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Top 7 Boats Buying Strategies 

• Boat Buying Secrets

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Best Boat Buying Strategies

• Whether you decide to buy a new boat or a used
  boat, you can get started right away and have
  fun to make sure you buy the boat in the best
  possible way.
• If you have made the right decisions about buying
  a bike, car, truck or even a house, this is the
  best time to buy your boat.
• Also, checkout our blog article the one big
  regret buyer have.

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Used Vs. New Boat

• For the same money you would pay for a smaller
  new boat, you can afford a bigger used boat.
• To have a little more boat in your budget,
  consider buying a used boat, but if you decide to
  get it, get a marine surveyor to show you the
  condition of the boat.
• If you are buying a second-hand pontoon boat
  privately, ask the seller to provide proof that
  he owns the boat. 
• A lot of boats are sold to dealers because the
  dealership does not service them as new, so be
  sure to ask for service documentation.
• To check the condition and quality of a boat you
  are planning to buy, ask a surveyor before buying.

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History of the Boat

• The Boat-Alert.com database combines 68
  nationwide databases into a single place so you
  can search the HIN History in a matter of
  minutes. 
• These include records for stolen boats, marine
  lien claims, boating accidents, pollution
  incidents, auctioned boats, factory recalls, and
  boat manufacturers.
• You can get one or ask the seller to provide it
  to see if they have nothing to hide. All you need
  is the HULL ID Number.

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Price Ranges for Boats vs. TCO

• Many boat buyers are concerned about the purchase
  price but consider the total cost of ownership
  (TCO).
• Compare to other similar boat listings to get an
  idea if the asking price is realistic. 
• If you have spotted the boats you like, take the
  price and add up how much it will cost to ensure
  your boat is safe and functional, and then see
  how that new number compares to similar boats on
  the market. This will help you prioritize and
  budget.
• Websites like NADAGuides can also help you find
  out which boats are sold at the best price in
  respective markets. Hindecoder.com has a value
  calculator as well.

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Buying a Boat on Financing

• Use a boat loan calculator to see how the boat
  fits into your budget
• Be sure to read the cost of owning a boat to find
  out the total cost
• Read our blog article on Budgeting Your Boat
  Dollars for the annual maintenance.

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Buy Local Boats with a Broker

• Consider working with a broker to make the
  process smoother and avoid common mistakes.
• When buying a new or used boat, remember
  that your local market will be key to finding
  your preferred model.
• Proper use of a boat broker means extensive
  market research and assurance that the boat you
  choose meets your needs and offers a fair price.
• Working with a reputable broker can save you time
  and money, and it doesnt cost you anything. 

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Buy Local Boats with a Broker

• One of the most important aspects of choosing the
  right broker is to keep your boats in good
  condition when you sell them.
• If you want to buy from a dealer read the blog
  article 10 questions to ask a dealer. 
• Go to the dealer or the boat show to see the
  boats up close.
• This applies to pontoons and deck boats as well
  as others but consider the special needs of each
  boat and know the boat better than you.

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