Buying a boat in NSW

[bluefin59]

Is it coming from a dealer? If private it will require a roadworthy if it has ATM of over 750kgs.


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Private sale he bought a new bigger boat

[bluefin59]

Guessing Ford or Holden (or some other) might be a challenge! Of course you could buy a full hub kit once you find out what it is.

I’m still carrying spares from my quintrex trailer I had under my bluefin , might have to change my user name if it comes off .

[bluefin59]

And everything needs ro be in your name to get innsurance

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Yeah once I get it home if I buy it I will get a roadworthy for the trailer and take it in and register the boat and trailer

[bluefin59]

Being near new like that, I can’t imagine too much difficulty even if QLD does require a roadworthy check to change over (no idea if they do), just check rego expiry, make sure of some kind of insurance, don’t know if it’s currently insured, so a cover note will be a good idea. The boat doesn’t have rego numbers, has it ever been registered?

Not sure why it has no rego numbers on the boat , I think it’s recently had a full refurbished and a new motor it’s in great condition from what I can see . Hull is a 2002 JBS hull 5 mm all over

[docaster]

It's another way innsurance companies get out of paying. If something happened, sorry (it wasn't roadworthy) , but the previous owner could make a claim no dought, if they haven't cancelled theirs. Because it's not yours until the contract to transfer is fulfilled legally.


Even if one gets a permit to drive or tow whatever an unregistered item, read the fine print, everything needs to be working correctly. Not that this applies here.

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[docaster]

Not sure why it has no rego numbers on the boat , I think it’s recently had a full refurbished and a new motor it’s in great condition from what I can see . Hull is a 2002 JBS hull 5 mm all over

Make sure it's not stolen then.

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[docaster]

Remember boats don't have to be registered in the NT

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[disorderly]

Once you pick it up make sure you carry a set of spare wheel bearings with you no matter what the owner says, if not needed then you have them ready to replace.

A quintrex dealer could probably tell you..You would think they would use the same on all trailers..

Otherwise a set of each Holden and Ford..

Cause its just no fun trying to change bearings on a non -existent sloping road shoulder in the middle of nowhere where you actually have chock up the trailer with rocks and bash off the old broken bearing to find out what it is and then have to drive to the closest town to get the parts........it also taught me that rocks dont make very good hammers so always carry a basic tool kit...


You must be itching to get back on water Matt....that little rig should do the trick nicely...Have you looked at it yet..?

[bluefin59]

A quintrex dealer could probably tell you..You would think they would use the same on all trailers..

Otherwise a set of each Holden and Ford..

Cause its just no fun trying to change bearings on a non -existent sloping road shoulder in the middle of nowhere where you actually have chock up the trailer with rocks and bash off the old broken bearing to find out what it is and then have to drive to the closest town to get the parts........it also taught me that rocks dont make very good hammers so always carry a basic tool kit...


You must be itching to get back on water Matt....that little rig should do the trick nicely...Have you looked at it yet..?

I already have bearings I had when I had the bluefin that I’m sure will fit as it was almost an identical trailer , yeah can’t wait to get back on the water but have to sell the van first . My brother in law and sister-in-law are taking it tomorrow for a week up to their place so they can try it out and should make a decision next week so I should be right . It will be a step up from the bluefin but easily handlable and is mostly new 50 hrs on the motor with 6 years warranty , the hull is 2002 but 5 mm plate and seems in great nick . If the van sells I’ll head down and have a look next week after work one day as it’s only just over the border .

[bluefin59]

Remember boats don't have to be registered in the NT

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This is from NSW I believe it’s just been refurbed and he hasn’t put them on yet

[bluefin59]

Make sure it's not stolen then.

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Yeah I’m doing a rvs check or what ever you call it , I haven’t even seen in yet . That could be next week if things fall into place after all it might even sell over the weekend but we’ll see

[chris69]

The boat is on a new quintrex alloy trailer

looks a good rig Matt good luck with it I hope the deal works out with the van to get this rig,you might need a bigger seat if you take bundy out lol.

[Noelm]

Not trying to put you off but…… I am always suspicious of anything that’s just been painted and is for sale, not suggesting it’s a dud, it’s just something that makes me wary.

[bluefin59]

Not trying to put you off but…… I am always suspicious of anything that’s just been painted and is for sale, not suggesting it’s a dud, it’s just something that makes me wary.

Yeah same here , just spoke to the bloke and the old motor crapped itself late last year b so he had the boat painted and new wiring as well to get the old girl back to excellent condition. He has had it 9 years and it’s been a great spots boat that was due for a tidy up , motor has 50 hrs and I’m going for a look and a run on Thursday so if it’s what I’m expecting I’m on it

[ericcs]

Yeah once I get it home if I buy it I will get a roadworthy for the trailer and take it in and register the boat and trailer

I recently bought a caravan in nsw and brought it up to qld. I contacted nrma for a cover note, no such thing anymore, so i had to take out a full policy once i bought it, and change over the details once it was transferred into my name. Can't vouch for other insurance companies.