| There are always thousands of motor boats for | | | | know if any boats are for sale in their areas and |
| sale in the UK so it can be difficult finding the right | | | | about the prices you will be looking at. |
| one. The best place to start is deciding what you | | | | Once you have found a boat you want to |
| are looking for in a motor boat. Do you want an | | | | purchase, negotiate the purchase like you would a |
| ocean going boat? A yacht? A small motorboat? | | | | car. Walk away once, check into insurance, and |
| And then within the type of boats there are | | | | give it a thorough inspection, if need be take a |
| different makes of such as the Sunseeker, | | | | mechanic with you and check out the engine and |
| Princess, Beneteau, Riva, Pearl, Sealine etc. It is | | | | condition of the parts. When you buy a |
| vitally important you choose the right boat and | | | | motorboat, you have to check the hull integrity, |
| decide on a specific boat or at least a few to | | | | condition of the motor, accessories, and dozens |
| narrow your search and gain knowledge of what | | | | of other criteria. Know what you are looking for, |
| you are looking for. There are so many options | | | | especially if you are buying a used boat. Perhaps |
| and you need to research your needs and budget | | | | write a checklist of things you should check out |
| first. Buying a boat can be very expensive and | | | | beforehand. |
| then there's maintaining a boat; this can be even | | | | Make sure that when you put in an offer you |
| more expensive. Check into berthing costs, fuel | | | | indicate that it is subject to a Marine Survey and |
| costs and other additional costs that will not be | | | | if necessary, a sea trial and make sure you have |
| figured into the actual purchase price to make | | | | a valid and recognized contract. The BMF and |
| sure it is an affordable option. | | | | RYA provide standard contracts which should be |
| Next is the fun part, start shopping around. Once | | | | used. |
| you decide on the type of boat you want, start | | | | Once you have paid for the motorboat you need |
| doing some in-depth research on the motorboat - | | | | to register It is not a legal requirement to register |
| the different options such as different styles and | | | | your boat if you if kept and used in UK waters. |
| features, length, conditions, age, interior options, | | | | For overseas use it must be registered. It must |
| cabin sizes, bathrooms, Engine size and make. Get | | | | also be registered if its company owned or |
| on the internet and check prices or all the boats | | | | subject to a mortgage. |
| you are interested in. Look at all sources from | | | | Although there are hundreds of motor boats for |
| magazines to internet sites to get an idea of | | | | sale in the UK and it's easy to buy one, it is very |
| what motorboats are selling for. Talk to marina | | | | important you protect yourself and do it properly |
| managers and harbour masters. They are likely to | | | | by doing your research. |