A boat is an expensive purchase and it is better that you have thought about it well before you decide to buy one. Before you go ahead and pay for that boat, think first about the following: Should you buy a brand-new boat or pre-owned will do? What sized boat should you buy? Where are you going to keep it? How often will you use it?
As soon as you have the answers to the above-mentioned questions, streamlining and narrowing down your choices would be easier.
Brand New Vs. Pre-Owned
Answering this question not only lies on your budget. Of course, a pre-owned boat would be significantly cheaper but the answer to the question of how often will you use it (and for what purpose you will be using it) will also affect your answer to the question of brand new vs. pre-owned. If you are going to use the boat for rest and relaxation when you’re on holiday, pre-owned small outboard motors for sale will do.
But, if you would be using it frequently to entertain guests and more importantly prospective business clients, a brand-new boat is a must. This will send a positive message to your guests because it would show that you have pulled all the stops to give them a good time.
Size of the Boat
Again, the answer to this consideration lies in who would be using the boat. Although if you are buying a boat as a sanctuary and for you to have your own space when you need to get away from it all, it would still be better to consider purchasing a boat that could accommodate others, that way when you do find someone you would want to sail away with, the boat would fit you and your guest.
Parking
Unlike a car, finding a parking space for a boat is more difficult. Some boat owners have trailers especially if they would want to sail and explore different bodies of water. This would work on smaller boats because of you opted for a bigger boat, you would need a bigger trailer or even the help of professionals to haul your boat. But if you would not want to be hassled with hauling and driving your boat, you could opt to park it in a marina instead.
Frequent of Use
Knowing how frequent you would use the boat will affect your decision on whether you would buy brand new or pre-owned, the size of the boat, and where you will park it because if you would be using it every weekend, it would be better to keep it in the marina so you would not have to drive it every weekend.
Now that you have thought about these factors, you are already well informed on one of the major purchases you would have to do. As soon as you made the purchase, the next thing you have to do is learn how to maintain and care for your new boat.