Boat Buying

Buying your first boat can be daunting. We guide you through the process... after all, it’s shopping for fun!

Class associations can provide opportunities to get afloat in their boats for a trial sail

Most boat owners underestimate the total costs involved, some by a considerable margin

A trial sail will tell you whether the running rigging and deck gear works well

Anyone who goes down this route should make certain they do so on a formal basis

Firstly, does the person selling the vessel actually own it completely?

Don't be tempted to make changes to the boat straight away