| There are many different ways to save money | | | | a set number of times a year. Usually the number is |
| when owning a boat. Boat sharing is one great option. | | | | around 10 days a year which seems quite minimal, |
| Whether your simply sharing with a friend or family | | | | but i have yet heard of a person who has needed to |
| member or joining a club where you part lease a | | | | exceed this quota. This option allows you to have no |
| boat, there are a few good ways to save money. | | | | hassles as the boat will be serviced, moored and |
| Sharing a boat with a friend or family member is the | | | | looked after with no effort from you. This option |
| simplest option. This will effectively half your upfront | | | | also allows you to lease a boat that may be much |
| and ongoing costs. Considering most people rarely | | | | more expensive than you could ever afford. |
| use a boat alone it makes good sense to share the | | | | Ultimately the lease/share option allows you a hassle |
| burden. This also gives you the ability to spend more | | | | free boat to use throughout the year at your |
| than you were originally planning which gives you the | | | | convenience. |
| opportunity to buy a bigger or newer boat. Boat cost | | | | Remember before buying a boat that it is a costly |
| are ongoing and can really sting the back pocket. | | | | experience. Not only will you be faced with upfront |
| Sharing with a friend is an ideal way to keep these | | | | costs for the boat and purchasing fees, you will also |
| costs down to a minimum. | | | | be burdened with ongoing costs such as insurances, |
| Another option to save money is to join a boat lease | | | | licensing fees, mooring fees, servicing costs etc. Try |
| share organisation. Quite simply, these clubs ask for | | | | to go halves or thirds with someone you know or |
| an annual fee that entitles you to use a certain boat | | | | consider leasing a boat out at your convenience. |