sale question?

[the punisher]

Hi, I had a 2004 bayliner 205 runabout that I had sold to someone. It worked fine the day before I sold it to this person on May 26th. And just today, June 8, I get a call from him saying that there is some kind of noise coming from the outdrive. I've never heard any abnormal noises from the boat, maybe it's just me not noticing, but I don't want to pay for something that he might have caused.
-What do you guys think that might be?
-How much would you guys think the repair for this would be?
-Who would be legally responsible for this repair cost, me or the new owner?
We didn't make any type of contract saying the boat was sold as is. We just made a bill of sale stating I sold the boat to him for X amount of money.

Your advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David

 

[gcboat]

Re: sale question?

A similar situation has been hacked on here a couple of times. The popular consensus was that if you didn't offer a warranty then it's pretty much
his ( the present owners ) responsibility.
How are you to know what he could of done in that time?
I personally feel if you are worried enough about it to post it in the forum then go over and do a courtesy inspection. Make damn sure the guy knows that you're NOT coming to fix it, nor should you be responsible for any repairs.
When you have some ideas in your head of what it might be let us know.
There's a bunch of amazing guys here that could help you.
Remember - it is not your fault something broke when you weren't around.
My $.02

 

[the punisher]

Re: sale question?

Thanks a lot Gcboat! I feel like this guy is going to try and give the boat back, is he entitled to a refund?

 

[gcboat]

Re: sale question?

If there was nothing put in writing during the sale then I would say no. If you in good faith ( and that's the operative word here ) sold him a piece of equipment that was running and without glaring mechanical defects then the proof of burden lays upon him to prove otherwise.
I'd be tempted to find a lawyer who might give you some pro bono advice concerning the whole situation.
Right now it's just he said - she said. Hope you catch my drift?