| For some people it only takes one experience | | | | be some additional expenses due to repairs |
| on a boat for them to realize that they must | | | | and upgrades that may have to be done. With a |
| have one. It probably wont take long to spot | | | | used boat you want to make sure you research |
| that dream boat either. Before you go and | | | | that specific model to identify any potential |
| sign away your life for it though, there are | | | | performance and safety issues. A new boat |
| some things you need to consider and some | | | | will not only be more expensive, but will be |
| ways in which to get you the same boat but | | | | worth less the minute it leaves the dealers |
| much cheaper. | | | | floor. |
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| Your first task is to decide what type of | | | | Going to a boat show is your best opportunity |
| boating you will be doing. Some boats are | | | | to make comparisons between models you are |
| more for relaxing on the lake and taking it | | | | interested in. Ask lots of questions and |
| easy. Other boats are all about water sports. | | | | don't commit to anything. If you already have |
| Some are a little bit of both. To make sure | | | | a pretty good idea of what you want before |
| you step into the right boat, make sure you | | | | you get to a boat show, you may be able to |
| think carefully about what you would like to | | | | negotiate deals, especially if the companies |
| do now and in the future with your boat. | | | | competing for your business are side by side. |
| Another factor to consider is the size of the | | | | |
| bodies of water that you will be taking your | | | | If you don't choose a model from a boat show, |
| boat out on. Obviously if you live in a | | | | then your next step would be to see a broker. |
| landlocked area with small lakes there is no | | | | A broker is going to walk you through the |
| need for a boat that is designed for rough | | | | rest of the process and should help to make |
| seas and big waves. | | | | it an easy process for you. A broker will |
| | | | help you make the right decisions about |
| You should also decide if you want a new or a | | | | engine size and any other features that are |
| used boat. In general a used boat will cost | | | | important. If you haven't thought seriously |
| letter and is usually a little better | | | | about owning a boat before, maybe you should. |
| equipped for the money you spend. There may | | | | |