Buying with no service history...

[Cashbuyer]

Would you consider buying a one owner, river based 1988 boat with twin Volvo 150hp, which has no records of a service history only invoices showing winterisation, lifting and minor work? No full services. It's missing about 16 years of work records. Original bill of sale and vat invoice present.

We would get the engines checked over, full vessel survey and have had river trial already. They seemed fine. We would commission a full service after purchase.

Does not having a history of servicing affect ease of resale? Or should we not be to concerned? She is in great condition and original

 

[Steve Clayton]

What's the BSS status and what is the given reason for sale?

Wouldn't stop me buying if it appeared to be good mechanically and visually, price was reasonable and was what I was after.

 

[No Regrets]

I wouldn't be unduly worried.

The chances are the owner has done the servicing, or had it done for cash somewhere.

Bear in mind, if it's on outdrives, they tend to cost a bit to run...