We admit: with the boat shows quickly approaching, we're starting to ask ourselves if we're ready to buy a new boat. Well, a new-to-us boat. The used boat market is booming, and the fall is always a great time to buy.
But a recent article in BoatUS Magazine jumped out at us. It turns out that many boats damaged in Superstorm Sandy are now hitting the market, albeit undercover. Of the estimated 65,000 boats that were damaged, some are being found in classifieds, sold in "as-is" condition or after some repairs have been made. "That’s not necessarily a bad thing if the seller is truthful about any past damage," writes Scott Croft. "However, the problem exists when sellers fail to fess up to a boat’s true condition."
We're certainly not prejudiced over damaged boats. Some of the best boats out there have spotty pasts. But know before you pull out your checkbook. BoatUS gives you some great ideas for making sure you know what you're getting before you get too heavily invested.
To read the full article, click here.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 09:51
We admit: with the boat shows quickly approaching, we're starting to ask ourselves if we're ready to buy a new boat. Well, a new-to-us boat. The used boat market is booming, and the fall is always a great time to buy.
But a recent article in BoatUS Magazine jumped out at us. It turns out that many boats damaged in Superstorm Sandy are now hitting the market, albeit undercover. Of the estimated 65,000 boats that were damaged, some are being found in classifieds, sold in "as-is" condition or after some repairs have been made. "That’s not necessarily a bad thing if the seller is truthful about any past damage," writes Scott Croft. "However, the problem exists when sellers fail to fess up to a boat’s true condition."
We're certainly not prejudiced over damaged boats. Some of the best boats out there have spotty pasts. But know before you pull out your checkbook. BoatUS gives you some great ideas for making sure you know what you're getting before you get too heavily invested.
To read the full article, click here.