| You've decided to join the ranks of boat
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| | you be fishing, skiing, tubing, or
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| owners worldwide, but what do you need to
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| | cruising? Will you ever operate in salt
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| know before you head to your local marine
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| | water? Do you plan on pulling your boat
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| dealer? As is the case in making any
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| | by a trailer? All this will help you
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| large-scale investment (like a boat),
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| | determine the best boat for your
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| there area few things you need to
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| | lifestyle.
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| consider before making such a high-cost
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| | Find A Good Dealer:
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| purchase. First, ask yourself:
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| | If you know little about boats or what's
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| Will I Really Use A Boat Enough To
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| | entailed in boat ownership, then it's
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| Warrant The Expense?
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| | important to find a dealer who can guide
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| Go boating with some friends. Make sure
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| | you through the buying process and
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| it's something you can see yourself doing
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| | beyond. Ask other boat owners about
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| every weekend - or at leas enough to
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| | dealers in your area who offer
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| justify the time and expense owning a
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| | exceptional service. This should go
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| boat requires.
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| | beyond selling you the boat, by also
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| Understand What Owning A Boat Really
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| | offering tips of towing, winterization,
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| Means:
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| | and repairs.
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| Owning a boat is time consuming and
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| | Avoid Buying Too Much Boat:
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| expensive. Seriously consider the cost of
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| | Bigger isn't always better - especially
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| ownership before investing big bucks for
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| | for the first time boat owner. The larger
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| one. Consider the costs of buying it,
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| | the boat, the harder it is to handle, and
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| insurance, interest, fuel and oil,
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| | maintain, and the more it costs to
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| trailer, storage, repairs, setting up a
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| | operate. Start with a boat that is small,
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| tow vehicle, lodging, weekend food, extra
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| | economical, easy to use. A used one from
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| fishing gear, skis, life jackets,
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| | a reputable dealer is even a better
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| licenses and permits, maintenance, to
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| | choice until you know exactly what size
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| name a few. And, don't forget the time it
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| | and style boat you'll be happy with for
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| takes to round up the gear, get to the
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| | the long haul.
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| water, participate in water activities,
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| | Understanding the Difference Between the
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| get back home, unpack, and service the
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| | Asking Price and the Selling Price
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| boat.
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| | Just like cars, buying a boat doesn't
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| Do Your Research:
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| | always mean the sticker price is the
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| Go to a few boat shows to see what styles
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| | "real" price. Most boats sell for less
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| are available. Visit a few showrooms and
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| | than the asking price. Do your homework
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| talk to a variety of different
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| | so you understand what the real value of
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| salespeople and current boat owners to
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| | the boat your interest in is, then be
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| help you decide what size boat and
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| | prepared to haggle for the best price.
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| options best fit your needs and budget.
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| | Buying a new boat is very similar to
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| Consider What Type Of Boat Best Fits Your
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| | buying a new car: it takes persistence,
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| Needs:
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| | patience, some know-how, and the ability
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| The kind of boat you ultimately purchase
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| | to walk away until you find the best
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| will depend a great deal on the types of
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| | deal.
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| activities you will be using it for. Will
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