Boat Waiting List

This page is dedicated to those looking to buy the perfect vessel. Being on our list gives you the upper hand in your search. Simply fill out the application below and a representative will contact you about the deposit requirements. 

Deposits & Responsibility

Initial Deposit

Your initial deposit is a standard to cover fees incurred searching for vessel. Initial fees are as follows; none refundable $2,000 fee. This deposit may be applied to cost of vessel.

 

Wait Times

Wait times can vary depending on the type of vessel you're looking for, in most cases we find vessels from between under 30 days to 1 year or on rare vessels even 2 years.

 

Cancellation 

If purchaser decides not to take vessel or cancels for any reason or does not pay the balance of vessel, deposit will be forfeited and not returned. (Absolutely no refund)

 

As Is No Waranty 

No vessel will have any such warranty unless otherwise stated by manufacturer or the previous owner(s) ARC Marine / Angel Rescue Corporation Will offer a lifetime boat towing membership at a 20 percent discount. 

Title and Registration 

Vessels acquired through our program must be registered before vessel is released to the purchaser. We clear all vessels through FWC and the Florida DMV before releasing any vessel. 

 

Waiver of Responsibility 

Angel Rescue Corporation holds no obligation to warranty on any vessel after sale or transfer of any title; purchaser is responsible for vessel maintenance and transport of vessel.

 

Transportation and Relocation 

ARC Marine Towing can transport or deliver vessel for a fee to any location within the State of Florida at the request of purchaser.

 

Environmental Precaution

Purchasing a vessel through ARC you have the option to relinquish your vessel back to Angel Rescue Corporation for cost of transfer, if you find yourself not being able to maintain it. This process involves donating your vessel back to ARC. Donation returned vessels are not eligible for tax deduction receipt. Any vessel in danger of becoming derilict under Florida FWC rules. ARC adopted this new option as of 09/01/2024. 

 

Documentation and Titles

Titles

Angel Rescue Corporation only accepts running vessels with Florida Title in hand; this also applies to vessels from financial institutions and must be cleared at time of donation. 

 

Documented Vessels 

Angel Rescue Corporation only accepts USCG documented vessels if; Documentaion shows homeport within Florida. Vessels that do not list homeport in Florida, donor will be responsible for all fees to change homeport on documentation. 

 

Bill of Sale 

Purchaser will receive a Bill of Sale when acquiring a vessel along with original title & registration from previous owner. It is the purchasers responsibility to register vessel although ARC can do this for an additional fee.

 

Liens

Vessels that had or liens on titles must be cleared in the state before donation or sale can be completed. 

 

Simple Process

Purchase Application 

Client will take an average of 5-10 minutes to complete and submit. Make sure to input address is where the vessel will be registered is correct, contact number, and name the vessel with need on title. Incomplete or incorrect information may cause delay in future processing. 

 

Wait List Application

ARC Marine wait list times range from 3 days to 2 years depending on the vessel wanted. Withdrawal from our wait list prior to our 2 year max time limit will automatically forfeit any deposit. Most vessels are found within 6 months to 1 year or sooner. Not all vessels are donated but may come from a seller. 

 

Donation Application

Completing and sending all documents as requested in the application, will speed up process of your donation. Input correct Name, Address, Owner Information and correct vessel information. Photos should also be uploaded during this process.

 

Donation Acceptance 

When your donation is accepted we schedule pickup within 72 hours. We figure your tax receipt donation amount based on current market values and depreciation.

 

Notice:

Angel Rescue Corporation is a registered 501c3 under the IRS., Internal Revenue Service.

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