| There are always thousands of motor boats for sale | | | | the prices you will be looking at. |
| in the UK so it can be difficult finding the right one. The | | | | Once you have found a boat you want to purchase, |
| best place to start is deciding what you are looking for | | | | negotiate the purchase like you would a car. Walk |
| in a motor boat. Do you want an ocean going boat? A | | | | away once, check into insurance, and give it a |
| yacht? A small motorboat? And then within the type | | | | thorough inspection, if need be take a mechanic with |
| of boats there are different makes of such as the | | | | you and check out the engine and condition of the |
| Sunseeker, Princess, Beneteau, Riva, Pearl, Sealine etc. | | | | parts. When you buy a motorboat, you have to check |
| It is vitally important you choose the right boat and | | | | the hull integrity, condition of the motor, accessories, |
| decide on a specific boat or at least a few to narrow | | | | and dozens of other criteria. Know what you are |
| your search and gain knowledge of what you are | | | | looking for, especially if you are buying a used boat. |
| looking for. There are so many options and you need | | | | Perhaps write a checklist of things you should check |
| to research your needs and budget first. Buying a boat | | | | out beforehand. |
| can be very expensive and then there's maintaining a | | | | Make sure that when you put in an offer you indicate |
| boat; this can be even more expensive. Check into | | | | that it is subject to a Marine Survey and if necessary, |
| berthing costs, fuel costs and other additional costs | | | | a sea trial and make sure you have a valid and |
| that will not be figured into the actual purchase price to | | | | recognized contract. The BMF and RYA provide |
| make sure it is an affordable option. | | | | standard contracts which should be used. |
| Next is the fun part, start shopping around. Once you | | | | Once you have paid for the motorboat you need to |
| decide on the type of boat you want, start doing some | | | | register It is not a legal requirement to register your |
| in-depth research on the motorboat - the different | | | | boat if you if kept and used in UK waters. For |
| options such as different styles and features, length, | | | | overseas use it must be registered. It must also be |
| conditions, age, interior options, cabin sizes, bathrooms, | | | | registered if its company owned or subject to a |
| Engine size and make. Get on the internet and check | | | | mortgage. |
| prices or all the boats you are interested in. Look at all | | | | Although there are hundreds of motor boats for sale in |
| sources from magazines to internet sites to get an | | | | the UK and it's easy to buy one, it is very important |
| idea of what motorboats are selling for. Talk to marina | | | | you protect yourself and do it properly by doing your |
| managers and harbour masters. They are likely to | | | | research. |
| know if any boats are for sale in their areas and about | | | | |