East Coast Yacht Club » how to buy a boat http://eastcoastyachtclub.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:29:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 How to Buy a Boat http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/how-to-buy-a-boat/ http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/how-to-buy-a-boat/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:55:19 +0000 Catie http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/?p=165 Regatta_And_Cruise_Sailboats

Buying a boat is a life-changing event.  Besides requiring a major investment of money, owning a boat requires a time investment.  Many people dream of buying a boat for years, but after they purchase one they find they don’t enjoy the challenges of boat ownership.  The best way to find out what you’re getting into before buying a boat is to make sure you do all your homework ahead of time.

These are some questions to ask yourself before shopping for a boat:

  • How do you plan to use your boat?  Do you see yourself in a sailboat or would you rather have a powerboat?  Do you want to take your boat on overnight trips?

  • Where will you use your boat?  Will you dock it or tow it?  Will you use it on lakes, on the ocean, or both?

  • How many people do you plan on taking out on your boat?


    • The answers to these questions will give you a better idea about the type, size and model of boat to buy.  You can research different types of boats online at a website like BoatTest.com.   Compare different models and read articles about independent tests of each model.  Attending boat shows is another great way to see and compare boats.

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