Good reflection precedes action when it comes to acquiring a boat
You are in the process of viewing boats, which is an excellent approach, but you need to be careful about love at first sight.
Yes, you need to take your time, check whether this boat that attracts you meets all of your criteria. You need to avoid the “I should have” regrets once your purchase is complete, it is too late for regrets. A quick resale during the first 3 years results in fairly significant financial losses.
To avoid disappointments, here is the right approach :
1- Are there equivalent boats on the market that are one or two years old and even up to 5 years old that are identical or even similar that could satisfy me while allowing me to save more than 30% compared to the price of a new one…
2- In addition, a used boat has far fewer issues than a new one. That is a verifiable fact. It is highly likely that the first owner dealt with the initial issues during the first few months/years. This saves you many trips to the dealer.
3- In addition, with the same budget planned for a new boat, you can opt for a used boat that is sometimes larger (a few more feet) and especially with more options and possibly with more bedrooms…
4- Will this purchase still have good value when resold…
for example after 3 years, 5 years and beyond.
5- Is this boat that I am looking at, beyond its aesthetic beauty, is the engine configuration, propulsion system and weight of the boat in perfect harmony, that is to say, has the manufacturer produced a well-balanced boat ?
6- How does the warranty for this boat work, will it be offered and covered by the manufacturer or directly by the dealer (without the latter being able to bill the manufacturer under warranty)…
7- And of course, what is the reputation of this manufacturer beyond my infatuation…
8- Will this boat generate (once the purchase is completed) significant operating costs, have I thought about the actual operating cost!
A boat that is a few years old (used), we can look for a boat equipped with a gyroscopic stabilizer (Seakeeper or Quick or other), a night vision camera, in short, with more very interesting features.
Ideally, contact an independent broker to help you through your process, you will be very happy with the result and above all, there is usually no fee ( when you are in buying mode) to assist you so that your transaction meets your expectations without forgetting the financial aspect.
The brokers at Ita Yachts Canada and its ProprioBateau division are familiar with all free trade agreements (Canada, United States, Europe), the tariffs in effect at the border, in short, the import and export criteria and the professionals (customs broker, lawyer, transportation broker) who specialize in all types of transactions for here, in the United States or even in Europe or the Caribbean.
We are up to date on new developments, we are present at all International Boat Shows (Cannes and Florida).
So, don’t hesitate…
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