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I bought a used boat from a boatyard broker. It worked fine on test drive so I paid but when I collected boat week later and attempted to sail it home the engine failed soon after leaving. Boatyard don't accept responsibility so its up to me to foot the bill for replacement engine as original engine is beyond repair. Do I have any recourse to the boatyard to replace the engine.

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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    The Sale of Goods Act should apply.
  • Equaliser123
    Equaliser123 Posts: 3,404 Forumite
    Depends on the nature of the broker. If all they did was act as an agent for a private seller, your position is much weaker.
  • smcaul
    smcaul Posts: 1,088 Forumite
    neilmcl wrote: »
    The Sale of Goods Act should apply.
    Unlikely in this case. A Yacht Broker is basically an Estate Agent for boats, so they have very limited liabilities in cases like this.
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