What to consider when buying a boat...
Updated: Sep 27, 2022
How will you use it?
This determines what type of boat you should buy.
This is just one of the good reasons for going to a broker rather than buying privately - they can give you advise on what sort/brand and type of boat will suit your needs.
Where will you keep it?
Make sure you have somewhere to keep your boat before you buy it!
There are things to watch out for like: Availability of wet berths in your area, Maximum size of vessel on moorings in your area, dry storage maximum sizes, and whether you keep your boat where you live OR where you want to go boating. What is the maximum size for towing boats in your country. All of these investigations may change the size of boat you can buy!
Maintenance costs of a boat?
Never max your budget on the purchase price of the boat. Save some in the kitty for repairs and issues you need to fix or improvements you wish to make. Ask the experts - mechanics, shipwrights, detailers and so on what they will charge for annual servicing of that boat.
Who should you buy it from?
My recommendation would always be a reputable broker. Always have a survey done on the vessel prior to purchase.
Can you insure it?
Ring around and get some insurance quotes or ask the Boat Broker you are buying it from to provide some. If you can't insure it, you are unlikely to be able to berth it in a marina or drystack or have them lift it for maintenance.
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