UNRAVELLING BOAT BUYING
“First and foremost, is the need to plan your budget, but there’s also the choices with construction materials, styles and optimal layout and added options.”
Purchasing a boat, either new or used, is a big deal and making the right choice can be daunting due to the vast number of options available, and for the first-time boat owner, it can be mind-boggling. With this in Therefore, Fisho has put together the following overview to help bring clarity to the choice.
When it comes to choosing a boat to buy, there are key considerations that should be thought about right off the bat as they will lead you towards the best boat for your personal needs. First and foremost, is the need to plan your budget, but there’s also the choices with construction materials, styles and optimal layout and added options.
Fishing boats come in a range of prices, from the super sexy jaw-dropping fibreglass and custom plate models that cost $150K or more, to the humble 2nd hand open tinny worth < $5K. What you end up spending is up to you, but it should be determined by what you can afford and how you intend to use the boat. Game fishermen spend long days wide of the coast and
