If you get as far as expecting the bottom of a boat, we can assume that the rest of the boat appeals to you. Your surveyor can give you the best advice on the condition of the bottom, but there are some things you can visually inspect yourself.
There are two reasons why boaters buy the wrong boat. The first reason is that they haven’t actually determined what they plan to do with their boat and based their purchase decision on those plans. The second reason is that emotions instead of reason get involved in the buying decision and sales people are well [...]
The Price of a Boat
There are many ways the price of a boat is established. First you must eliminate data such as found in buyer’s guides. They seldom take real market data into consideration. Each boat sets it’s own price. The real value is set by:
Supply and Demand
Condition of the vessel
Options and Electronics
Engine Hours
Seller’s Situation
Marketing [...]
When inspecting an interior, try not to use a designer’s eye, but rather a mechanic’s eye. In other words, don’t judge other people’s idea of design, simply decide whether the raw interior will work for your use. Look to see if the sole and furniture have been maintained, whether the layout will accommodate your use [...]
The first impression anyone has of a boat is the exterior cosmetics. There are many reasons for purchasing a boat – one being the beautiful lines. From a distance almost all boats are beautiful. As you begin to approach the boat you notice the difference between a well-maintained boat and an average or neglected boat. [...]
What Is Documentation?
Vessel documentation is a national form of registration. It is one of the oldest functions of Government, dating back to the 11th Act of the First Congress. Documentation providesconclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, provides for unhindered commerce between the states and admits vessels to certain restricted trades, such as coastwise trade and the fisheries. Since 1920, vessel financing has been enhanced through the availability of preferred mortgages on documented vessels.
