What are Your Boating Needs

Before you make a decision to buy a boat, you need to answer a few questions. What waters do you want to fish most often - rivers, lakes, potholes? How many people will you carry? Beyond angling, what other activities will you use your boat for - skiing, tubing, overnight camping or daytime pleasure-boating?

What size and style of boat to you have storage facilities for? Do you have the vehicle necessary to transport a boat? How much can you afford to spend? Overbuying, when compared to your needs, budget and space, is a common mistake of many first-time boat buyers; you’re always better to upgrade down the road than be saddled with a boat that’s more than you need or can truly afford.