| u have gone through the challenge of choosing | | | | 3. Once the boat is running you should take a look |
| the proper boat for your fishing needs you still | | | | around the boat before leaving for the test drive. |
| have the hassle of making sure you are getting a | | | | You should look for oil leaks around the bilge; this |
| good deal. There are a few tips and factors to | | | | should also be done after the test drive. Check |
| consider so you make sure you are getting a | | | | how well the gauges and instruments work. |
| proper deal on a used bass boat. Consider the | | | | Always be sure to check the oil pressure. |
| following five tips when choosing a Ranger bass | | | | 4. While on the test run you want to pay careful |
| boat. | | | | attention to the maneuvering of the boat. This |
| 1. The first step is very important. You need to | | | | can tell you a lot about the overall capability of |
| make sure you have proof of ownership. If you | | | | the boat. A part of the test run should include |
| don’t then there is a chance you could be | | | | maneuvering for wide and tight turns. Check the |
| buying stolen property. If you aren’t | | | | response time by maneuvering the boat both |
| completely confident in your ability to research | | | | forward and backward. Find out how long it takes |
| and choose a boat then you can always go | | | | to get to high speeds as well as how well the |
| through a broker. A broker will be able to find you | | | | boat handles at low speeds. Make sure you test |
| a good deal, a legitimate boat and also provide | | | | drive is long enough to check for overheating |
| you with expert opinion on what boat you want | | | | problem. |
| to buy. A broker can also help you arrange for | | | | 5. Finally, if you are sure this is the boat you want |
| financing options. Once you have a boat in mind | | | | and that it is worth buying you can start |
| then you can focus on the test drive in order to | | | | negotiating for the best price. After a selling price |
| find out if the boat is in good condition. | | | | is agreed upon be sure the owner documents it |
| 2. Before you start your test drive it is a good | | | | as well as the terms of purchase and other |
| idea to let the engine warm up. Having a | | | | add-ons that may need to be purchased. If you |
| warmed-up engine is a good indication of whether | | | | are buying a new boat it is always a good idea to |
| or not the boat will have start-up trouble. Some | | | | contact multiple dealers first so you can |
| owners will have the boat already started by the | | | | comparison shop before buying your boat. If you |
| time you get there, this may be a sign that they | | | | are shopping for used boats then you likely |
| are trying to hide something. Always make sure | | | | won’t be able to find a better deal or even |
| the boat is warmed-up in your presence. | | | | the same boat. |