Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - First boat buying experience left me feeling completely overwhelmed

kawishiwi · 07-08-2018, 08:52 PM

Kudos to you for pulling the plug on the deal at only the cost of a slightly damaged relationship with the boat dealer.
Buying a slip before you know where your on lake home will be sounds very risky.
The one great lesson you needed was in the difference between consignment vs in house sales.
Having an ally on the lake who will be on your team regarding your boat & service is a great thing which you get if you buy from a dealer.
I have both my boat dealer and a separate marina, associated with my slip location, "on my team" and that has been invaluable many times in less than 4 years already.

07-08-2018, 08:52 PM	#9
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 519 Thanks: 227 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	Wisdom is often hard won Kudos to you for pulling the plug on the deal at only the cost of a slightly damaged relationship with the boat dealer. Buying a slip before you know where your on lake home will be sounds very risky. The one great lesson you needed was in the difference between consignment vs in house sales. Having an ally on the lake who will be on your team regarding your boat & service is a great thing which you get if you buy from a dealer. I have both my boat dealer and a separate marina, associated with my slip location, "on my team" and that has been invaluable many times in less than 4 years already. __________________ "I don't take responsibility at all."