{"id":2780,"date":"2016-08-03T21:52:22","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T21:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles\/?p=2780"},"modified":"2026-01-26T13:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:51:06","slug":"recreational-boating-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/recreational-boating-tips-2","title":{"rendered":"Recreational Boating &#8211; Tips for Buying a Used Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Recreational boating for family fun, fishing and relaxing is popular among lake home owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can save money buying a boat if you consider a purchasing a previously owned one. In&nbsp;deciding&nbsp;which type of boat is best for your family&nbsp;there are a few&nbsp;things you should consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decide-what-type-of-nbsp-recreational-boating-you-prefer\"><strong>Decide What Type of&nbsp;Recreational Boating You Prefer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Will you stick to recreational boating at the lake or also on rivers and the ocean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will you be using your boat for hunting, fishing, skiing, cruising or racing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recreational activities you prefer should&nbsp;impact your decision on the type of boat you purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research your options prior to purchase and&nbsp;check out average&nbsp;prices&nbsp;of your preferred style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other questions to ask yourself are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you\u00a0want\u00a0a hardtop, canvas top or no top at all?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want an inboard engine or an outboard one?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like an aluminum hull or fiberglass hull?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-call-about-the-used-boat\"><strong>Call About the Used Boat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you actually find the boat you are interested in and know reasonable prices,&nbsp;you should reach out to the seller or the&nbsp;dealer. Ask questions about the boats and show interest but do not admit you are ready to purchase a boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to write your questions down before calling&nbsp;them so you can write down&nbsp;each answer you receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some things you will want to know are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0year and the make of the engine and boat hull.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many owners the boat has had.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the boat has been in fresh or salt water, and the last time it was used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the person seems very persistent in selling the boat or in a hurry&nbsp;it is possible&nbsp;the boat may have some issues. Request an appointment to take a test drive prior to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-an-appointment-to-test-drive-boats\"><strong>Make an Appointment to Test Drive Boats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will always want to see the boat and drive it&nbsp;prior to purchasing the boat. Most&nbsp;boat sellers will meet you at the water so you can take&nbsp;a test run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they do not have time for you or you do not feel comfortable buying the boat without a test run, walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inspect-the-boat\"><strong>Inspect the Boat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you test drive the boat&nbsp;make sure check that&nbsp;there are no&nbsp;cracks in the hull. Look for&nbsp;any parts that look new, as well as signs of neglect. Do not be afraid to ask questions about oddities you notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always better to get more detail and a full observation than to purchase a recreational boat that does not fit your needs or run properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also be sure to brush up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/navigating-boat-jargon-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boating jargon<\/a> before you buy too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recreational boating for family fun, fishing and relaxing is popular among lake home owners. You can save money buying a boat if you consider a purchasing a previously owned one. In&nbsp;deciding&nbsp;which type of boat is best for your family&nbsp;there are a few&nbsp;things you should consider: Decide What Type of&nbsp;Recreational Boating You Prefer Will you stick to recreational boating at the lake or also on rivers and the ocean? 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