IMPORTANT INFO, ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, ETC. PLEASE READ!: In most cases a new Original MSO/MCO and other records can be obtained from the manufacturer. Whether you are the seller or you have already purchased an efoil secondhand, Contact the company of the eFoil to obtain missing paperwork. MSO/ MCO and Bill of Sale are necessary documents. If the eFoil is registered and the title or other document for passing on ownership is missing you can contact your place of registration to request a new document. Overall, it will be *easier* to sell or buy a used eFoil deck that was previously registered. These things are also true for standalone used eFoil decks. BATTERY 🔋: As stated, the battery is a significant, important, and potentially hazardous part of the eFoil... or any EV for that matter. (I should have spent more time on this subject in the video) It is important to know the health and history of the battery or batteries. The number of charge cycles and other battery stats can be found via the app of many eFoil brands. Knowing how and where the battery was stored when not in use (long and short term) is important. Did the previous owner run the battery to a very low level each ride or have any other habits that may have reduced battery life or safety? The drivetrain motor hours may also be available via the eFoil app. These hours can be used to not only determine the condition of the motor but also the health of the battery or batteries. If there are problems (large or small) with any eFoil board/deck it is good and important to spot the problems early, especially before registration of the craft. You will need to take your eFoil out at least once before registration to identify possible problems. (A good example of a bigger problem would be a leaky board. The first older Waydoo decks took on a cup or more of water because of production issues that were resolved later. All inflatable eFoil decks need to be inspected and ride tested. Inflatable eFoil decks may have seams that were not glued and stitched properly or are coming undone. Or just a simple blemish that you don't like.) Each eFoil deck has its own HIN. A new replacement deck will technically require its own registration. Repeating registration could be very inconvenient and an additional expense depending on your region and situation. It may be easier and less expensive in the long run to just buy a new deck pending on the damages and circumstances.
Thanks Jeremy! Fantastic points, really educational for all. Brand specific tip: Fliteboard Batteries “Flitecell” have a sight glass on the sides with a water activated indicator. You can place a flitecell on the side where the sight glass is for 20 seconds - if the site glass turns red or was already red , it has more than a teaspoon of water in it and obviously I would not recommend purchasing obviously (although I have yet to see an incident of that happening though) All brands: check for arching and corrosion on the battery terminals
Assume the battery is toast. Like every other electric vehicle, the battery cost makes up about 50% of the value, which makes buying used a real shot in the dark.
The battery is indeed significant in many ways including the price. 25% - 50% of the price (as you said) and weight. Pending the size of the batty in relation to the quality of the eFoil. Battery reliability will depend on the brand, age (years and/or number of charge cycles or hours of use), size of the battery, and how it was stored when not in use, charging habits, if it was habitually used down to a low %, etc. These are all more detailed but great questions to ask as a buyer or even provide details about in a listing as a seller. Try before you buy!
IMPORTANT INFO, ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, ETC.
PLEASE READ!:
In most cases a new Original MSO/MCO and other records can be obtained from the manufacturer. Whether you are the seller or you have already purchased an efoil secondhand, Contact the company of the eFoil to obtain missing paperwork. MSO/ MCO and Bill of Sale are necessary documents.
If the eFoil is registered and the title or other document for passing on ownership is missing you can contact your place of registration to request a new document.
Overall, it will be *easier* to sell or buy a used eFoil deck that was previously registered.
These things are also true for standalone used eFoil decks.
BATTERY 🔋: As stated, the battery is a significant, important, and potentially hazardous part of the eFoil... or any EV for that matter. (I should have spent more time on this subject in the video)
It is important to know the health and history of the battery or batteries.
The number of charge cycles and other battery stats can be found via the app of many eFoil brands.
Knowing how and where the battery was stored when not in use (long and short term) is important.
Did the previous owner run the battery to a very low level each ride or have any other habits that may have reduced battery life or safety?
The drivetrain motor hours may also be available via the eFoil app. These hours can be used to not only determine the condition of the motor but also the health of the battery or batteries.
If there are problems (large or small) with any eFoil board/deck it is good and important to spot the problems early, especially before registration of the craft.
You will need to take your eFoil out at least once before registration to identify possible problems.
(A good example of a bigger problem would be a leaky board. The first older Waydoo decks took on a cup or more of water because of production issues that were resolved later. All inflatable eFoil decks need to be inspected and ride tested. Inflatable eFoil decks may have seams that were not glued and stitched properly or are coming undone.
Or just a simple blemish that you don't like.)
Each eFoil deck has its own HIN. A new replacement deck will technically require its own registration.
Repeating registration could be very inconvenient and an additional expense depending on your region and situation.
It may be easier and less expensive in the long run to just buy a new deck pending on the damages and circumstances.
Thanks Jeremy! Fantastic points, really educational for all.
Brand specific tip: Fliteboard Batteries “Flitecell” have a sight glass on the sides with a water activated indicator. You can place a flitecell on the side where the sight glass is for 20 seconds - if the site glass turns red or was already red , it has more than a teaspoon of water in it and obviously I would not recommend purchasing obviously (although I have yet to see an incident of that happening though)
All brands: check for arching and corrosion on the battery terminals
Thanks!
Good info and features for Flite.
Always great tips ❤
Thanks 👍
Assume the battery is toast. Like every other electric vehicle, the battery cost makes up about 50% of the value, which makes buying used a real shot in the dark.
The battery is indeed significant in many ways including the price. 25% - 50% of the price (as you said) and weight. Pending the size of the batty in relation to the quality of the eFoil.
Battery reliability will depend on the brand, age (years and/or number of charge cycles or hours of use), size of the battery, and how it was stored when not in use, charging habits, if it was habitually used down to a low %, etc.
These are all more detailed but great questions to ask as a buyer or even provide details about in a listing as a seller.
Try before you buy!