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jrc · 05-16-2006, 11:07 AM

A used boat is not a bad idea. Sure some are underpowered and some are too small. Very few boats are so underpowered that they can't plane well, and if they are, then that will show up pretty quick at the test ride. All boats are too small for someone and too big for someone else. The good thing about buying a used boat is value. If Jason and his family find out they bought the wrong size boat, they can get out quickly without the new boat depreciation.

With a family of five, I personally wouldn’t size my boat for a rainy day hangout. There isn’t a boat that big. If the weather sucks go home and boat another day.

Finally, I hate to give real estate advice, but slip prices can easily match boat prices, especially if you consider used boats. I'm renting until things sort out.

05-16-2006, 11:07 AM	#14
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	A little pessimistic A used boat is not a bad idea. Sure some are underpowered and some are too small. Very few boats are so underpowered that they can't plane well, and if they are, then that will show up pretty quick at the test ride. All boats are too small for someone and too big for someone else. The good thing about buying a used boat is value. If Jason and his family find out they bought the wrong size boat, they can get out quickly without the new boat depreciation. With a family of five, I personally wouldn’t size my boat for a rainy day hangout. There isn’t a boat that big. If the weather sucks go home and boat another day. Finally, I hate to give real estate advice, but slip prices can easily match boat prices, especially if you consider used boats. I'm renting until things sort out.