can anyone tell me when you go to buy a boat how do you know if its a dud or even if it has a hole in it and how do you know if its too expensive
2007-03-16 20:44:18 · 9 answers · asked by bellamilkee 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
When you are buying a boat you take it out for a sea trial. See how it runs and if you like it. Go to the library and look in the BUC Book Or the NADA Guidlines for the average price of the boat. If the price seems good and you want to continue with the purchase you then hire a marine surveyor to check out the boat, all its systems and the engine(s). He can also give you a value check to see if you are paying a fair price. Most insurance companies will require a survey if the boat is more than a few years old, and you would want it for peace of mind.
2007-03-17 02:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by mark t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
B.O.A.T. 'Bring On Another Thousand $$$'.
Fibreglass Boats need careful inspections, especially some models more than others.
Rotting Transoms can be common & pretty expensive to repair especially after the initial outlay for the boat.
Check the keel and any evidence of 'patch or bog jobs' inside & outside of boat. Sum up the big question - FIBREGLASS or ALUMINIUM. Outboard Engines are always a risk, I have only ever bought new, to avoid the heartbreak.
Remember Saltwater eventually wins !!!!!
Contact if you need more info.
2007-03-18 12:11:18 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, As you asked I think you should contact someone who is expert on Old boat. I can suggest you Teut Jucker. He lives in Berlin, German.. Yacht and Boat report - expertise in valuation, damage assessment and buying guides of yachts and boats worldwide: http://ihr-yachtgutachter.de/
2014-07-06 06:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why buy a boat when you can get a free one? And at that point, when it is free, does it matter if its not in the best condition?
2007-03-17 16:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by randywritesletters 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you buy you should always have a survey done, it costs money, but its worth it. If you finance it the loan company will probably require it anyway. If you contact a place like Boat US they will probably be able to hook you up.
2007-03-17 03:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by smoothie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the two happiest days of a boat owner are:
the day they buy it
the day they sell it
definition of a boat-a hole in the water that you pour money into
why not rent a boat - instead of owning? is that an option?
are you going to use it that often - may be cheaper to rent - no upkeep - no insurance - etc?
just a thought
2007-03-17 03:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is an old saying. The happiest two days of a mans life is the day he buys a boat, and the day he sells it.
2007-03-17 03:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by M00ND0CT0R 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The happiset day of a boaters life is when he buys the boat...
so far I have NOT sold it, I've had it for 20 years......
You only need to know two words...
"BOSTON WHALER" !
The name says it all !
http://www.whaler.com/Rec/default.asp?content=whywhaler
2007-03-17 04:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
have it looked at by a professional
2007-03-17 03:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋