Upgrade to a New Boat

Believe it or not, boaters on average own five boats in their lifetime. This makes sense when you consider how our lives evolve. As families change, our motivations for getting out on the water evolve. As we learn more about the boating lifestyle, we want to try new things, go further, bring more people, etc. You most likely had some excellent boating experiences that you want to capitalize on with your next boat. Here are a few tips to help you find the right next boat for you and your family.

Steps

  1. Buy bigger. Your family and group of friends are growing and they will keep growing. Once you find what you think is the right boat, check one out that is two feet longer. Think ahead: "Three years from now, will your family be more comfortable in this one?"
  2. Find the right boat, motor, dealer combination. You most likely know that the dealer is an important part of the boating experience. Buy from someone who you trust and will be there for you when you need them.
  3. Involve the whole family. Each of you surely want something different from your boat. Find a boat that will bring you all together for many years to come.
  4. Make a list of what you need in a boat and what you want (and what you don’t want).
  5. Go shopping. A boat show is probably the most efficient way to line up the best deals right next to each other to find the best ones to choose from.
  6. Use the boat show to narrow down your choices and then test drive your top choices. Bring the whole family see which one really feels the best.

Tips

  • You have become an experienced boater, an "old salt". Now that you are confident on the water, and you understand how boats work, your goal should be to buy a boat that your family will enjoy for many years. Remember to keep these time-tested tips in mind.

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