| (NC)-Boating tends to be a family
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| | prices of these units reflect cost savings
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| activity, so members of the family should
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| | passed on to buyers.
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| be involved in the process of choosing the
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| | Generally, the packaged boat units will
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| boat. Will it be a fishing boat most of
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| | offer some power choice, so make sure
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| the time? A water-ski tow machine? The
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| | there is enough push. Don't go overboard,
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| basic picnic cruise boat? Determine what
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| | either; too much power can be fuelish,
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| it is the family wants the boat to do,
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| | costly or simply unsafe.
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| then go find the model to fit those needs.
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| | Remember that the dealer that sells the
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| Most boats are multifaceted - they can be
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| | boat will be your partner for advice and
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| fishing boats in the morning and ski boats
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| | service. He or she should be willing to
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| in the afternoon.
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| | listen to what you want in a boat, then
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| Make notes of the family's "must haves,"
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| | make several recommendations. When the
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| and "can do withouts." Determine your
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| | boat needs scheduled service or repairs,
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| monthly budget for boat ownership and try
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| | the dealer should be there to stand behind
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| to stick to it. But, don't give up a
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| | the sale. When shopping for a boat, also
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| necessity for a few dollars that will cost
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| | shop for the dealer you feel most
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| you convenience or usage later on.
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| | comfortable with or one recommended by
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| Remember that you will often be inviting
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| | friends.
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| guests aboard, so plan a little extra room
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| | Finally, don't think you're making a
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| for them and for you.
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| | lifelong commitment to a particular boat.
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| Many boats are now being pre-packaged with
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| | It's not a marriage; it's more like an
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| motor and trailer as a complete unit. The
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| | enjoyable relationship. That's because
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| manufacturers have been careful to outfit
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| | most boat owners trade up as their skills
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| such products for the comfort of the
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| | grow and needs change.
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| average boater ... and the attractive
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