| -> | | | | With used boats, their previous owners have |
| When someone wanted to buy a boat whether for | | | | eliminated problems that are usually associated with |
| reasons such as fishing, sailing cruising or just for | | | | new boats such as furnishing the boat with gadgets |
| traveling around, there are a few questions that will | | | | and boating equipments. They also have hassled with |
| pop to mind. One of them is to purchase a new boat | | | | the dealer to get the warranty service taken care of. |
| or just have a used boat instead. | | | | So, beginners do not have to worry about these |
| Some might opt for a brand new boat because of its | | | | problems if you buy a used boat. |
| fresh looks and the nice leathery smell but if you are | | | | A used boat also usually comes with several |
| a beginner, I would recommend buying a used boat | | | | scratches and dings, so you will not feel so bad if |
| first. Here is why you should start out with a used | | | | you add a few of your own. However, when you |
| boat first. | | | | buy a used boat, please keep a couple thousands to |
| First, a used boat is cheaper than a new boat, so | | | | outfit the boat and make necessary repairs. |
| you can save a lot of money especially if you buy | | | | A used boat will normally come with dock lines, life |
| those luxury boats. If you look around the water, | | | | jackets, spare props, a radio, safety equipment, and |
| you will see that the little boats are the ones that | | | | other nice additions. New boat owners will have to |
| move, while the big boats are the ones that never | | | | pay hundreds of dollars for these kinds of things. So, |
| move. Those that are too busy earning money and | | | | boaters can save a lot of money if they are in |
| never have the time to go boating should not really | | | | budget or use this money to buy other fittings. |
| have a boat at all. | | | | However, there is one disadvantage about buying a |
| Thus, you can buy a practically almost new boat | | | | used boat is that whether the previous owner has |
| which has very few hours of engine time for less | | | | done any maintenance on the boat or not. So, prior |
| than what the previous owner has paid for it. Please | | | | to buying a used boat, you should hire a boat |
| keep in mind that new boats can loss up to half of | | | | surveyor to determine if the boat you are buying is |
| their original value in less than two years. | | | | in a tip top shape. |