This presentation offers potential trawler and motor yacht buyers tips on whether to proceed or not with a large purchase.

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Honey – Let’s Buy a Boat
Tips for First Time
Trawler and Motor Yacht Buyers

2. • Thank you for stopping
by to visit with us
• This presentation
provides you with tips
on buying that first big
boat
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This is our trawler, the Patricia Ann

3. Before You Begin….
• Before you invest in a boat, go out on a few
trips with friends to see if you like it
• Or you might wish to charter a boat
• See if you really enjoy the pastime or it just a
wild idea you have
• Don’t forget your wife/husband
– Will she/he enjoy boating as much as you will?
– If not, you will be one unhappy camper
• What do you really know about boats; how
experienced are you with operating them?

4. Boating Popularity
• Almost a quarter of
Americans, 23.8% went
boating last year
• 17% of US households
own one or more boats
• So…welcome aboard…
come join the fun

5. Boats Cost Money
• The purchase price is only the down payment
• There are costs associated with ownership
– Maintenance
– Dockage
– Insurance
– Fuel
– Ships mortgage
– Use taxes

6. What Are You Going
to Do With a Boat
• Are you prepared to invest the time using the
boat to justify the expenses
• When will you be using the boat; just an
occasional weekend or extended cruising
• Where will you be boating; local small lake,
coastal, the Bahamas or crossing the Atlantic

7. Do Some Planning
• Do some research to determine what trawler
and motor yacht style best fits your needs
• Visit local boat owners to get an idea of what
is available
• Hang out at marinas to observe what you like
• Ask lots of questions from owners to
understand the basics

8. Buy Used Over New
• There are some 50,000 used boats are
available through yacht brokers; see our
trawlers and motor yachts for sale at our
website
• Of course, if you do not see one that interests
you, we can find you one through our MLS
• Used boat have already been depreciated
• New boats are VERY expensive

9. Select a Buyer’s Broker
• Select a yacht buyer’s broker that has
preferably owns a yacht; it proves he does
know something about boats
• Performs an international search for
desired boats saving you time and money
• Broker will guide you through the process
• Choose a broker that offers a Trawler /
Motor Yacht School
• Best boat, best price

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