| This is a great time to be looking for Powerboats, | | | | things you need to find out, and you will as you |
| because the Boat Dealers, Yacht Brokers and | | | | move forward and zero in on the boat model you |
| manufacturers are pulling out all the stops. With | | | | want. |
| the large amount of powerboat manufactures and | | | | Now that you went to the Boat Show, and saw |
| their models like Sea ray, Bayliner, Silverton, | | | | the power boats you like, it's time to see them |
| Formula, Glastron, Rinker, and many others, how | | | | up close. When at the show, you stepped on and |
| do you find the right one for you? The best place | | | | off the boats getting the feel of the ones you |
| to start is a Boat Show. Here you can see the | | | | liked and took a little more interest to. The Boat |
| many new boats, used boats in and out of the | | | | Show pricing usually lasts a few days to a week |
| water. The many styles go from fishing boats to | | | | after the Boat Show and letting those Dealer |
| cruising/entertaining and just plain out fun! You will | | | | Brokers know you are interested will keep you |
| find a model or style that interests you. Some | | | | apprised of any additional discounts. Make sure |
| are hybrids that allow for great fishing and cruising | | | | you visit these boats at the Dealers/Brokers |
| to make it more versatile for you. Now as you | | | | showrooms/yards while the Boat Show pricing is |
| stroll the different boats, manufacturers, and | | | | in effect. At this time, Dealer/Broker know your |
| models, you get to see how aggressive the deals | | | | serious and will do what it takes to make you |
| and pricing are. Some give you a great price for a | | | | happy. Take that demo ride, look everything over |
| basic boat and some put a great package | | | | and get your bottom line for that powerboat. Will |
| together with all types of options! Take their | | | | the Dealer/Broker or the manufacturer, through in |
| literature on the power boat along with that great | | | | some servicing/winterizing when you need it? |
| Boat Show pricing (we'll get back to this later) on | | | | How about some bow cushions, additional fenders, |
| the boats you're really interested in. You will also | | | | extended warranties, or maybe a fishfinder |
| find that different Boat Dealers can give different | | | | thrown in! Compare the price to the Boat Show |
| packages/or extras for the same model which | | | | price you got at the show (that's why I wanted |
| should be noted down. These Boat Dealers and | | | | you to take the literature). Make sure all the |
| Yacht Brokers have a world of information to | | | | equipment and options did not change, or if it did, |
| give you on the boat, that sometimes are not in | | | | it should be to your benefit. This is a time when |
| the literature. Also at the Boat Show, they may | | | | the consumer is in the drivers seat and the |
| be doing demo rides which can let you know how | | | | Dealers/Brokers, manufacturers realizes this. They |
| the powerboat runs out and feels. Is it tender, | | | | want to make you happy and move their boats |
| bounces around a lot, or too heavy and doesn't | | | | for sale at the same time. You get great value, a |
| maneuver the way you want. These are other | | | | new powerboat at a great price! Happy hunting! |