Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, establishing basic contractual requirements, implied terms, and rights of both parties in a sale transaction

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C transactions, including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breach

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded or restricted

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, relevant if the sale includes additional services

Merchant Shipping Act 1995: Primary legislation governing maritime matters including vessel registration, safety requirements, and commercial operations

Small Commercial Vessel and Pilot Boat Code: Regulations setting safety and technical standards for smaller commercial vessels

Recreational Craft Regulations 2017: Specific regulations governing the safety and construction standards of recreational boats

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993: Regulations detailing the requirements and procedures for registering vessels in the UK

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Legislation prohibiting unfair commercial practices in B2C transactions, including misleading actions or omissions

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT implications of boat sales, including special provisions for vessels and international sales

UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods: International treaty governing cross-border sales contracts, relevant for international boat sales

Maritime Liens and Mortgages Conventions: International agreements governing security interests and encumbrances on vessels