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Originally Posted by lakershaker
We are looking at some of the end of season deals on new boats. This is our first new boat purchase, and would appreciate any advice members have. Generally, when I buy a new car I go in armed with dealer cost, etc. Is there a good rule of thumb for what you should pay vs. sticker cost? We are looking at 20 - 23' bow riders from reputable dealers. Thanks!
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I'll assume you've done your homework wrt what boat you need and what $$ range you wish to spend for it. I would add don't forget the other costs of boating (gas, maintainence, storage, etc) in your $$ calcs. That said the others have all given good advice. I would say bring the family along when you've narrowed down your choices to maybe 2 - 3 boats. That's because they'll help you find out things you missed when you looked (Dad, where's the bathroom ? Dad, where do you store the tube ? Dad, where's the anchor ? etc, etc) Then test drive with the full load aboard to see how the boat handles the chop, how much spray you get and how she planes with the powerplant you'll get. Just my 2 cents.....