How Do You Buy A Used Sailboat?
Buying a used sailboat is a great way to find a high quality vessel at a very reasonable price. Like buying a used car, however, buying a used sailboat demands knowledge and caution. Unlike a used car, a “lemon” sailboat can sink and end up as no more than a dangerous financial hole in the water. A few important steps can help avoid a used sailboat disaster and ensure a good buying experience. Step 1 Familiarize yourself with the market. Once you have decided what kind and size boat you are looking for, begin perusing sailing magazines, classified ads and local marinas to get an idea of what’s out there and how much it costs. You should literally look at hundreds of boats online and in magazines before you make your first phone call. Step 2 Develop a set of questions to ask each potential seller. Speak to sellers armed with your knowledge and with a set of questions that will give you very specific and systematic data about each boat. With the data set in hand, it will be much easier t
