Buying a boat? How to?

[robbieosterman]

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[atomic]

Goto boat dealers until you find what you are looking for. Once you find it you either right a check, pay cash or finance it with the dealer finance sources or your bank. Pretty much the same as buying anything else.

Wasn't trying to be sarcastic there

That is a big purchase good luck with your new found hobby !!

[george graves]

Yea, the dealer will have info. I'd go to the dealer, see what he has. I'd also check out the local Yacht Club. They will most likely have a bulletin board full of private party ads.

[Julien]

Before you even look at a boat look for a place to moor your boat close to you at a reasonable cost. Here in the mediteranean a place to put your boat has almost become impossible. Also, set aside a huge budget for repair, and lastly know 1 thing about boat ownership the happiest day fora boat owner is the day you buy it and the day you sell it.

Julien

[ldsbeaker]

^^what he said.
Boat = a big hole in the water for you to put your money in.

p.s. I would also recommend all of the support stuff as well (storage, towing, maintenance, insurance, registraion, etc.)

[Stevie30]

A boat is a hole in the water you throw money into. LOL

[2Big4a3Series]

A boat is a hole in the water you throw money into. LOL

That is true but the times you spend out there on the really nice days are priceless.

[turboeta]

Boat = waste of money

[turboeta]

Just rent ;)

[s0urce]

You should buy a home first, or an exige.

[imsotyerred]

does it float? check

done

[VacMan]

I have an 18' SeaRay, so not really in the same league you're talking about. However, I just wanted to impart some wisdom my Dad told me when I bought mine.

"The two happiest days in a boat owner's life are the day they buy it and the day they sell it." :D

[hendrixvodu]

my grand father and father just purchased a 50' Chris Craft Constellation have the boat surveyed...similar to what you would have someone do if you were buying a home they go over the entire boat...i think its around $500 but its worth it. we bought a 30' Sea Ray back about 4 years ago...and had no probs....but the boat was also out of the water...and its a lot smaller...the CC on the other hand had 3 bath rooms...thats a lot of pluming that could be fucked...hahaha

[hugh jass]

if it fucks, floats, or flies, its cheaper to rent