While there are some similarities between a car dealership and a boat dealership, you may be surprised at how much they don’t have in common. Sure, they both have showrooms, shiny new vehicles and salespeople. But with few exceptions, a car purchase comes down to function and price. And even if you wind up getting…
All throughout the spring, summer and fall months, most of us are out on the water. If the weather’s nice, we’re boating. Every weekend, for sure, and maybe even a quite a few “personal” days when the opportunity arises. But when the weather gets colder, our thoughts turn from boating to boat shows. Whether you’re…
1. I’ve never owned anything bigger than a dinghy. What am I looking for in a first boat? There’s a lot to consider before taking the plunge, including your budget, where you’ll be boating, where you’ll be keeping the boat and, perhaps most importantly, what kind of lifestyle you envision for you and your family on the…
Getting ready to buy a new boat? Here are five tips you’ve probably never heard before. Are you getting ready to buy a boat? Then you’ve probably heard all about going to boat shows, comparing features and options, and checking into reliability and performance. The “usual” boat buying tips are well known, but there are…