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Selling a boat privately is tempting. No commission, a direct relationship with the buyer, the apparent simplicity of closing a deal on the dock. In practice, it also means exposing yourself to a range of legal, administrative, and technical risks that most sellers only realize afterward\u2026 when the problem is already there. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A dispute over a hidden defect, a document transferred incorrectly, equipment challenged after delivery\u2026 These situations are not uncommon in the boating market. And unlike real estate, there is no mandatory legal framework governing the transaction to protect the parties. That is exactly what professional support provides. At<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/a>With Elissa Yachting<\/a>, here\u2019s what that changes in practical terms.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

<\/a>Hidden defect warranty: a reality sellers underestimate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Under French law, the sale of a pre-owned boat between private individuals does not automatically exclude the warranty against hidden defects. A buyer who discovers an undisclosed structural defect can hold the seller liable (even months after the transaction) and request cancellation of the sale or a reduction in the price. <\/p>\n\n

Most private sale agreements include a \u201csold as is\u201d clause intended to limit this risk. But this clause is not always enough to protect the seller if the defect was discoverable\u2014that is, if it should have been identified during a proper inspection. <\/p>\n\n

At Elissa Yachting, we secure both parties from the start of the listing: the boat\u2019s condition is documented before it goes on the market, known defects are disclosed and formally recorded, and the sale agreement is drafted to accurately reflect the reality of the transaction. Nothing is left open to interpretation. To better understand what this inspection involves on the buyer\u2019s side, our article on the 10 points to check before buying a pre-owned boat<\/a> is a useful guide. <\/p>\n\n

The inventory: a document often overlooked, often disputed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

It is one of the most common sources of conflict in an unsupported sale: the inventory. What is included in the sale? Spare sails? The GPS? Safety equipment? The tender? <\/p>\n\n

Without a precise inventory, dated and signed by both parties, any missing item at delivery can become a point of dispute. The buyer thought the autopilot was included. The seller intended to remove it. No one had put it in writing in black and white. <\/p>\n\n

This is a step we handle systematically at Elissa Yachting: a complete, mutually agreed inventory is prepared as soon as the file is opened, attached to the sales agreement, and checked again at delivery. In practice, this document removes most post-sale disputes over equipment, and it is included in our service at no extra cost. A detail that may seem administrative, but one that prevents costly conflicts with no good reason. <\/p>\n\n

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Post-sale support: what private sellers cannot offer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

A sale supported by Elissa Yachting does not end with the signing. Post-sale follow-up is something often invisible to those who have never used it, and very tangible for those who have benefited from it. <\/p>\n\n

This includes in particular:<\/p>\n\n