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I recently purchased a boat from a private party. The purchase was with a verbal agreement that the boat would be serviced prior to trading hands. My understanding of this was that all that was wrong, a full inspection of the boat would be fixed. So having a mechanic look at it was not neccessary due to the fact it was a dealership mechanic. After 1 time of taking the boat out right after receiving it from the mechanic. Two weeks later the boat would not start. The switchboard wiring was shot. Also I notice after towing the boat that it was making a funny noise. Come to find out that the brakes on the trailor were shot as well, new berrings and drums were needed. None of these issues were disclosed to me. What rights do I have? Can I go after them for the cost since this issues were not disclosed and thought all problems would be fixed? I did sign a letter stating that I purchased the boat ''as is'' and without warranty. But on the contract we noted each thing that we knew was wrong, i.e. tear in seat, etc. Nothing of these problems. Also the sign doc was signed by me and the wife, not the owner of the boat on the title. She signed (forged) her husbands name and then she signed below. Since she forged sig is contract ill-void now?

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