Boat Buying Checklist
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- Deciding on the Kind of Boat
- Who will use the boat? Just family or will you invite friends?
- How will you use the boat? Will you be fishing or water skiing? Taking day trips, weekend trips or week long excursions?
- When, and how often, will the boat be used?
- Where will you operate the boat? In lakes, rivers or on the ocean?
- How much can you afford to spend? Remember about maintenance costs, insurance, registration fees, and instruction and safety course fees.
- What type of boat suits your personality and temperament?
- Inspecting the Boat
- Test drive the boat.
- Take along several people on the test drive.
- Check vibration - a vibrating boat makes a noisy boat.
- When looking at an inboard/outboard boat check to make sure the trim works.
- Test the steering from one direction to another.
- Check to see how long it takes the boat to plane after take off.
- Check if the boat slip smoothly into gear.
- Make sure the boat works in reverse.
- Check to see how many hours are on a boat.
- Inspect the floor for soft spots, which indicate rot.
- Ask for a maintenance history on the boat.
- Inspect the hull and make sure it is in good condition.
- Have a qualified marine mechanic thoroughly inspect the boat.
- Check the temperature, RPM, and speedometer for proper function.
- If a trailer comes with the boat you want to buy check the trailer thoroughly.
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Who it's for
This Boat Buying Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Boat Buying essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Boat Buying structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Boat Buying Checklist
- Save Boat Buying Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Boat Buying (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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