evidence a remarkable in­clination to cover their hindsides while remaining indifferent to what it means for a boat owner facing delivery of a proud new possession for which he has paid a small fortune (or put himself up to his ears in hock).

Make no mistake (we note cynically): when contracting to have a boat hauled, you will not be apt to be dealing as you would with that good-guy repossessed boats for sale seattle boat dealer with whom you closed the deal by sharing a drink at the bar.

The big time boat haulers are truckers; they may be lugging your pride and joy, but to them they are simply hauling a large awkward and expensive piece of freight on a rig whose value probably exceeds the cost of the cargo and which earns them the most money when it is churning along at 10 miles over the speed limit on an interstate.

The good drivers are good because they own their own rigs, are hired by the boat transport firm for a lucrative set fee, and they appreciate and are fully aware of the responsibility they have for your boat. The bad drivers are bad because they don't care, because they get paid no more for civility and patience than they do for alternatives, and because once on the road they are their own bosses, answerable to no one unless a consignee sees fit to complain.

Pray you get a good one for your boat.

Start by contracting for hauling wisely. Sign on only with an experienced boat hauler, one capable of handl­ing your boat and boasting a reputation for care and fair settlement for damages. Use only a hauler with certified liability coverage.

Compare contracts (even though most are nearly identical) so you know exactly what you are responsible for and what responsibility the trucker assumes. Know the terms for payment; it is almost always COD and not by personal check unless that check is cashed in time to be cleared before the delivery.

Check to see how much time you are allowed after the boat's arrival before additional charges begin. By contract you should be entitled to a thorough ex­amination of the boat while it is still on the truck to determine possible damage she may have suffered en route, but unwarranted delays to arrange for offloading

Sign nothing — notably the repossessed boats for sale Seattle bill of lading itemized all the damage, if any (which is the consignee's responsibility) can bring addi­tional charges (which incidentally, also have to be paid in cash).

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