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You have been planning for ages and the occasion has ultimately arrived; buy a good quality old boat and do some cruising. However before you take that final leap, there are a few items to think about. Know your Goal
But what are your cruising plans? Maybe a cruise to the Bahamas or perhaps even the Great Loop is in the works. A yacht that will be used only on Saturday and Sunday will probably be different from one that you will be living on board all the time. In addition, a yacht that's built to go across the Gulf of Mexico will be different than a boat utilized to cruise the local waters. In addition, are you a sailor or a power boater? Handling sails takes immense stamina; power boats can be operated with the turning of a key. Do You Really Know Anything About Boats?
Before you jump in head first, find a minute and reflect on things you know related to yachts. Have you ever owned a boat before? You will find strainers and stuffing boxes to keep up; if you don't know what these are, you had better discover how you will be taught. Create your Budget
Getting a good quality old boat is not inexpensive and you frequently get what you pay for. However many individuals have a dollar figure in mind when it comes to buying a boat. Finding a good boat at a fair cost is the goal. Seldom does a bargain occur. Buy from Reputable Yacht Broker
If you are attempting to buy directly from an individual, you may have several issues. For instance, who is going to hold the cash and manage the transfer of ownership? Better yet, choose a first-rate broker and buy because of him. He'll save your time and remove the issues that appear with a yacht quest and boat purchase. Be Certain to Sea Trial and Survey
As a part of the buying process, it is recommended that you carry out a proper marine survey (inspection by a third party) and a sea test. The survey will be completed by an experienced person expert in vessels and their equipment. The marine survey will inform you of any problems with the vessel. The sea test will make certain that all equipment is functioning. Will You Need any Instruction to Utilize the Vessel?
If you have come this far you might be thinking, I can understand how to care for a yacht; cannot be too hard to learn. However what about understanding how to run the boat; tight quarters docking can be difficult . If you are the least bit scared, you need to find a person with the knowledge to show you the basics. To sum it up,
If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most. -E. B. White Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover. - Mark Twain Mike Dickens, the author, is a live aboard boat owner and owner/Broker of Paradise Yachts in Florida USA. Paradise Yachts offers used quality yachts to customers worldwide. National and international sales. We ship Used Trawlers, Motor Yachts and Cruisers worldwide. Located in Florida, USA. 904/556-9431
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