| Buying a new boat for you and your family is the | | | | the year. Check the engine time of the boat to |
| ideal way. Many of us can not afford the luxury | | | | see how much it was used, compare it with a |
| of buying new, so we have to start by owning a | | | | cars engine to understand the difference. |
| used vessel. Buying a used boat can save you a | | | | Used boats will often have nicks and dents in |
| lot of money but beware of the pitfalls of buying | | | | them, but this is alright because new boat owners |
| used. | | | | often will add some of these themselves. This is |
| Used boast can require a lot of care and | | | | not a bad thing as you will not feel as guilty when |
| restoration before you can enjoy your purchase. | | | | you cause damage to your boat. Be sure to put |
| Some problems you will discover after purchasing | | | | aside about two thousand dollars to cover |
| the boat. | | | | damage and repair costs that may arise shortly |
| Another thing to consider is that owning a boat | | | | after purchase. |
| especially a used one, may not be exactly what | | | | A nice feature that most used boats come with |
| you had imagined. Many boaters are wealthy and | | | | is a lot of supplies that the previous owner had to |
| have new and expensive boats that could make | | | | purchase over the years. These include life |
| you feel out of place. | | | | jackets, safety supplies, lines used to dock, first |
| If you do decide to buy a new boat keep in mind | | | | aid kits, and a radio. These items can cost a lot of |
| that it's value could drop to even half it's original | | | | money if you have to purchase them yourself, so |
| value within two years. With a used boat the first | | | | having them included with the boat is an added |
| owner of the boat has a warranty for repairs | | | | bonus. |
| that you should get when you make the | | | | In the end you will always take a risk when |
| purchase. Also be sure that the boat you are | | | | buying a used vessel because you do not know if |
| interested in has any repairs done before you | | | | the former owner took good care of the boat. |
| consider prices. Have a inspector look at the boat | | | | That is why hiring a surveyor will give you |
| your interested in to avoid problems after you | | | | accurate facts on whether or not the boat has |
| purchase. | | | | been cared for properly, and will help you make |
| Typically used boats are not nearly used as much | | | | the final decision on whether or not to purchase |
| as used cars. Some used boats are barely used | | | | the boat. |
| at all, and end up sitting at the dock for most of | | | | |