| Some
of the best buys for waterborne craft may come from the used
boat market. Here are some general guidelines to keep your
head above water.
Find the right boat style, size, age and equipment
for your needs and budget. Know what you're looking for before
you start shopping.
Determine how far from home you're willing
to travel to shop for a boat. Unlike real estate, boats can
move almost anywhere. It isn't unusual for people to travel
to other states to buy a boat.
Contact a broker and search classifieds or
the Internet for boats that fit the profile that you've developed.
A yacht broker, like a real estate agent, can check listings
of other brokers.
Set up appointments to view boats. Save time
by seeing boats at the dock before test sailing.
Eliminate undesirable boats and schedule test
sails on a short list of desirable boats.
Contact a licensed marine surveyor to check
out the boat. This is the equivalent of a home inspection,
and it's worth the investment.
Check classified ads and Internet listings
for prices of comparable boats. Your surveyor may also have
advice on price.
Make an offer and be prepared financially
and emotionally to become a boat owner.
Don't buy your first used sailboat without
the help of a marine surveyor. Even an experienced friend
won't give you the kind of advice you can get from a professional.
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