Category: how to buy a boat
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When Is It Time to Buy a New Boat?
When Is It Time to Buy a New Boat? Boat shows are a great place to see and climb aboard new models when considering an upgrade. Courtesy Grady-White You love your boat, and it has served you well. Yet, as we experience life changes, our perceptions can also change. Sometimes this means that your erstwhile…
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The Importance of Engine-Room Inspections
The Importance of Engine-Room Inspections Whether buying a boat or taking stock of your current boat, an engine-room inspection is required. Kevin Falvey I have been conducting such inspections since my boatyard days (checking out trade-ins, especially) 25 years ago and have continued to do so testing boats for Boating. However, I was prompted to…
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Why Certified Boat Dealers Deliver a Better Buying Experience
Why Certified Boat Dealers Deliver a Better Buying Experience What sets a great boat dealer apart? For Brian Courtney, founder of Aquaknox Marine in Knoxville, Tennessee, the difference is clear: becoming a Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Certified Dealer. In partnership with Boating Magazine, Kevin Falvey sits down with Brian to uncover the…
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Best Boat Choices for First-Time Boat Buyers
Best Boat Choices for First-Time Boat Buyers The hardest part of becoming a boater is taking that first step. To be a real boater, you have to actually buy a boat, a prospect that can seem daunting. With so many choices and styles, it’s hard to figure out which one is best for you. Plus,…
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How to Navigate Boat Buying Online
How to Navigate Boat Buying Online Digital tools can make buying a boat much easier. Rawf8 / Adobe Stock, Courtesy Jeanneau These days, you can order just about anything—from tacos to socks to barbecue grills—with the click of a button and have it delivered to your doorstep. It might be tempting, then, to take advantage…