Boat Swap Agreement

Want to make sure everyone is clear on what was actually agreed before handing over your boat?

Boat swaps rely on trust, but the details still matter. Who can operate the boat, where it can be taken, what happens if something is damaged, who pays the insurance excess, and what each person is actually responsible for can easily become assumptions unless they’re written down.

This practical agreement gives both parties a clear place to record the terms of a private boat swap before the handover takes place.

Inside you'll find sections covering the parties and boat involved, the structure and dates of the swap, authorised operators, agreed use and cruising limits, known issues, running costs and return expectations, damage and responsibility, insurance, breakdowns and emergency repairs, cancellation and early return, and the other practical terms both parties have agreed to.

It can also record a reciprocal arrangement involving another boat or asset, while keeping each asset documented separately.

It’s not a charter contract or a substitute for insurance or legal advice. It’s a practical record of what both parties have agreed.



A reusable agreement for boat owners arranging a boat-for-boat swap, time-in-lieu arrangement or another private exchange.