Easy Boat Buying Find The Perfect Boat For You Plr Ebook

Table of Contents

1. Is Buying a Boat for You? 5
Experience Boating First Hand 5
Get Your Priorities Straight 6
Consider a Boating Course 8
Types of Boats 10
Unpowered or human-powered boats 10
Sailing boats 11
Motorboats 11
What’s Your Boat For? 11
What Activities Can You Handle? 12
Where Will Your Boat Be Used? 12
Popular Boats to Choose From 13
Kayaks 13
Row Boats & Skiffs 13
Personal Water Crafts 14
Runabouts 14
Pontoons 14
Sailboats 15
Jet Boats 15
Speedboats 15
Cabin Cruisers & House Boats 16
Yachts 16
Financial Planning 17
Docking and Storage 17
Insuring your Boat 18
Determining Your Prices 19
Know Who Your Insurer Is 20
Agreed Value vs. Actual Cash Value 20
Step By Step: 22
Purchasing Your Craft 25
Should I Buy New or Used? 25
Buying a Used Boat 26
Buying a New Boat 27
Alternative Options to Buying 28
Consider Co-Buying 28
Lease a Boat 29
Rent 29
Inspecting Your Boat Before Purchase 30
Calculate Your Annual Costs 32
Boating Safety & Maintenance 34
Basic Safety Guidelines 34
Maintenance and Upkeep 36
Bi-Annual Equipment Checklist 37
Cleaning Your Motorboat 41
Links 44
Enjoy Your Boat 45

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Is Buying a Boat for You?

Riding around on the water in a boat has been a pastime (and often a trade or necessity) for humans for thousands of years. There’s nothing more rewarding than setting out on the open water, felling the wind rush through your hair and enjoying the life aquatic.

Before we delve into the actual process of buying a boat we have to make one very important decision: Is buying a boat the right choice for you? I know that seems silly; you bought this book because you want to buy a boat right? Do you? Really? You have to be completely committed once you dive into the world of boat ownership. This book cost a few bucks but a boat is a substantial financial investment with ongoing costs. If buying this book for a few bucks helps you avoid thousands of dollars of debt then it was well worth it even if you ultimately decide not to buy a boat.

Probably the biggest concern for most people is the finances. In many ways a boat can be quite a bit more expensive than a similar large item like a luxury car. Then again it depends entirely on what type of boat you get. If you just want to fish out on the lake you might get a simplistic little aluminum row boat; aside from cleaning it and protecting it from rust there’s virtually no maintenance. Then again, you may want to sale the high seas on a yacht; you’ll have quite a bit of maintenance and storage related fees there.