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Any tips to get started looking?

2K views 8 replies 8 participants last post by  fiberglass1 
#1 ·
So I made the move south, have a place in SW Fla thru Sept, got settled in, now ready to start boat hunting. Any tips on how to get started? Any good marinas to check out?
 
#2 ·
Look on Yachtworld.com . . . it'll give you lots of ideas of boats in your price and size range, along with marinas in your area. Even if you don't look at or buy one of them, it's a great starting point -- at least when we were looking, it had probably the largest selection.

You can also see what types of boats various brokers tend to list, so it can be a good resource before contacting a broker, too.

Have fun in the selecting!
 
#7 ·
Actually, the first thing to do is determine what kind of boat you're looking for, based on how you realistically will use it. You might also want to investigate slip prices and other associated costs in your area as well.

Once you know what you want (day sailer to world cruiser), then you can decide on which one.
 
#8 ·
While you're checking out marinas and pricing mention to EVERYONE you meet that you're looking for a sailboat. You might be surprised what you turn up through the grapevine.
 
#9 ·
Watch the progress of boats on ebay. Pay attention to the number of bids and the locations as well as the price and you can get a pretty good idea of desireability and what regions are pricey. I've seen some pretty good deals happen there when owners just don't want to be bothered with the boat anymore.
 
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