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NYCAP123 · 04-28-2008, 07:18 AM

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You can already see emerging the big problem people have when boat shopping. Too many choices. The good news is that today there really are no garbage lines. Virtually all manufacturers comply with industry standards and seek to build a quality product.
What you've got to decide is: 1) What is my budget; 2) How do I see myself using the boat (see my previous post); 3) Is where the dealership gets me a slip (and make sure that is part of the deal unless you have a private dock) convenient for me, because a boat that's not convenient is one that doesn't get used; 4) Does the dealership have a good service department; 5) Do the people at the dealership (salesman, manager/owner, service manager, service writers) make me feel comfortable. Remember, you are seeing them at their best right now while the money is still in your pocket.
Price is a secondary consideration because what you save today you'll lose at resale time, so it all balances out.

04-28-2008, 07:18 AM	#7
NYCAP123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 970	HBYACHTBOY You can already see emerging the big problem people have when boat shopping. Too many choices. The good news is that today there really are no garbage lines. Virtually all manufacturers comply with industry standards and seek to build a quality product. What you've got to decide is: 1) What is my budget; 2) How do I see myself using the boat (see my previous post); 3) Is where the dealership gets me a slip (and make sure that is part of the deal unless you have a private dock) convenient for me, because a boat that's not convenient is one that doesn't get used; 4) Does the dealership have a good service department; 5) Do the people at the dealership (salesman, manager/owner, service manager, service writers) make me feel comfortable. Remember, you are seeing them at their best right now while the money is still in your pocket. Price is a secondary consideration because what you save today you'll lose at resale time, so it all balances out. __________________ "Some went down to the sea in ships."