| Are you one of those people who have always | | | | expensive to build and more readily available. V's |
| dreamed about having the wind in your hair while | | | | carve tighter turns and can cut through chop |
| enjoying the sounds sights and smell of the big | | | | better. They also tend to have more below deck |
| waters as you flash pass sailboats or other | | | | storage than other designs. V bottoms do tend to |
| slower vessels? If so then you are probably | | | | roll from side to side more than other speedboat |
| thinking about a speed boat. Before you make | | | | designs. |
| your purchase here are some things you should | | | | Choosing your builder- The next step is to choose |
| consider. | | | | your builder. Some builders specialize in family |
| Buying a used speedboat- If you decide to buy a | | | | boating, others in ski boats or racing. Do your |
| used speed boat you should remember that | | | | research to find the right fit. Talk to other |
| technology keeps advancing. If you are like some | | | | boaters. A manufacturer will offer you different |
| speed boaters, the look of your boat is very | | | | options in rigging, engines, and propellers. Most |
| important. With a new speed boat you can | | | | boat manufacturers do not make their own |
| routinely order a customized gel coat design for | | | | engines, they rely on sources like Mercury. |
| your hull. You should also consider that new boats | | | | Mercury is one of the biggest marine engine |
| come with a warranty, so if you buy a used | | | | builders. They offer an additional year warranty |
| speed boat, go to a reputable dealer to ensure | | | | on its engines installed by builders who pass its |
| you won't be dissatisfied after you have made | | | | installation quality certification. If you decide not to |
| your purchase. | | | | get a Mercury there are many others to choose |
| Where you will use your boat- The next thing you | | | | from as more are created every year for |
| should determine is where you'll be using your | | | | boaters who take speed boating seriously as a |
| boat. The larger the body of water, the larger the | | | | sport. |
| boat you will need. Generally big boats can handle | | | | Whatever boat you decide to buy, be sure to |
| rough water better than smaller boats. Also, you | | | | check your manual for proper maintenance of the |
| should check into local regulations. | | | | boat. Remember that proper maintenance is the |
| Hull configuration- Next, decide on your hull | | | | key if you want to keep enjoying your boat out |
| configuration. The V bottom speedboat is the | | | | on the water for many years to come. |
| most common design. They are somewhat less | | | | |