BUYING THE FIRST BOAT

Steps Before Buying Your First Boat
All vehicles need a lot of thought before buying same is the case with boats. Firstly you have to decide the reason for buying the boat. Mostly people buy it for fun and recreation therefore you need to make sure that the boat serves its purpose well. Here is a few thought before you make the decision.
FIRST:
You'll need to decide what type of a boat is right for you. What you want to use the boat for and where you want to use it.
Keep in mind that there are several different types of boats that are used for different purposes and if you're not experienced with larger and high speed boats that you'll want to stick to a size and speed that you can manage comfortably without feeling out of control in tricky situations.

Types of boat are anonymous;
Cruising boat is the most popular and has been built for cruising in the open water and lakes. Most cruisers will come equipped with at least one cabin that is great for overnight trips.

Another type of boat is the fishing boat and as the name indicated these boats is bought with the purpose of being used for fishing on fresh or saltwater. There will be less room on a fishing boat for passengers than there is on a cruising boat, however large fishing boats may have one cabin that is perfect for the longer fishing trip. If you're an avid fisherman you'll want to choose the fishing type boat over other types of boats.

Yet another pleasure boat to consider is one designed with water sports in mind. If you love to water ski or wake board then you'll want one with plenty of power and speed.

SECOND:
Once you've decided the type. It’ll be the time to think about the size you need.
The larger the boat, the more functionality you'll have. If you're on a limited budget, you of course won't want to buy a large boat to start with. The advice is to buy a boat within your expenses and experience. Then work your way up with your next boat purchase.
THIRD:
Consider a pre-owned boat. This is a way you can purchase an economic one and save you some money. Contact a dealer specializing in used models or look for boat owners that have a craft for sale, and buy directly from them. The difference between the new and pre-owned boat is a new boat often has warranties and guarantees that will protect you for the first year or so.

There are many different models that you can choose from after you've decided on what type of boat you want to buy. You don't always need to stick with the popular manufacturers of boats since brand name isn't always what it's cracked up to be.

Once you've made up your mind as to type and size you want, you are in for many good times on the water.