| If you have decided that you want to buy a boat | | | | boating and not sure how a good boat should |
| but you don't want to pay the full price for a new | | | | handle, you should take someone with you who is |
| boat, a used boat may be a good option. | | | | more familiar with boats. |
| However, you need to take your time and shop | | | | Maintenance History - You should be able to check |
| very carefully when buying a used boat. A used | | | | the maintenance history of the boat to see if |
| boat will cost less than a new one and may come | | | | there have been any major repairs. Generally a |
| better equipped, but there may be expense in | | | | boat that has had major repairs will eventually |
| repairs and upgrades. A used boat can be | | | | need more repairs. Also ask if the boat is under |
| researched to check its record of performance | | | | warranty. |
| and reliability. | | | | Hull Condition - You should take a walk around the |
| If you decide to purchase a used boat, you can | | | | boat a couple of times to inspect the hull. Feel |
| shop by browsing classified ads in newspapers, | | | | free to tap on the hull while your walking around it |
| magazines and on many websites. There are also | | | | to see if it is consistently solid. If you see |
| many dealerships that offer used boats that they | | | | mismatched paint, that could be a sign that the |
| have taken as trade-ins. Sometimes a dealership | | | | boat may have been in an accident. A boat that |
| may offer a limited warranty on a used boat. | | | | has been in an accident is likely not a good deal |
| Also, it is likely that the dealer has serviced the | | | | for you. |
| boat to some extent to make it ready for resale. | | | | Extras - Its always nice if the owner of the boat |
| Once you have spotted a boat that you think | | | | will throw in a few extras along with the boat, |
| you might like to buy, the following paragraphs tell | | | | such as life jackets or anchor. If your lucky, a |
| you what you should do. | | | | stereo might already be on the boat ( but don't |
| Test Ride - Just as you would take a used car | | | | count on that). Sometimes extras may be a |
| for a test ride before you buy it, you should do | | | | deciding factor in your decision to purchase a |
| the same with a used boat. If you are new to | | | | boat. |