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General Boat and Boating Information

With 2/3rd of the Earth's surface covered by water, people from all over the world are in love with boating.

Hopefully you've already experienced this yourself through sailing, fishing, water skiing, or any activity that takes place of water. If you haven't, you will find plenty of information on this site on how to rent a boat whether it's a fishing boat, sailboat, pontoon boat or even a houseboat (no joke!)

If you belong to the fortunate group of people that has gotten to enjoy boating, then maybe you'd like to make boating a bigger part of your life. You could continue to shell out money for rentals, but you might want to consider the alternative: owning your own boat!


For most people, buying a boat is not a small purchase (like a house, or even a car) and thus careful considerations need to be made during the process. This way you'll know you'll end up owning a boat that fits your needs as well as your budget.

New or Used?

Before you even ask yourself this question, you need to consider what type of boat is going to meet your needs. If you're in the market for a boat, one of the first things you'll have to think about is whether you want to buy your future boat new or used. Either will be fine for your general boating needs, but either way you'll first have to figure out what type of boat that is going to suit your needs. Once you have done that, the next decision is whether to buy it used or brand-spanking new.



One of the most obvious differences between new and used is the price which means this decision will largely depend on the budget you're working with. Once you've set your budget, it's time for the next step.

If you're leaning towards buying a new boat or you're simply trying to figure out what's out there and at what price, I suggest going to a boat show. These shows are prime shopping grounds where you'll find wide selections of available boats, some even at heavy discounts. Look further then then length of your nose though as not everything is always what it seems. For example, one of the first boats I bought came with a big discount. I didn't do my research properly and after signing the sales contract it turned out I had to pick the boat up in Florida (and I live on the West Coast). Even though back then gas wasn't anywhere near $4 a gallon, it still ended up costing me a lot of money.

If you're buying a boat that is used for your boating needs, you really need to be even more careful. You can shop for these anywhere from websites, magazines, and newspapers to the many dealerships that offer used boats that have been taken as trade-ins.

Learn from my mistakes and make sure you always ask a lot of questions before agreeing to buy, and if you can, check out the boat in person if you can. You'll also want to make sure that it's in good enough condition to actually be worth buying. A return or refund policy for a limited period is a big plus also.

General Boat and Boating Information

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