| When buying a used pontoon boat always | | | | national boating industry association. This should |
| remember the old adage about buyer beware. | | | | ensure that you receive professional advice that |
| With that said, there are many reasons to buy a | | | | is backed up by an industry code of practice. |
| used pontoon boat rather than a new boat. First | | | | If the pontoon boat is on a trailer you'll be able to |
| and foremost, buying a used pontoon boat means | | | | take a walk around the boat and inspect the |
| you are going to spend less money. Second, | | | | pontoons and make sure they are in sound |
| there is often far more room for negotiating the | | | | condition. Find out how many hours are on the |
| price when buying a used pontoon boat. Follow | | | | engine and ask the owner if they can provide |
| these guidelines and you should have a happy | | | | receipts for any work done on the boat, including |
| boat buying experience. | | | | engine repairs, steering maintenance and any |
| If you are considering purchasing your used | | | | work on the pontoons. If the pontoon boat is in |
| pontoon boat from a dealer then ensure that | | | | the water you'll have the advantage of being able |
| they are a member of the relevant state or | | | | to take it for an on-water test or sea trial. |