Tatiana

[Tatiana]

I placed a deposit on a boat that I am now having second thoughts about. It was advertised with one of the engines having extremely low hours so my assumption was that it was new . After mechanical inspection, I found that it had triple the hours advertised as it has a faulty gauge. I would not have offered what I did had I known this. So is it reasonable to ask to be released from the deal.

[Drop Bear]

17 hours ago, Tatiana said:

I placed a deposit on a boat that I am now having second thoughts about. It was advertised with one of the engines having extremely low hours so my assumption was that it was new . After mechanical inspection, I found that it had triple the hours advertised as it has a faulty gauge. I would not have offered what I did had I known this. So is it reasonable to ask to be released from the deal.

/Not a solicitor so please don't take this as fact but if they have falsely advertised then I would think they should give you back your deposit. 

Is it from a dealer or private sale? 

[Junky]

Yeah I'd go down the false advertising road for sure. 

I am far from a solicitor but if you have proof then they can be disciplined for their actions....if they are a dealer that is, selling registered etc. 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

That sucks @Tatiana. I hope everything goes well! 
Cheers Hamish