Advice on Buying a New or Used Boat


A boat creates or provides great recreational and learning experiences. You need to first make up your mind on what you want. Do you want a small boat or a big one? Do you want something that carries 2 people or more? A lot has to be put into consideration before purchasing a boat and you need to know approximately how much a boat would cost? Knowing nothing will result in you either getting cheated or in buying the wrong one.


Developments in engine efficiencies, sport jet boats and inflatable boats are making boating both easier and more economical. If you attend boat shows then you could have an idea of what to buy.  Do not buy anything for the first time.  Just take a look around and gather enough information about different boats and the various features of these boats that are present in the market. Get your self some brochures while you are looking around, which will be of great help.


Decide whether you need this boat for fishing, skiing, tubing or cruising. Will you be using the boat in salt water? Do you plan on trailing your boat? All this needs to be looked into so that you can have the perfect boat. Most first timers buy a boat that has already been used by someone else.


Get a small, economical, sound, user friendly, easy to handle boat. Make sure you do not get a boat that costs you a fortune and that which does not go 75 miles an hour or that which does not consume too much of gas. When you are a first timer you will definitely get scratches on your boat and you will not regret if you get yourself a boat that costs you nothing much.


If you’re a beginner boater interested in a boat from a small builder, buy one from a builder in your area. Do not buy one from a small local builder somewhere in the countryside. Strong large builders can service boats across the country. Many small builders do a good job of servicing boats in their region but many struggle at servicing certain problems across the country.

If you are getting a boat that is already used make sure you take a test drive. Anyone first takes a car on a test drive, so is it with a boat. You are going to pay for it so make sure the engine is in good condition and that everything is in good condition.