What follows is yet another way to drive your significant other crazy. So, know that going in. Generally speaking, a boat without an engine is priced … [Read more...]
Brett Becker
When Buying a Used Boat, Check That Trailer
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
There are lots of good deals on used boats on BoatTrader.com. I have to deny myself many of them. Well, almost all of them, but that’s not the point. … [Read more...]
Favorite Tools For Used-Boat Maintenance
January 21, 2013 By
If you’re looking for a used boat, I’m going to assume you’re handy with tools. If not, you will be soon. I have a few tools I can’t do without, … [Read more...]
One Boat, Two Outdrive Options: Bravo One or Bravo Three?
January 14, 2013 By
OK, say you’ve narrowed your search to two boats. Both are the same model from the same manufacturer. Both are the same price and have the same engine. … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Boat Dealer
January 7, 2013 By
You have three choices when it comes to buying a used boat: private party, broker, or dealer. There are advantages to all three, and it’s ultimately … [Read more...]
Buying a Boat? Start With a Cash Price
December 31, 2012 By
Many of the used models you’ll find for sale on BoatTrader.com are offered by dealers, and that’s a good thing because there are pluses to buying from … [Read more...]
What About Diesel for Smaller Boats?
December 27, 2012 By
Look through the classifieds on BoatTrader.com and one thing becomes clear. Big boats burn diesel. Small boats burn gasoline. Why is that? Yes, I know … [Read more...]
Boat Construction: The Benefits of Wood
December 22, 2012 By
Composite construction has its pluses. So do wooden boats. We’ve all seen advertisements that tout the benefits of boats with no wood used in their … [Read more...]
Flooded Boats Can Offer Good Value
December 1, 2012 By
After each natural disaster that involves huge amounts of water, the airwaves, newspapers and Internet are flush with reports on how to spot flood-damaged … [Read more...]
Boat Financing: Credit is King
November 15, 2012 By
Four years ago, some marine lenders only cared about credit score. Some only cared about your debt-to-income ratio. Some banks cared more about your liquidity … [Read more...]
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