| Sailing is one of America's favorite pastimes. It's | | | | make sure you take a look at the boat before |
| romantic, relaxing, and just a fantastic way to | | | | you buy it. However, it's a little easier to trust |
| spend your time. However, it can also be very | | | | these agencies about the condition of the boat |
| expensive to purchase a new sailboat. If you are | | | | than an individual. |
| on a budget, or if you are just looking for a great | | | | How to Find These Auctions |
| deal, consider used sailboats instead of new ones. | | | | You can easily find information on when and |
| Where Are the Deals? | | | | where these auctions are held. Simply look for the |
| If you're looking for sailboats at 20-60% off the | | | | government auctions websites. You'll find all the |
| retail price, there is one place you need to look. | | | | items that are up for sale, as well as the starting |
| It's not as well known as you might think. | | | | bids. It's an easy way to find used sailboats for |
| Government auctions go on each day across this | | | | much less than what they're worth! |
| country. Many are in your state and some are | | | | A Few Final Thoughts |
| right in your county or city. | | | | One of the reasons why these items are sold so |
| The used sailboats that come up for sale can be | | | | inexpensively is because many people are not |
| in varying conditions. Some are nearly new; others | | | | aware they even take place. This means you |
| are only good for parts or salvage. You can look | | | | compete against fewer bidders than at other |
| over any unit before you place a bid. Most | | | | auctions. The selling agencies also are not as |
| agencies will also inform you of any problems | | | | concerned with the cost of the units, as much as |
| they know about. | | | | just clearing them out. Take a few moments and |
| If you're the highest bidder, you've won. You'll be | | | | look through the auction websites. You could be |
| responsible for transporting the boat home and | | | | sailing away faster than you thought possible! |
| for taxes and titling. These units are sold as is, so | | | | |