| First, let us take a look at what constitutes | | | | Depending on the type and model, a used boat |
| building a boat. | | | | may even cost you more than a new one! A |
| You could build one starting from scratch, that is, | | | | used boat will come with all the additional fittings |
| obtaining plans and designs, purchasing materials | | | | that the previous owner has installed and if it is in |
| and tools, investing a lot of time and effort. | | | | good condition, a buyer may be ready to give him |
| Depending on the size of the vessel, it could be a | | | | more than he will pay for a new vessel sans the |
| five-year project. You can buy a boat kit and | | | | extras. Just like buying a used car, you may need |
| assemble the pieces together and fit it to your | | | | the help of an expert to assess if the boat |
| choice. Not as time consuming as the first option | | | | passes muster. |
| but is going to cost you more. You can also have | | | | I'm playing the devil's advocate here, but it's really |
| the hull/complete boat made by a professional | | | | going to be your call and yours alone. If you |
| builder. This will still involve deciding on the type, | | | | choose to build, be sure of your commitment to |
| design and size so that the builder can give you | | | | the project. You can't abandon it midway because |
| an estimate on how much it is going to lighten | | | | there is no resale value for your effort! |
| your pocket by. | | | | Finally you must remember that decent boat |
| Naturally there are pros and cons to each method | | | | design software helps you to build the boat of |
| that can't be discussed in detail here. | | | | your dreams. |
| The other option you are considering is buying a | | | | Probably the best idea is to get some sort of 3D |
| used boat. As yo are trying to compare building | | | | boat design software that is affordable, easy and |
| versus buying a used boat, I'm thinking cost is a | | | | flexible to use and is suitable for anyone from the |
| big factor. And here, I have a surprise for you! | | | | hobby model boat builder to professional mass |
| Sometimes, a used boat may actually cost you | | | | ship producers. |
| the same or just marginally less than a new boat. | | | | |