How to Buy a Fishing Boat
How to Buy a Fishing Boat
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to buy a fishing boat. Fishing is a great hobby to have whether you’re doing it alone or with friends and family! I know your excited but before you head to your local boat dealership, slow down and take a moment to read these tips for buying your fishing boat.
Where Are You Going to Fish?
Are you going to be fishing in salt water? At a lake, big or small? On the river, deep or shallow? Maybe your going to use your fishing boat on the lake at your cabin but also take it to the ocean during the winter months. These are all things to consider before you buy your fishing boat. It will affect the size you should be looking for, as well as the material and paint job the boat has.
Learn About The Different Types
Aluminum, Bass, Flat, Center Consoles, Deck, Fish-and-Ski, Pontoon, Sportfishing … these are just a few of the different types of fishing boats. Most boats are designed to accommodate a specific fishing technique or a specific fish species and others are designed for specific types of waterways. So it its important to know WHERE you will be fishing, HOW you want to fish and WHO will be fishing with you, then narrow down your list of boat types. Once you decide on a couple types that would work best for you, start researching brands that carry those types.
Consider All of the Costs When Purchasing a Boat
When you buy a fishing boat, you’re not just buying a boat. You have to consider expenses such as gas, insurance, and registration fees. You also need to purchase safety equipment such as life jackets and a fire extinguisher to be legal on the water. Some fishing boats are equipped with a fish graph and trolling motor, if not these are extras you may consider purchasing. Other accessories you may need would be rods, bait, tackle, rod holders, net, etc. Where do you plan on keeping your boat and transporting it? Do you have a dock, or will you purchase a slip? When fishing season comes to an end will you have room in your garage to store the boat or will you need to rent out a storage unit? Last but not least, do you need to purchase a trailer (some boats will come with one, some will not).
Take a Safety Course
Your better safe than sorry. Its always best to take any precaution you can when out on open water, even if you are an experienced boater. You should consider taking a safety course, it can help avoid many accidents which means less money you will need to spend on repairs.
Our Recommended Brands:
Shop Alumacraft Fishing Boats HERE
Shop Bennington Fish Pontoons HERE
Shop Blackfin Center Console Fishing Boats
Shop Sea Pro Fishing Boats
Shop Yamaha Jet Fishing Boats HERE
Happy Fishing!
