| Buying a boat is a once or twice in a lifetime | | | | list and sell boats for them. The Department of |
| purchase for some people and a regular | | | | Boating and Waterways has jurisdiction for the |
| occurrence for others. It is a huge responsibility, | | | | sale of brokered boats that are 16 feet or longer |
| although most individuals and families probably | | | | and weigh less than 300 gross tons. Yacht |
| think about the fun they will have. Skimming along | | | | brokers are just like everyone else in business, |
| on the water, fishing from a peaceful spot along | | | | there are a few bad ones, but most want to do |
| the river, or picnicking with friends out in the | | | | a good job to keep you as a future buyer/seller. |
| middle of an enormous lake--these enticing scenes | | | | These brokers are going to have tremendous |
| are probably what lead most people to buy a | | | | knowledge about boats in general and be able to |
| fishing boat, runabout, or bow rider. They provide | | | | answer your questions or find out the answers |
| a great outlet for getting away from it all, kicking | | | | for you. Yacht brokers are recommended |
| back and relaxing. It is a fantastic investment in | | | | because of their experience and access to |
| family recreation and it's more affordable than | | | | national and international networks of boat owners |
| you may think. Surveys indicate most people who | | | | and brokers that will have boats to sell. It is |
| don't own boats believe prices are 30% or higher | | | | strongly advisable you purchase through them as |
| than they actually are. | | | | they will not only assist you with choosing the |
| Buying a boat is similar to buying a car and | | | | right boat, they will also help you with insurance |
| shopping around for the best deal and the best | | | | and financing options which you should be thinking |
| financing can save you a lot of money up front. If | | | | about at this stage. |
| you're buying a new boat, dealers often charge a | | | | It has been said that by the time a well kept and |
| "commissioning" fee to cover the installation of | | | | well maintained yacht is sold off by its owners, it |
| any special equipment, tuning the engine and other | | | | has generally made its owner more money than |
| post-purchase items. | | | | what has been lost on maintenance, upkeep and |
| Yacht brokers are agents whom people hire to | | | | depreciation. |