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Buyer Beware: 9 TRAPS TO WATCH OUT FOR WHEN BUYING A BOAT

Eliminate all the hassles by going through a broker that can give you confidence and guide you through the purchase of a vessel, however:

Before you buy, make sure that the boat you're considering will serve your purposes. Where will you be boating? Some boats are designed for ocean use, while others are more suitable for a quiet lake.
What are your family's interests? Do you want to water-ski, to fish, or simply go cruising?
Will you be happy with a large boat kept in one homeport? Or, do you want the freedom to explore different boating areas with a small trailerable boat?
Where will your boat be stored? Will you be allowed to park your trailered boat at home?
Does your previous boating experience match the skills needed to operate the boat you want to buy?
Finally, don't rush the buying process, especially if you're a novice boater. Boating entails much more than simply turning on the key and pulling away from the dock. It's a different environment and the more time and effort you put into the proper selection of a boat, the more you will get out of it.

Beauty may be only skin deep

Cosmetic flaws caused by age and wear are hard to hide when a boat hasn't been properly cared for, but structural defects and mechanical problems are harder to detect.

Ask the owner's mechanic for the repair history and have the boat surveyed for your own peace of mind