When should I use the as-is sale page?
Use this page when your personal watercraft sale in Florida fits a as-is sale scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.
As-is sale — Florida
Florida Personal Watercraft bill of sale for as-is sale
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What to know about as-is sale sales in Florida
Include explicit "as-is" language in the bill of sale. Under UCC § 2-316(3)(a), writing "as-is" or "with all faults" in the contract effectively disclaims all implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 2-314. Still disclose known material defects — concealing known defects can constitute fraud even in an as-is sale.
What to include in your bill of sale
- Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
- Personal Watercraft make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
- Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
- Any as-is sale-specific disclosures required in Florida.
Seller guidance
Include explicit "as-is" language in the bill of sale. Under UCC § 2-316(3)(a), writing "as-is" or "with all faults" in the contract effectively disclaims all implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 2-314. Still disclose known material defects — concealing known defects can constitute fraud even in an as-is sale.
Buyer guidance
An as-is sale gives you no recourse for undisclosed defects after closing. Order a pre-purchase inspection from a licensed mechanic before agreeing to price. Review any known issue list the seller provides and get it in writing.
Florida-Specific Note
Florida allows as-is sales between private parties. The bill of sale should state "as-is, no warranty" clearly. Florida's Lemon Law (FL Statute § 681) does not apply to private used vehicle sales. However, the seller may still be liable for fraud if known material defects are intentionally concealed.
Legal considerations
Florida allows as-is sales between private parties. The bill of sale should state "as-is, no warranty" clearly. Florida's Lemon Law (FL Statute § 681) does not apply to private used vehicle sales. However, the seller may still be liable for fraud if known material defects are intentionally concealed.
Florida Legal Requirements
Florida follows the Johnson v. Davis doctrine, which requires sellers to disclose known latent defects that materially affect the value of the property—even in as-is transactions. A seller who knows of a hidden mechanical problem or structural issue (such as frame damage) and fails to disclose it can be held liable regardless of the as-is language in the bill of sale.
Source: Johnson v. Davis, 480 So. 2d 625 (Fla. 1985)
Checklist for this transaction
- 1Include "sold as-is, with all faults" language conspicuously in the bill of sale
- 2Attach a written list of known defects signed by the seller
- 3Complete a pre-purchase inspection before finalizing price
- 4Confirm odometer reading is accurate and document it
- 5Buyer signs acknowledgment of as-is condition
- 6Include "as-is, no warranty" in the bill of sale
- 7Seller provides written disclosure of known material defects
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Why does the as-is sale scenario have its own page?
Different sale scenarios — such as private party, dealer, or gifted transfers — have different documentation requirements. This page focuses on what buyers and sellers need for a as-is sale transaction specifically.
What should be included in this bill of sale?
Include the buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers, sale price, date, signatures, and any notes specific to the as-is sale transaction.
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