Can someone help me with buying a boat?

Question

I want a boat, but I am having a hard time with deciding what to buy. Help?

Answer 1

well i cant help u buy one, but i sure will come along on a cruiz wit u when u get it!!

Answer 2

Go to a boat show or to a boat club. People who have had boats are a good source of info. You cant always trust a salesman :)

Answer 3

First decide on the amount you want to spend.2 what do you want to do with it and where will it be used.3 Where will you keep it, dock or trailer in a storage place or in your yard.theres no one boat that can do all really,so what you want to do with it is just as important as the cost.Look for a boat thats designed for the use you will be doing.Oh dont forget fuel consumtion,it can add up fast  if your looking for a power boat.10% of the hp is a rule of thumb for fuel use +or- depending on the hull design.

Answer 4

where are you going to keep it docked?

do you want something you can tow?

how much do you want to spend?

go to marinas and talk to the boaters for their opinions and don't buy a new boat, They cost too much and only depreciate.

Answer 5

Sail or motor boat? Where you'll put it, lake, river, sea?

Long trips, short? Fishing? Sleep in? Expensive? cheap thills?

Tell us what you need, ...

Answer 6

I can't help you, but when you get that boat, can I come with you on it, you're a hottie! I didn't even know that! HA!

Now can you answer my question Mambo?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 7

to get more information on buying a boat

visit www.discoverboating.com

and visit www.outdoorfibber.com  forum

there is a lot to look at when buying a boat and

these sites will answer most of your questions

Answer 8

The best way for you is to find out a good yachting broker, especially if you're a novice in marine industry.

You can read also some helpful tips about buying your first boat here http://www.yachtcouncil.com/buying-a-yac...

Answer 9

It might help you to go to a yachting or sailing school. Get your boating marine license. Then, through your course of study speak with your instructors to assist you on the best type of boat for you...by the time you go through the school you may not even want a boat..who knows.

Answer 10

Want to fish ? buy a bass boat, sounds like it will be your 1st boat, 17' with 115HP would be good. Want to ski & ride ? get a walk thru or a runabout, same size & HP. Want to do both, get a fish & ski, pretty cool boats,

Answer 11

your pretty much going to be spending 4,000 on the actual boat. your motor i what is going to cost you. youll spend about another 4 to 5 thousand on a desent size motor. but i recommend

www.boattrader.com

or

www.craiglist.com

Answer 12

I think joe d offers some good advice.  A boat is a huge financial commitment with ongoing expenses.  Rent a boat first and determine the size and options that suits your needs. When you're ready to buy, use http://www.nadaguides.com/ to get average pricing and visit used boat dealers and websites like http://boatsinamerica.com

Answer 13

rent one first then if you like it then buy one.

Answer 14

boats as in power boats or dinghy's?

Answer 15

http://www.nadaguides.com/

is a good site to look up boat values and weights

http://www.overtons.com/

has a lot of boat toys and supplies

Answer 16

You need to decide what size, if you want power ( speed or trawler) or sail, new used or old, how much money you have, how handy are you fixing things, are you going to live on it...