| One of the most popular boats is a pontoon. This | | | | 2. Private Individuals: Some dealers get part of |
| is because they are generally cheaper than other | | | | their stock from trade-ins. They often give their |
| types of boats and less expensive to insure. | | | | customers a high trade in value for the boat. |
| Popular among families and the party crowd alike, | | | | When the boat is ready for sale, the price is |
| these boats make for a fantastic water outing. | | | | raised so the dealer doesn't lose any money. |
| If you are shopping for used pontoon boats, the | | | | 3. Repossessions: If the dealer does their own |
| following information about what the dealers know | | | | financing, you can bet they are also repossessing |
| will help you find such a boat for up to 70% off | | | | many boats. These boats are simply put back on |
| the book value. Here's the inside scoop: | | | | the lot to be sold again. |
| What the Dealers Know | | | | Of the three, the government auction offers you |
| Dealers know how to buy boats cheap. If they | | | | a chance to get a used pontoon boat at a sharp |
| didn't, they wouldn't make money. Most dealers | | | | discount. These auctions are not well advertised, |
| find their boats at one of three sources: | | | | but you can find websites that have auction |
| 1. Auctions: This is where many dealers get most | | | | listings throughout the country. A simple sign up is |
| of their inventory. They can purchase used | | | | all you need to get access to all of these auctions. |
| pontoon boats for just a fraction of what these | | | | Isn't it time that you got the same great prices |
| units are worth. At government auctions, the | | | | on used pontoon boats that the dealers do? Many |
| dealers can find repossessions, seizures, and | | | | of these auctions have starting bids as low as |
| surplus. However, you don't have to be a dealer | | | | $100. You could snag a terrific deal and be on the |
| to get your own deal at a government auction. | | | | water by next weekend! |