| Many people think that if they can find salvage | | | | banks and ask if they have any repossessed |
| boats for sale, they'll get a bargain. They think | | | | boats for sale. You may be pleasantly surprised. |
| that they can grab up one cheap, fix it up, and | | | | The banks don't want to pay expensive storage |
| get right out on the water. Unfortunately, a | | | | fees and they are only looking to recoup some of |
| salvage boat can be difficult to license and insure | | | | their money. |
| as well. It can really turn out to be a huge hassle. | | | | 3. Check the Bulletin Boards and Classifieds: |
| There are better ways to get a great boat. | | | | Believe it or not, you could find a great deal. |
| Consider some of the following sources, some of | | | | However, you'll have to exercise caution, as you |
| which may surprise you: | | | | would with any private seller. Make sure you are |
| | | | comfortable doing business with the seller. If |
| 1. Government Auctions: This is one of the best | | | | something doesn't seem quite right, walk away |
| sources for boats and not just for junk, either. | | | | Of these three, the government auction is your |
| Many people don't even know these auctions | | | | best bet. This is because of the large quantities of |
| happen right in their own city. Others think that it's | | | | boats that go through these auctions. There are |
| just too difficult to place a bid. The truth is these | | | | websites that offer the information on these |
| auctions are located throughout the country and | | | | auctions, such as the locations, times, and what is |
| it's as easy to bid as it is on eBay. You can find | | | | beginning sold. You may have to pay a small fee |
| salvage boats for sale here, but you'll also find | | | | for membership, but if you continue looking for |
| boats that are nearly new. | | | | salvage boats for sale, you could be doing |
| 2. Banks and Financial Institutions: Call your local | | | | yourself a disservice. |