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Buyers
Guide to Buying Your Boat |
Seller's
Guide to Selling Your Boat |
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Boat Classifieds
General Guide
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| What
is the WYSIWYG Editor? |
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The
WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) Editor allows you to type in your
product descriptions much like if you were using a word processing program
such as Microsoft Word. The WYSIWYG Editor translates your text into HTML
(hyper text markup language) so that your web browser (Ex. Microsoft Explorer)
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Status & Billing |
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You
can check the status of any debits or credits that have been charged to
your account by choosing the Member
Services option, and clicking on the View
My Bill link.
Log
into your account using your username and password, and then choose
a date for which to view your bill. All transactions for your chosen
billing period will tell you what the debit (Listing Fee, Closing Fee)
or credit (Transaction Code, Registration Credit) was for, how much it
was, and the date that it was processed.
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account will be billed on a monthly basis. All account balances
will carry over to the next month.
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Accounts with past due balances may be frozen by an administrator.
Users with a frozen account will not be able to bid, post items, or edit
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| Billing
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1.)
Once you have an active account, you must enter in your billing
information in order to post an auction. You can enter your billing
information by choosing the Member Services option, then clicking
on the My Billing Information link.
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You can change your billing information at any time by choosing the
Member Services option, then clicking on the My Billing Information
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Basic
Boat Listing: |
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Detailed Listings |
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Unlimited Text
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Thumbnail image
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Printable Brochure |
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Ad View Count |
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Edit your ad
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Marked
as new for the first 72 Hours |
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Hot!!!
Your Listing marked as HOT automatically when it has hit Golden Viewer
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Optional Ad Features |
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Premiere
Listing |
$25.00 |
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Premiere Listing appears on the homepage of the Boat Classifieds
Section. This is the best location the site has to offer! |
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Featured
Listing |
$10.00 |
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Featured Listing appears on the homepage of the category that you
have placed your ad into. This is a great way of making your ad
stand out amongst the rest! |
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Gallery
Listings |
$5.00 |
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Gallery is another way for you to set your listing apart from the
others. At the top of category screens you will see a tab labeled
"Gallery". Within this tab are the thumbnails (pictures)
of listings that users can scan through. If your listing is in the
Gallery, as user can select your thumbnail and be taken to your
item page. Because not all users will choose the Gallery, it will
be another good marketing tool to seperate your listing out. |
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Boldface
Title |
$15.00 |
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Boldfacing
your Ad Title is one of several options you can
choose to make your listings stand out. |
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Highlights |
$100.00 |
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Highlighting
is one of several options you can choose to make your listings stand
out. You can choose anyone of the highlight colors to highlight
your listings. |
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Blue |
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Green |
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Red |
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Pale
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| How
do I change the format of a picture for uploading? |
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If
you are having problems uploading an image for your ad, follow these
steps:
- theBoatingExchange.com
only accepts images in JPG, JPEG, PNG, and GIF format
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easiest way to tell what format your picture is, is to left click on
your image, scroll down to properties select. In that window it will
tell you the type of your file.
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your file type is different than the ones listed above, it will be easy
to change.
- Open
up your image with the photo imager provided with your computer. (i.e.
microsoft paint)
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"File" from the top menu, from the drop down screen, select "Save as"
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the Save as menu, at the bottom of the screen there is a drop down box
labeled "Save as type:" Select this.
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that drop down menu, you will see JPEG, GIF, and PNG. Select any of
those and click save.
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return to your product listing page, and reload your image.
If
you continue to run into problems, please email us at customerservice@theboatingexchange.com |
| How
Do I List My Boat? |
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You
can list your Boat by navigating to the category where you want your boat
listed, and then choosing the Post
an Ad link.
Note:
Not all categories allow items to be listed directly within them.
Only those categories that allow listings to be added have an Post
an Ad link.
Once
you choose the correct category for your boat, simply follow all
the onscreen instructions to add your boat. All options that have
an associated charge will note that charge when you choose it. Use the
Help
links if you are confused by any options.
Once
you have entered all the information about your Boat, you will be
presented with a preview screen where you can review all of the information
you have entered and options you have chosen. Use the Back button to go
back and make any necessary changes. Do not press the Finish button
until you are absolutely sure that all of the information is correct.
You will not be able to change or edit any information once you press
the Finish button, and your account will immediately be charged
with any applicable charges.
Once
you press the Finish button your ad will be listed immediately and
you will be presented with a link to where you can view your ad, and a
receipt for what you have been charged for adding the ad. It is
highly recommended that you print out this receipt as a record of your
transaction. |
| How
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There
are two ways that you can manage your ads. First, in the navigation toolbar
along the left hand side of the screen, you will see a link "My Ads" This
will take you to a screen displaying all of your current ads. From there
you may select on an ad to edit. The second way of doing this is to visit
the "My Account" screen. Scroll down the screen and you will see under
"Classified Options" a link for "Manage Your Ads". Along with that link
are other useful Boating Classifieds links. Both methods will require you
to log in. |
| How
do I Purchase? |
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Once
you have an active account, you are ready to start purchaseing.
Simply navigate to the ad you are interested in via the category listings
or using the search features.
Note
the type of advertisement you are interested in. There are
several different style ads that are available through the Boating Classifieds.
It
is highly recommended that you read over all sale, payment and shipping
terms and conditions before you contact the seller. If you find
that you are truly interested in the product, fill out the contact form
below to reach the seller. From there you will be able to complete your
sale via the communication method of your choice |
| Types
of Classifieds |
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For
Sale: A
For
Sale ad is one in which there is an item that is listed for sale.
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| What
is a Featured classified? |
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A
featured classified appears on the homepage of the category that you have
placed your ad into. This is a great way of making your ad stand out amongst
the rest! |
| What
is a Memorized Ad? |
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A
Memorized Ad is much like having a "favorites" list. Ads that you come
across and what to keep tabs on, you can select to have the system memorize
them for you. Then when you select this list you will have all of your
favorite ads there waiting for you. |
| What
is a Premiere classified? |
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A
premiere classified appears on the homepage of the Boating Classifieds site.
This is the best location the site has to offer! |
| What
is an Ad Watch? |
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Ad
Watch is where you can set up criteria for up to five ads you are looking
for. You can have the system look for ads for you by price, keywords, and
more. These watches will remain active for thirty days once you have posted
them. |
| What
is Auto Relist? |
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Auto
Relist is a convenience feature that theBoatingExchange.com Boating Classifieds
offers for our users. There is a field labeled "Auto Relist" with a drop
down menu in the "Add Your Classified Ad" page. Within that drop down
menu is a set of numbers which you can choose from. The number you select
is the number of times your ad will be automatically relisted. Please
remember that if your item sells before you listing is up, to log on and
delete your item. |
| What
is the Gallery option? |
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The
Gallery is another way for you to set your listing apart from the others.
At the top of category screens you will see a tab labeled "Gallery". Within
this tab are the thumbnails (pictures) of listings that users can scan
through. If your listing is in the Gallery, as user can select your thumbnail
and be taken to your item page. Because not all users will choose the
Gallery, it will be another good marketing tool to seperate your listing
out. |
| Beware
of Fraudulent Online Activity |
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| SELLER
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we strive to verify the identity of everyone who advertises on our
site, fraudulent sellers may some times appear. Fraud sellers hope
to lure you into doing business with them. |
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avoid Seller scams, pay attention to the following clues: |
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- Seller asks
you to send a deposit or payment via Western Union or other wire
transfer methods.
- A price
that is too low or too good to be true.
- A seller's
phone number is out of service or rings to a fax machine.
- A seller's
address is not verifiable.
- Beware of
international sellers.
- A seller
offers free shipping
- A seller
doesn't want to discuss over the phone, but only wants to communicate
by e-mail.
- A seller
insists you use an escrow service you don't know.
- A seller
is unwilling to show you proof of ownership (title, VIN number,
registration)
- A seller
who cannot provide you unique identification of the vehicle (non-ad
photos, photos of actual VIN number on frame, etc.)
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LATEST SELLER FRAUD |
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escrow.com spoof site has been created. Sellers may try to persuade
buyers into handling transactions through this site using a
wire transfer. The difference is the account used is to "secure
and verify" the funds. The fraudulent seller emails are
sent from "transactions@escrow.com" to upload a virus
onto your pc. From there the virus transfers you to the escow.com
spoof site. |
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| BUYER
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| Fraudsters
sometimes pose as buyers interested in your vessel for sale. They
may try to pass you bad checks or overpay you and ask you to refund
the difference. Here is the most important point: |
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fraud buyers use counterfeit cashier’s checks and the bank has
30 days to verify the check. |
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not assume that because the bank has cashed the check for you, it
is a legitimate check. After the bank has paid you the money, the
bank has 30 days to determine if the check is valid or not. The bank
will come after you if they discover the check/money order is counterfeit.
You will be expected to pay the funds back to the bank. |
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****
Important **** |
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Buy a Boat Sight Unseen. ALWAYS go and Inspect the
boat. And if you need help with the inspection hire
a Professional Marine Surveyor to perform a Survey
Inspection. |
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We DO NOT offer "Buyer Protection" or Seller Certification" |
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Boats
for Sale Listing Details Definitions
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| Beam |
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Bridge
Clearance |
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Beam: The maximum width or breadth of the boat for sale.
The measurement can be either in feet or meters. |
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Bridge clearance is the measurement to sufficiently
permit safe passage under Bridges. |
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Builder
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Engine
Cruising Speed |
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Builder of the Boat for Sale. Below you is a list of
Boat Builders. For
more Information Click Here
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The optimal speed of the boat
for sale, taking into account hull form, engine and
propeller functions and fuel economy. |
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Horse Power
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Engine
Hours
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| Horsepower
a measure of the work done in a given time; 1 horsepower
is equivalent to 33,000 foot-pounds per minute or 745.7
watts; it is the unit of power in the English system
of units and commonly used to measure the output power
of marine engines; hp for short |
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How
many hours the Engine has been in use. Engine hours,
on most boats, are recorded on the tachometer.
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Engine
Manufactures Click
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| Number
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Engine
Maximum Speed |
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The number of Engines the boat for sale has.
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Maximum
Speed Engines will safely propel the boat for salel.
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Overhaul Date*
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Engine
Overhaul Hours*
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of the OverHaul |
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Number
of hours Engine has operated since Overhaul |
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overhauled engine is an engine which has been disassembled,
cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary and tested
using approved procedures. The engine may be overhauled
to new limits or service limits. The engine's previous
operating history is maintained and it is returned
to you with zero time since major overhaul and a total
time since new that is the same as before the overhaul. |
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Type/ Propulsion System |
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Engine
Year |
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type of Engine that propels the vessel.
For
more Information Click Here |
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The year the Engine was manufactured. |
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Capacity |
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Fuel
Type |
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amount of Fuel the boat for sale can hold. Fuel Tank
size. |
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The
fuel type used to operate the propulsion system. (The
Engine) |
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| Gross
Tonnage |
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Length
Over All (LOA) |
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measurement of the entire capacity of a ship expressed
as one gross ton for each 100 cubic feet of internal
volume. This measurement includes all spaces below deck,
as well as permanent above deck structures, and includes
spaces that are not used for cargo. |
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The
extreme fore and aft length of a ship measured from
the foremost point of the stem to the aftermost point
of the stern; commonly abbreviated as LOA
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Length
of Deck (LOD) |
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A
measurement of a ship over the deck from the peak of
the forward deck to the top of the transom. |
| Hull
Configuration |
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A "hull", or bottom of a boat, comes in several
different forms. Each form has a unique shape that give
it certain handling and performance characteristics.
Your boat has the hull form that it has to best match
the type of boating it was designed for. In general,
hull forms fall into one of the two following categories:
For
more Information Click Here |
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Maximum
Draft
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maximum
depth of water the boat for sale can safely converse.
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| Minimum
Draft |
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The minimum
depth of water the boat for sale draws. |
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Model
No./ Name |
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Model Name or No. of the Boat For Sale. |
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Choose the respective class of your vessel. For
more Information Click Here |
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Year
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The
year the boat for sale was built. |
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