Late winter/early spring is typically the time of year that most folks start to get that boat fever and consider making an outright purchase, trade up, or trade down in their boat or boats. Whether you are a first time buyer or adding a new boat to your fleet buying a new or used boat is never a consideration to be taken lightly. This weeks article comes to us compliments of Boat US. Their boat buying guide addresses all the major buying and selling points to consider. I would recommend taking a few minutes and working through the guide and making a checklist prior to signing on the dotted line.
BoatUS Guide to Buying and Selling a Boat
Buying or selling a boat is a lot like purchasing a home. The monies involved are substantial and your emotional tie to a boat could affect your judgment. The process can be made easier if you take some time now to review the information contained on the following web pages.
The BoatU.S. Guide To Buying and Selling A Boat will help the novice navigate unfamiliar waters and remind the seasoned boat owner of landmarks to steer by and shoals to avoid when “trading up” or selling. In the Guide, you will find sources for information about defects and recalls, advice on working with dealers, brokers and manufacturers, pointers for writing consumer-friendly sales contracts and lots more.
Being a smart consumer can save you money when buying a boat and protect your interests when it comes time to sell your pride and joy.
How To Use The Guide
The BoatU.S. Guide To Buying and Selling A Boat, prepared by the BoatU.S. Consumer Protection Bureau, contains separate sections for the buyer and the seller, a Boat Condition Checklist, information about Coast Guard equipment requirements, registration and boating safety practices. The easy-to-use checklist format makes the Guide the perfect companion when shopping for a new or used vessel.
For the complete guide check out: http://www.boatus.com/buyer/guide/guide_intro.asp
Tight lines
Captain Tim Pickett