Shopping for used boat

RUGMAN · 07-31-2015, 07:12 AM

Looking to start shopping for my first boat, will be looking for a used boat. when are the best deals to be had , in the fall or in early spring. Still undecided about Bow rider or tri-toon.

HellRaZoR004 · 07-31-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

Looking to start shopping for my first boat, will be looking for a used boat. when are the best deals to be had , in the fall or in early spring. Still undecided about Bow rider or tri-toon.

Fall is usually the best time. You'll get people that don't want to winterize or store the boat so they may be more willing to sell it for less.

thinkxingu · 07-31-2015, 11:29 AM

Last August, we bought a rental that had only been rented out a few times and was sold as new. Got a great deal, plus it included valet service for the remainder of the season and winter storage/spring launch. Was PERFECT for us.

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Grant · 07-31-2015, 11:34 AM

Timing is everything. I've been trying to unload a nice used 19' bow rider for a couple of years, to no avail, and just today finalized a deal (a very sweet deal for the buyer, IMO). The deals are out there.

Dave R · 07-31-2015, 11:42 AM

August is a great time to start looking, IMO. Be patient and choose a lovingly maintained cream-puff.

Consider expanding your search to the Great Lakes (including upstate NY) area if you have not already done so. There are a lot of great fresh water boats that are only 1 to 2 days drive away. Buying one 1000 miles from home can be a fun adventure/vacation opportunity. I bought my current boat in Indiana in 2005 (I was looking for a somewhat rare boat with rare options) and my current truck in Colorado earlier this year (I wanted an older truck with no rust). Bringing them home was fun, both times. That said, I LOVE a road trip/adventure and am the sort that will start a 1500 mile trip on a moment's notice...

That Guy · 07-31-2015, 11:57 AM

There's a 14' or 16' Aluminum boat for sale right across from Wolfeboro Town Hall. No idea on asking price or anything though.

Greene's Basin Girl · 07-31-2015, 12:06 PM

Many people just look for a used boat at marina's on the lake. Sometimes you will get a better deal at a dealer that is off the water. I would look at Independent Marine in Moultonborough and Ward's Boat Shop in Ossipee. I sold two used boats of mine at both places.

07-31-2015, 07:12 AM	#1
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 309 Thanks: 39 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Shopping for used boat Looking to start shopping for my first boat, will be looking for a used boat. when are the best deals to be had , in the fall or in early spring. Still undecided about Bow rider or tri-toon.

07-31-2015, 11:34 AM	#4
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Timing is everything. I've been trying to unload a nice used 19' bow rider for a couple of years, to no avail, and just today finalized a deal (a very sweet deal for the buyer, IMO). The deals are out there. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-31-2015, 11:29 AM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,434 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,138 Times in 1,325 Posts	Last August, we bought a rental that had only been rented out a few times and was sold as new. Got a great deal, plus it included valet service for the remainder of the season and winter storage/spring launch. Was PERFECT for us. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

07-31-2015, 11:42 AM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	August is a great time to start looking, IMO. Be patient and choose a lovingly maintained cream-puff. Consider expanding your search to the Great Lakes (including upstate NY) area if you have not already done so. There are a lot of great fresh water boats that are only 1 to 2 days drive away. Buying one 1000 miles from home can be a fun adventure/vacation opportunity. I bought my current boat in Indiana in 2005 (I was looking for a somewhat rare boat with rare options) and my current truck in Colorado earlier this year (I wanted an older truck with no rust). Bringing them home was fun, both times. That said, I LOVE a road trip/adventure and am the sort that will start a 1500 mile trip on a moment's notice...

07-31-2015, 11:57 AM	#6
That Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 182 Thanks: 37 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts	There's a 14' or 16' Aluminum boat for sale right across from Wolfeboro Town Hall. No idea on asking price or anything though.

07-31-2015, 12:06 PM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Many people just look for a used boat at marina's on the lake. Sometimes you will get a better deal at a dealer that is off the water. I would look at Independent Marine in Moultonborough and Ward's Boat Shop in Ossipee. I sold two used boats of mine at both places.

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