Boat BuyingBuying your first boat can be daunting. We guide you through the process... after all, it’s shopping for fun!1 Initial decisionsClass associations can provide opportunities to get afloat in their boats for a trial sail 2 How much to budgetMost boat owners underestimate the total costs involved, some by a considerable margin 3 Finance and surveysA trial sail will tell you whether the running rigging and deck gear works well 4 Shared ownershipAnyone who goes down this route should make certain they do so on a formal basis 5 Legal mattersFirstly, does the person selling the vessel actually own it completely? 6 Insurance and modificationsDon't be tempted to make changes to the boat straight away |