Normally, the prices for new boats will vary depending on the size and make, although many dealers and manufacturers will be willing to sell you one for less than the cost of a new car payment. Financing your boat Financing your boat is just like financing a new car. Similar to car and home loans, loans for boats have became…
Category: Buying A Boat
How To Test A Boat
If you think you’ve found the boat of your dreams, it’s time to test it. Testing your boat is more than just taking it for a test drive around the harbor. You should look at everything closely, as a professional boat tester would. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell a top quality boat from one that may have problems…
Buying Inflatable Boats
As you are probably already aware of, inflatable boats are very popular today. Each distinct group of inflatable boat is designed for a specific use and therefore equipped with different components and equipment. If your looking for a small boat to get you from your ship to the shore, a typical inflatable boat is the best answer. If you are…
Buying The Right Fishing Boat
If you are planning to buy a boat, you’ll first need to evaluate what you plan to do with it. If your primary purpose is fishing, then you’ll want to look into boats that are designed primarily for fishing. If you happen to be a tournament fisherman, or hope to be, then you probably wouldn’t be happy with a boat…
Choosing The Right Boat
The first thing you should know when choosing a boat is that no single boat will do everything. If your looking for a boat that inspires confidence, don’t expect it to shine in light air. Boats that are exciting to sail on the weekends aren’t the ideal boats for a passage through the ocean. You shouldn’t expect to find quick…
Finding The Perfect Boat
Finding the perfect boat is an undertaking for an experienced boater. For the first time boater, it can be a very difficult task to accomplish. To help you with your quest for the perfect boat, there are a few things you should know. Deciding what’s important Choosing the right boat is all about knowing what’s really important to you. You…
Financing A Boat
Once you decide to buy a boat, you’ll find yourself wondering how you are going to pay for it. This type of purchase will involve some type of financing, whether it’s a credit line through the home, an unsecured loan, or a boat line. Choosing the right financing source can be just as important as choosing the right boat. When…
Buying The Right Anchor
The right way to use an anchor is probably one of the least understood areas of boating. If you are new to boating, you may be thinking – how hard can it be? You simply throw the anchor in the water, wait until it hits the bottom, then tie it off, correct? Anyone who is experienced with boating has probably…
Inspecting Your New Boat
The viewing, or inspecting your boat is a very important part of the buying process. Inspecting will allow you to see what you are buying before you pay any money. You may want to use a surveyor to do this, as they will perform a very detailed inspection of the boat you are interested in. You can be present if…