| Similiar to cars, there are a few pros and cons to | | | | the boats that are out there, helping you to get |
| new and used boats. Even though there are | | | | an idea of what you want. You can look at the |
| hundreds of used boats available, you should look | | | | many used boats that are there, then narrow |
| at the newer ones first. | | | | your list down as to what type of used boat you |
| New boats | | | | prefer. |
| With new boats, you'll know each and every piece | | | | Whether you plan to shop for your used boat |
| of history with the boat and the motor. If | | | | online, through the newspaper, or by visiting one |
| something happens to go wrong, you'll have a | | | | of the local boat dealerships, make sure you get a |
| warranty to fall back on, so you don't have to | | | | marine survey of the boat before you make the |
| focus on restoring or repairing your new boat. | | | | purchase. A marine survey may be a bit |
| This way, you can get out in the water | | | | expensive, although it's money well spent. |
| immediately. | | | | Often times, structural defects or mechanical |
| When you finance a new boat, you can usually | | | | problems with used boats that weren't cared for |
| get a much better interest rate as well. By | | | | properly will be quite difficult to detect. A marine |
| shopping new you'll also get a better idea as to | | | | survey is similiar to a home inspection, as the |
| which type of boat is best for you and your | | | | surveyor will inspect every inch of the boat, from |
| family. Just like a car, the depreciation value is the | | | | the engine to the electrical system and the hull to |
| highest in the first season of use. | | | | the steering wheel. |
| Used boats | | | | Depending on the results you receive, you can |
| Used boats can be a great option, especially for | | | | use the results to get a lower price, or just stop |
| those who don't know what they want to do | | | | the deal altogether if the results are that bad. The |
| with the boat, or those with tight budgets. Even | | | | marine survey is the smartest way to buy a |
| though you may be planning to buy a new boat, | | | | used boat, as it can save you a lot of time, |
| it's always a good idea to shop new ones first. | | | | headache, and even money - which makes it well |
| Attending boat shows are a great way to see | | | | worth it. |