Tips for Pre-owned Boat Shopping
Posted: Wednesday, September 08, 2010
by Carlo Morelli
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For the lucky few who have the extra money in their bank and are planning to keep a single boat model until the end, buy a new boat is the thing to do. For those who happen to be on a tighter budget and are not so sure about boat ownership, buying used is a better choice.
Although it doesn't have the allure of buying new, the used market is great. The lakes and seas and are crammed with boaters who are wealthier than the average population. However, lots of boaters have gone well past their means and finance their boats at highly leveraged levels they shouldn't have.
Look around you out on the water, you'll soon see that the smaller boats are the ones that move around, whilst the big ones just sit there looking shiny and impressive. Their owners who are too busy making more money and never take the time to enjoy the fruits of their labours are al talk.
Brand new ships may lose half of their value in 2 years or less. With a used one, the preceding
owner has by now fixed all the little problems that come with new boats. Also, a used one, as a rule, has not been utilized all that much whatsoever. It will sit idle the bulk of the time,
unlike a used car. Many can be found with less than a few hundred hours on engine time. Compare that to how many hours are on the engine of the typical automobile.
A used marine vessel will have its usual scratches and dings, but this is good, as you won't feel so devastated when you make a few of your own. They will generally come including the spare props, radio, docking lines, life jackets, safety equipment, and other accessories you might have otherwise have had to buy.
Just be sure that the previous owner did all the correct maintenance required to keep it in top running shape. Before you sign on the dotted line, always get the boat checked out to be sure that it's in realistic condition.
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