| In this article today I would like to talk about | | | | they will have to store and care for that boat and |
| several tips, tricks, and tactics that almost | | | | they may not be able to financially, or they may |
| everybody can use to help them purchase a used | | | | need to sell the boat for some other reason. |
| boat. | | | | All of this adds up to a lot of anxiety for |
| I'm sure you've heard the old saying that's been | | | | somebody who's looking to sell their boat during |
| around since humans built the first rickety old raft: | | | | this time of year. This means that you can often |
| a boat is a hole in the water that you dump | | | | get a steal if you are quick enough. |
| money into! That hasn't stopped millions of people | | | | A used boat should cost at least 10% and |
| over the years from purchasing and enjoying | | | | sometimes even 20% less than a comparable |
| their very own boat. Luckily though, you have me | | | | new boat. You should never pay extra for any |
| to help give you some tips that should | | | | upgraded features that the last owner has |
| dramatically cut the cost of buying your own | | | | installed like radar equipment or depth finders or |
| used boat and that's exactly what I'm going to | | | | something like this. The old owner will certainly try |
| talk about in this article today. | | | | to charge you for these things but make it clear |
| The first question every would-be boat owner | | | | you're not all that interested in them and knock |
| should ask themselves is whether or not you | | | | off those prices. |
| should purchase a used boat or a brand new boat. | | | | You may want to consider a professional boat |
| That's a question that can only be answered by | | | | surveyor to help you evaluate how good of |
| you based on your specific finances and financial | | | | condition the boat is in and how seaworthy it is. |
| obligations. Sometimes it's better to buy a new | | | | The downside is that these people can cost up to |
| boat, and sometimes it's better to buy a used | | | | $300. The upside is that they can save you from |
| boat; it all really just comes down to you. | | | | making a huge mistake on a boat that may be on |
| For the purposes of this article today I'm going to | | | | its last leg. |
| imagine that you are looking for a used boat and | | | | Finally, check out a publication called the used boat |
| if so you've come to the right place. | | | | price guide that is used by many dealers and |
| The next question you have to ask yourself is | | | | lenders as well as insurance companies to help |
| this, when is the best time of year to purchase | | | | create comparative market values for different |
| your used boat? Everything has a season and | | | | boats. This guide can help give you a good idea of |
| especially large ticket items definitely have | | | | what the boat should be selling for comparatively |
| different buying seasons. When buying a used | | | | speaking. |
| boat, the best times a year is in the fall. | | | | So there you have several very simple tips, |
| Why is this? Well think about it, the summer is | | | | tricks, and tactics that anybody can use to help |
| over, people aren't boating anymore and the | | | | save a ton of money on a used boat. Happy |
| owner is looking at potentially another year until | | | | sailing! |
| the season gets started again. That whole time | | | | |