re: selling a boat re test drives?

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Ask for a deposit

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This, make them put a $1,000 or $2,000 deposit beforehand.

Go with him on the test ride. I think it's common place to take it for a test ride these days. Taking it to the mechanic is becoming more common place but make use that mechanic has time to see the boat the week he gets it. I wouldn't want my boat sitting up at a mechanic's shop waiting for an inspection when the weather turns pretty.