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AN ADDITIONAL $399.00(document handling fee) added to the final bid price.
FULL PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE
OVER 14,000 POSITIVE REVIEWS ON classifieds board
Welcome to a Boat Angel listing, the boat listed below has been donated to our charity boatangel org; the donor has provided us information and recent photographs. All statements below were provided by the donor and are under no guarantee unless otherwise stated.
ITEM IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS
AS-IS, WHERE-IS DESCRIPTION
**(For explanation of AS-IS WHERE-IS please click above link)**
This complete boat and/or trailer if included, and/or engine if included, have not undergone a recent survey or mechanic check on the hull, seats, or any part of the boat including upholstery, boat covers, mechanical parts, sails or trailer if included.
THIS AD REFLECTS 100% OF INFORMATION FURNISHED BY THE DONOR FROM OUR QUESTIONNAIRE
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1979 Cruisers Gran Bateau 248 Cabin Cruiser
& Trailer
MICHIGAN BOAT TITLE
MICHIGAN TRAILER REGISTRATION
Year: ..... 1979
Make: ..... Cruisers
Model: .... Gran Bateau
Length: ... 248
Beam: ..... 96
Engine: ... I/O MerCruiser 260hp
........... 85 gallon fuel capacity
Donor states*, the engine does run/function, stalls when throttling up, rebuilt in 2018 about 50 hours use since
Please note all engines require regular service, we have not physically inspected item and can not verify running status, if the donor has notified us that the engine is not functional it may be repairable but may be seized or need complete replacement AS IS, WHERE IS, NO GUARANTEE
It is not possible to have each and every donated item undergo a survey or mechanical checkup due to the high cost of transportation and that the donated item needs to be picked up relatively quickly
We advise caution and a basic education when purchasing any used item
A donor statement concerning the vehicles running condition is based on donors last use of the vehicle and is not a qualified professionals opinion
>>FOLLOW LINK FOR MORE PHOTOGRAPHS<<
CLICK HERE FOR BOAT PHOTOS!**
Trailer: included
If the pictures of trailer show any rust whatsoever you may need to bring your own trailer to move the boat.
Donor states*, trailer equipped with rollers and winch.
Donor states*, the boat was last used in 2021.
Donor has provided all the following items free of charge, some items may not function: Head, Stove, Galley, Bilge Pump.
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ITEM LOCATION:
/ Private Residence /
COLEMAN, MICHIGAN 48657
All Boat Angel boats are not viewable unless otherwise stated
Shipping: We do not ship any boats/vehicles/trailers. Please have a valid email address with your account for immediate receipt of pickup/contact infomation.
BOAT ANGEL ACCEPTS MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS INCLUDING BANK WIRE, DIRECT DEPOSIT, CASHIERS CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS
WWW.BOATANGEL.ORG/BUYERS
* Donor statements are not made by a mechanic or a marine professional; any donor statement may contain inaccuracies due to donors lack of knowledge of boat repairs/maintenance
**1. Surveysand photos are included for general estimation of value/disclosure and are not intended to be used by the seller as a definite list of equipment, accessories for valuation or final sale inventory (only items listed with the preface" Donor states*, the boat comes with the following, some items may not work" are represented in the sale). The display of these photos is not a statement on the seller's behalf that the actual items contained in the photos, which are displayed in the classifieds board ad, or the link are present currently with the boat/vessel. We are not warranting the presence of any item that is not specifically listed by the donor in our above posted donor provided list. 2. Buyers responsibility - It is the sole responsibility of the buyer not to assume the inclusion of any item. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer if they have a question on any non listed item, listed meaning in actual writing contained in above listed donor states,to contact us at the provided phone number phone) and request from us whether or not an item they see on or about one of the boats/vessels is possibly included with the sale. Without a specific answer from us the buyer is prohibited from relying on theassumption that the presence of any photographed item/accessory is included, intended to be included or available as part of the sellers general sales terms concerning the above listed boat/vessel. If we are unable to verify the inclusion of non-listed items the buyer must assume that even though they may be shown in the photographs that they are in fact 100% not included with the above listed boat/vessel. We cannot guarantee to get timely answers to all buyers questions prior to close of the auction, in which case we encourage the potential bidder/buyer to refrain from bidding if their main reason for bidding is not only to purchase the boat but also to receive with the boat, items not on our posted donor item list but solely present on the photos which we have provided in our ad. Thank you for understanding.
Donation boats/trailers/engines are items that are not being used by the donors and it is unusual to be able to purchase one that requires no work, service or replacement parts
In our experience every single donation item needs work, with varying costs
We will disclose all the facts that the donor has furnished.
The DONOR OF THIS ITEM PROVIDED THE ABOVE STATEMENTS TO BOAT ANGEL. We have not physically inspected this item and CANNOT verify or validate these statements. Statements are under no guarantee. Item is being sold as is, where is
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No repeat buyer discount. Repeat buyers may only win one auction every 10 days. Buyer Information Form
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ADDITIONAL $399.00(document handling fee) is added to the final bid price.
Special Note Item Description Discloser
Our items descriptions are not the same as Private Party Sales or Marina Dealers. Private party and Marina Dealers are selling boats that theyve owned, used or have in their possession and are able to service/inspect/test. We are selling boats that were donated,
All information and photographs within this listing was provided to us from the donor/donor representatives. We will always disclose any information provided to us within this listing. The donor/donor representatives may overlook or be unaware of material details about the donated items.
Again, we issue accurate descriptions based on the information provided to us. If there is no information disclosed about specific parts of a donated item then we were not provided that information. Please contact us and we will try to answer your questions to the best of our ability.
If information concerning ANY or ALL items included with a donated boat has not been disclosed it is because we were not provided the information. The following information has not been disclosed about the boat and is important in regards to boat use and safety.
Please note that if any information is not disclosed for any of the following items that it was not provided to us by the donor/donor representative. Information about these items is important in regards to boat use and safety. If you would like us to try and obtain information please contact us and we will do our best
Trailer, Trailer Tongue, Trailer Tires, Trailer Lights, Trailer Holding Limit, Weight of Boat, Draft of Boat, Motor/Engine or any part of Engine, Outdrive (stern drive), Propellers, Power Tilt/Trim, Impeller, Batteries, Carburetors, Compression, All Electrical Systems or Wiring (including any Lights and Engine), Any Part of Steering System, Vessel Floor, Vessel Transom, Live Wells, Bilge Pumps, Roadworthiness of Trailer, Storage/Slip Availability, Winterization of Engines or any items not listed here that are included with the vessel. Problems with any boat problems can be overlooked or unknown and we must sell all boat AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Again, if we did not disclose any information concerning anything pertaining to this vessel, we were not provided the information; please contact us with any questions.
When a survey is available with a boat we will always post it online under our photo link file. Thanks from Boat Angel for helping us help others.
Please note, this item was donated to our charity, Boat Angel, and all relevant information regarding this listing including photographs come from our donor or donor representatives, as well as a power of attorney from the donor appointing us to transfer the item. We provide the unedited information in the listing as we received it; we do not physically inspect ANY items. If the item is not available (lost, stolen, transferred) and we are informed so when listing is active, the listing will be removed. In no case will buyer be expected to pay anything for an item that becomes unavailable due to any circumstances. Please read everything carefully. Thank You.
Additional Sellers Terms & Conditions:
By bidding on our classifieds board listed itm you are entering a contract with Boat Angel Outreach Center and committing to honor in full for your bid amount. You are representing that your classifieds board bidder ID is legitimate and that your address and telephone number are correct. In the case of a winning bid we need to your contact information immediately upon auction close. We reserve the right to require proof of state or federal ID for all buyers. Your failure to fill out the online form we have provided is an admission on your part that you are not making a good faith effort to complete this transaction. By failing to contact us you are acting in bad faith, as we do attempt to contact every winning bidder. If you do not contact us then you have violated our sellers terms and agreements. We reserve the right to cancel any bids you have made and take legal action to recoup damages and attorney fees for interfering with our rights to raise funds for our charity through the classifieds board bidding process. We do not sell any items to bidders outside of the United States. We have the right to block/cancel any bid or bidder who we suspect may not pay for the auction and/or bidder account history shows no feedback. If you are a (0) feedback bidder, there is no visible verification. Contact classifieds board, securea change in account status. You need a rating of (1) or greater, theaccount holder bidding needs a minimum rating of (1). If you are unable to bid please send us an classifieds board message. If a bidder with no feedback is the winning bidder they are required to call our office within 48 hours of the auction close at 1-phone and provide State or Federal identification as well as verbally confirm all contact information including email, telephone and address prior to making payment. The identification must match the name on the classifieds board account. Any payment received from no feedback bidders that have not called and provided valid identification or verified contact information will not be accepted.
Satisfaction Policy -If winning bidder feels the donor has misrepresented item in any way. The winning bidder can leave the item where it is and request your funds back in full. You are not required to pick up the item.
Boat Angel classifieds board Buyer Rights
Donors are not able to be 100% accurate as most of them do not perform maintenance or repairs on items donated
The majority of buyers have found the donors description to be adequate, still because we handle a large volume of boats/vehicles yearly there are many donor inaccuracies, which is why we offer these rights
You have the right to leave item at the purchase location if misrepresented
You have the right to receive 100% or your deposit if item left at purchase location if item is found to be misrepresented, item must be physically inspected by winning bidder
Misrepresentations must be stated clearly in writing with photographs of the misrepresentation
All items are sold as is where is
PLEASE PAY WITHIN 48 HOURS
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Contact Information All winning bidders must fill out their buyer information at the end of the auction or furnish us with working phone numbers. If such contact information is not received then the item will be subject to resale. Buyer Information Form
Winning Bidder Instructions/Terms - Full amount due within 48 hours of the end of the auction. Total balance may be sent via direct deposit, wire, cashier's check, money order or Pay Pal. In the event contact is not made within 24-hours of the end of the auction and/or funds are not made by the specified times, Car Angel/Boat Angel reserves the right to re-list the item. We also reserve the right to re-list the item if the telephone number provided from a buyers classifieds board information is incorrect. All funds rendered to Boat Angel according to classifieds board Motors regulations are considered deposits until the buyer takes possession/transfers/removes item, seller terms for transfer are seven days. Buyer Information Form
Delivery - Unless otherwise specified in the descriptive text or via written mutual agreement between the buyer and seller, this item is being sold as is where is, and the buyer is solely responsible for arranging shipping and/or transportation from its auction location and for all associated costs. If the buyer or buyer's agent does not take possession of the item in a 4-7 day time frame, the buyer is liable for any costs seller may incur for storage and/or for moving the item to a longer-term storage facility.
Taxes and fees - All applicable taxes or fees associated with the purchase, registration, title transfer, or licensing of this item is the responsibility of the buyer.
Auction cancellation - seller reserves the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction, and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. Seller also reserves the right to refuse to sell to any and all bidders using Auction Sniper programs.
Unpaid Items If you choose to exercise your classifieds board right and request your deposit to be returned either partially or in full, or if you fail to pick up the item from its posted location, seller reserves the right to file an unpaid item case and block you from future auctions. All funds transferred to seller are considered deposits. Sale must be completed and item picked up according to sellers posted terms. Seller assumes no liability for buyers ability or inability to pick up posted items. This includes item which are made unavailable by donor. All funds rendered to Boat Angel according to classifieds board Motors regulations are considered deposits until the buyer takes possession / transfers item, seller terms for transfer are seven days.
Warranty - AS IS WHERE IS NO WARRANTY. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. Seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or a defect of any item sold herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. Seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale, but this too, shall not be interpreted as a warranty of any kind. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item.
Additional Auction Terms For motor vehicles (classifieds board motos items which includes watercraft) and real estate, a bid or offer initiates a non-binding transaction representing a buyers serious expression of interest in buying the sellers item and does not create a formal contract between the buyer and the seller. Winning this classifieds board auction or transmission by any bidder buyer any funds by any means whatsoever does not guarantee or promise to the bidder the completion of the sale or grant the buyer any rights not afforded by the classifieds board terms. No performance or promise of performance to complete sale is implied by the listed seller Under classifieds board stated terms a sale is only competed when item is either physically transferred/delivered by the seller or picked up by the buyer or buyers agent. If full deposit is made and seller does not complete the transaction for any reason whatsoever, seller reserves right to return any and all buyer funds made without recourse without promise or reimbursement of any expenses. Seller also can refuse to accept any funds, even after a winning bid has been made, for any reason whatsoever from any bidder. The transmission of any invoice contract terms by any means whatsoever do not alter the terms of the non-binding transaction. Items left by buyer or buyers agent for longer than 30 days at the storage yard, marina, repair shop, dealership or donor designated storage location shall be deemed abandoned and shall render the Bill of Sale void. Abandoning the item will cause the entire proceeds paid to Boat Angel to be forfeited and the item shall be at the sole discretion of Boat Angel to be available for resale. If the buyer prior to the 30 days enters a contract with a marina, storage yard, repair facility, etc., that item shall not be considered abandoned and the buyer shall pick it up at his or her sole determination not subjecting the donor/consignee to any fees for that storage period. Any boat being sold that is documented with the United States Coast Guard can only be transferred to a US Citizen.
Blocked Bidders If you have been placed on our blocked bidder list and bid using any other user ID, we will not complete the sale.
SELLER NOTICE: All repeat buyers/bidders are not eligible to make repeatpurchases. If you have failed to pick up/move an item within the specified time, if you have failed to transfer legal ownership within our posted terms 60 days, if you have requested a return of deposit funds or failed to make a timely payment for any reason whatsoever, you may be blocked from purchasing. In addition, if we have received a call/report that you were difficult to work with your account can be blocked from all future purchases. If you attempt a bid, classifieds board will notify you if your account is blocked. If you use another account to work around any seller placed bidding restrictions we reserve the 100% right to deny the transaction and return any funds deposited to us through PayPal. We reserve the right to report the transaction as unwanted bidder interference.
Payments - Full amount due within 48 HOURS. Contact us after the sale we need need to confirm all contact information.
$399 document handling fee due immediately upon winning bid or the item may be re-listed/resold. phone Please call with any questions, DO NOT just email. 4 people available in office Mon-Fri.
Wire and direct deposit instructions at www.boatangel.org/buyers
Please FAX proof of all wires and direct deposits to phone
Send Cashiers checks & money orders overnight delivery ONLY.
Boat Angel, 1641 E University Dr, STE 104, Mesa, AZ 85203
Buyer must provide tracking for overnight delivery of payment.
Please call for Paypal invoice.
If a winning bidder is unable to pay for an item in full prior to viewing/inspecting the item then your bid will be considered invalid.
Statement of Seller Agreement:
Seller Agreement
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This auction is blessed. It will bring a high fair market price. The bidders are blessed and will pay for all their bids. The boats and trailers are blessed as well. The is proclaimed in Accordance with Deuteronomy Chapter 28 1-14.
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We cannot answer all classifieds board questions or emails promptly, please call us for immediate assistance. Office closed Sundays. Thank you.
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