The interminable question for boaters everywhere is, "What boat would you buy if you could only buy one?" It’s the question we all deal with because, … [Read more...]
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Boat Shopping: Patience is a Virtue
March 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
We live in a time when there so many choices available to us every day that we often don’t have the “mental bandwidth” to process it all. The condition … [Read more...]
Used Boat Sales Tactics: Commitment and Consistency
March 7, 2015 By 1 Comment
In social science research, much work has been done in "commitment and consistency," which can make their appearances as sales tactics in day-to-day … [Read more...]
New to Boating? 10 Tips for Making the Right Buying Decision
February 18, 2015 By 2 Comments
The challenge of buying a boat, either new or used, can be one of the most daunting and exciting tasks that you'll ever face, especially if you're a newcomer. … [Read more...]
10 Things to Ask Your Boat Dealer Before You Buy
January 27, 2015 By 1 Comment
Buying any boat, new or used, is enough of a commitment to justify some really careful planning, including solid ideas of where you'll keep the boat, … [Read more...]
Used Boat Sales Tactics: Social Proof
January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
In the past few months I've written about a number of techniques that professional salespeople might use in your dealings with them when it comes to buying … [Read more...]
Boat Transport: Shipping by Truck
December 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
There was a time when I never would have bought anything I had to drive more than five hours to go and get, but the Internet has changed all that. I once … [Read more...]
Used Boat Detective Work: Diagnostic Tools
December 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
If you look at a lot of used boats or like to do you your own maintenance, it’s best to have a good selection of tools on hand. (I've mentioned compression … [Read more...]
Used Boat Sales Tactics: Rejection, Retreat, Revision
November 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
You will face a number of sales tactics when buying a used boat from a dealer or even when buying from a shrewd private owner. I've already mentioned some … [Read more...]
Propeller Tuning? Really?
November 4, 2014 By 1 Comment
If you’re looking at buying a used boat with a stainless propeller, but you’re a little concerned that it’s dinged up and needs to be replaced, be … [Read more...]