| Sailboats have always conjured up romantics | | | | want and how much it should be worth. Dealers |
| thoughts for many people. For others, it simply | | | | will try to sell you a boat that is more expensive |
| means a way to spend some time enjoying the | | | | than what you really want and at the highest |
| water. No matter what image a sailboat brings to | | | | profit margin they can get. |
| your mind, more than likely it's very pleasant. | | | | 3. Government Auctions: If you have never |
| However, if you don't already own one of these | | | | attended a government auction, you will be |
| beauties, you may be surprised at the price tag | | | | surprised at the items that are sold. You'll find |
| attached to a new one. The average price of a | | | | boats of all kinds, including beautiful sailboats. Many |
| new 32' sailboat is over $90.000! | | | | of these are repossessions, seizures, or surplus |
| If you're not quite ready to shell out that kind of | | | | and they range in condition from like new to |
| cash, there is another way you can own one of | | | | merely salvage. |
| these fabulous boats. Look for used sailboats for | | | | These auctions are all over the United States and |
| sale! Here are some of the best sources you can | | | | it's easy to place a bid. All you need to do to find |
| find: | | | | these auctions is check out some of the websites |
| 1. Sailing Magazines: Many people advertise their | | | | that offer the auction information, such as date, |
| sailboats in the classified sections of sailing | | | | time, location and what is up for sale. Some of |
| magazines. However, you may have to travel | | | | these sailboats will sell for up 70% below |
| quite a distance to see the boat and to bring it | | | | wholesale. |
| home. You also must exercise some caution in | | | | It's easy to see why a government auction is |
| case the seller is not as honest as they should be. | | | | probably your best source for used sailboats for |
| 2. Dealers: While you may be able to find quite a | | | | sale. Many of the boats have a starting bid as low |
| selection of used sailboats for sale at a dealer, | | | | as $100. Imagine how you could spend your next |
| make sure you know what type of boat you | | | | holiday! |