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Thankfully we decided to pay for a report on a boat we were interested in. We were able to find out that the boat had been in saltwater, which the seller did not disclose. In addition, the report show... See more
If a business refuses to give out their phone number it should put up a red flag. I was charged for an item that I never received or asked for and when I contacted them through the only means that... See more
First I'll give their customer support 5 starts plus. I had entered the wrong VIN and left a negative review. They contacted me with the corrected VIN and credit to rerun the report, impressive. Ma... See more
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Find the boat history report on this Boat History Report and buy with confidence. Don’t risk buying a used boat with hidden problems. Use Boat History Report to check for accident, hurricane, salvaged, environmental lien, fire, submerged, seized, warra...
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411 Walnut St. #12841, 32043, Green Cove Springs, United States
- 800-441-7599
- info@boathistoryreport.com
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Highly recommend
I would recommend Boat History Report to everyone. Very helpful information, easy to navigate website and the customer service was top notch. I would definitely utilize this service again in the future.
15 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hi Rosalina, that is what we love to hear! We take great pride in not only our product but our service as well and it's always nice to hear that we're nailing it! We hope you don't need to use us again for a while because you've found the perfect boat. But when you do, we'll be here. Why? Because #BoatsCantTalk but #BoatHistoryReport can!
Piece of mind!
I paid for a report on the 31’ Contender I was looking at and am glad I did. The seller didn’t know (at least that’s what he told me) that the boat had been stolen before he bought it. The boat was fine but I’m glad I had this info to dig deeper into negotiations!!! Thanks again
15 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hi Scot- sounds like you were able to use our report during negotiations to save additional money. That's awesome! And glad to hear the boat worked out. Bet you didn't know that if that boat had not been recovered yet and you purchased it, it could be taken away from you without any compensation - Yikes! Thanks for sharing your story with us. And remember, #BoatsCantTalk - that's why there is #BoatHistoryReport
Worth every penny when making a large…
Worth every penny when making a large purchase like a boat. For many people, like myself, this will be the largest purchase they make other than a house. Was very happy with all the information I received in the report.
14 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
That's a great point! Buying a boat is a lifelong dream for so many people. We want those days to be filled with joy and not the constant headache of never ending repairs on a boat that has a hidden past. We are glad we were able to give you additional piece of mind with your boat purchase and hope you have found the perfect boat to spend time on. Thanks for taking a minute to share your experience!
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hello JM- We appreciate the feedback you have shared through email and hope that we have addressed your concerns in regard to what is included in the report and why other items cannot be included. Per our conversation, we have processed your refund and hope that you will think of us again in the future, when buying your next boat! Always remember, #BoatsCantTalk but #BoatHistoryReport can!
Good deal. Definitely worth $35 to get a report…
Definitely worth $35 to get a report before buying a boat to make a more informed decision.
14 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hi Carolyn- it's like you took the words right out of our mouth- you're hired!! We hope this means you found your perfect boat and you're able to use it to safely practice social distancing right now. No better place to be than on the water! And remember, #BoatsCantTalk
We used it while searching for a used boat
We used it while searching for a used 38ex Contender. My husband was about to catch a flight to Florida to look at a boat we had put a deposit on but we ran the report before he left and it was salvaged. Initially the seller was adamant it had never been salvaged, but once we presented him with more and more info his story changed. Boat history worked with us to provide us with additional details on the salvage since the seller wasn't being upfront. He said it was just a small insurance claim but at that point we didn't trust him. We won't buy a boat again without checking the history.
14 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hi James, I hope you were able to get your money back for that plane ticket! We hate hearing stories about sellers hiding the truth but sadly we hear them often. Thanks for sharing yours with us! We are so glad we were able to spare you the headache and heartache of purchasing an unfit boat with a hidden past; it could have cost you not only time, but money and your well being had you not done the research ahead of time. We look forward to helping you continue your search and hope that the next boat is the right boat for you! Always remember, #BoatsCantTalk but #BoatHistoryReport can!
Saved my butt!
Seller didn't tell me they bought the boat from the insurance company. Turns out the boat was a total loss which would have been a total waste (of money) if I didn't run the report. Would I use them again? You bet I would.
14 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hi Reid- thanks so much for the feedback. You could have gotten yourself into some dangerous situations had you purchased that boat- we are so glad to hear we were able to help you avoid it! Hopefully the next boat you find works out, and we look forward to being a part of that process for you. Always remember, #BoatsCantTalk - thats why theres #BoatHistoryReport!
Limited value
While there was some value in the report, it was limited. I was disappointed that the report didn't show the owner history and there was an unexplained 6-year gap in the registration. The recall information was helpful, but very generalized... had to sift through the 42 items to find the 1 that applied to this particular year/model.
13 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize that your expectations were not met; customer feedback is very important to us so that we may continuously improve upon our high standards. I did want to use this opportunity to address some of the points in your review in hopes of providing a clearer picture on what exactly our services entail and how it is beneficial to our customers.
Due to federal privacy laws, we are actually prohibited from sharing previous owner’s names and addresses in our reports. This is the same reason that many services in the auto industry, such as Carfax and Autocheck, also do not include the personal information of previous owners. We have taken great care to ensure our advertising is clear on what our reports do and do not include but if there is something misleading on our website regarding previous owner information, please let us know so that we may rectify it immediately. Additionally, we do show registration and title history, which can be used to better understand how many owners the boat has had and where the boat has been used, i.e. salt versus fresh water.
In regard to recalls, we can only provide as much information as we receive from the manufacturers and unfortunately, often times the HIN and model information are not included in the recall. For that reason, to err on the side of safety, we include all possible recalls for the manufacturer.
Ultimately, what matters here is that you were not satisfied with our reports and we take that very seriously. We’ve sent you an email already so that we can process a refund per our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Please respond to that email so that we can get this taken care of for you or reach out to us directly: 800-441-7599 or info@boathistoryreport.com.
Sincerely,
Boat History Report
I was looking for a history of owners…
I was looking for a history of owners and states theboat had been registered in. I am restoring a 1974 boat that I am restoring. I was hoping to fid the model of the boat. he info. I recieved was nice but not needed. Thanks
13 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize that your expectations were not met; customer feedback is very important to us so that we may continuously improve upon our high standards. Due to federal privacy laws, we are actually prohibited from sharing previous owner’s names and addresses in our reports. This is the same reason that many services in the auto industry, such as Carfax and Autocheck, also do not include the personal information of previous owners. We have taken great care to ensure our advertising is clear on what our reports do and do not include but if there is something misleading on our website regarding previous owner information, please let us know so that we may rectify it immediately. Additionally, we actually did include registration and title history, which can be used to better understand how many owners the boat has had and where the boat has been used, i.e. salt versus fresh water.
Ultimately, what matters here is that you were not satisfied with our reports and we take that very seriously. We’ve sent you an email already so that we can process a refund per our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Please respond to that email so that we can get this taken care of for you or reach out to us directly: 800-441-7599 or info@boathistoryreport.com.
Sincerely,
Boat History Report
BoatHistoryReport.com goes above and beyond!
My experience with BoatHistoryReport.com could not be more positive. The initial report was thorough, and the followup service I received from Annie was detailed, timely and accurate.
She sent me information over the weekend to help with a decision I had about a purchase. I would recommend this service to anyone wishing to know the history of any vessel they are interested in purchasing.
I would not hesitate to use them again.
5 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from BoatHistoryReport.com
Hi Jim- thanks so much for the great feedback! We are glad Annie was able to get you the information that you needed. We wish you many happy days enjoying your new boat and as always, are here should you need anything else.
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