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Hurricane Damaged Boats Flood Market As Buyers Urged Caution
As hurricane season hits the coastline, the used boat market faces a surge of storm-damaged vessels appearing as pristine purchases. Boat Alert, a leading provider of comprehensive marine history reports, is issuing a critical warning to prospective buyers: verify the Hull Identification Number (HIN) before finalizing any acquisition. Despite causing millions in damages annually, hurricane-impacted boats often undergo superficial cosmetic repairs before being listed for resale. Because most states do not require storm damage to be branded on a vessel’s title, these boats frequently possess…
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