Other Paperwork Warranty documentation and maintenance records should also be handed over at the time of sale. Personal watercraft (PWC) Unregistered boats will have some form of identification – sailing boats have sail numbers, inflatable dinghies have a serial number.Every vessel subject to a mooring licence (including marina berths).

Any power-driven or sailing vessel of 5.5 metres or longer.

Power-driven vessels that are powered by an engine with a power rating of 4.0 kilowatts or more (greater than 5 horsepower).

Vessels that must be registered: The following vessels must be registered with Roads and Maritime (NSW) when occupying NSW navigable waters: If you sell your vessel, you’ll need to fill out the Notice of Disposal on the boat’s registration and send it to Roads and Maritime, or your relevant state department, within 21 days of the sale. Fees apply to transfer vessel registration. State registration papers all contain the relevant fields for transfer including vessel name, length, manufacturer, material, registration number, length, Hull Identification Number (HIN) and the engine serial number (if inboard engine). Transferring registration You need to transfer a vessel’s registration into your name when it comes into your possession, for example if you buy a vessel or inherit one. Buyer beware! The buyer should always check with the Personal Property Securities Register for any finance owing. As goods are classified second hand there are no warranties offered by dealers.

Brokers who are members of their state Boating Industry Association will provide extra paperwork to help protect the buyer and seller, typically a sales agreement showing the purchase and listed inventory, and act as the as conduit between parties. The bill of sale or receipt must include a description and hull identification number, purchase date, price, and the name and signature of the seller. Details of the buyer and value need to be shown on the paperwork to help prove payment for a private sale. Bill Of Sale or Receipt for funds paid The seller needs to provide a bill of sale or receipt for funds paid. Selling a vessel If you sell your vessel, you must complete and sign the Registered Owner section on the back of the vessel’s registration certificate, and give it to the buyer. To complete the sale of your boat, some paperwork is needed.

Simple boat bill of sale template