Overview

Get the Right Boat at the Right Price. If saving several thousand dollars on the cost of a new or used small powerboat sounds good, you've definitely got the right book. This unique guide is the equivalent of a friend in the boat business. Consumer champion J.P. Lamy, a boat industry iconoclast, gives you tested advice on how to Save $2,000 to $3,000 on the cost of a new $19,995 boat; inspect and appraise new and used boats; understand the psychology of the private sale to save thousands on a used boat; choose the ideal make and model for you; shop effectively in person, over the phone, and on the Internet; reduce financing costs; and recognize and counter professional sales tactics. ""Insider's Guide to Buying a Powerboat"" contains everything you need to know to buy a small powerboat (32 feet and under) at a terrific savings.

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Author:   Robert Lamy
Publisher:   International Marine Publishing Co
Imprint:   International Marine Publishing Co
Dimensions:   Width: 11.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 20.10cm
Weight:   0.195kg
ISBN:  

9780071351508

ISBN 10:   0071351507
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   16 November 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Preface: Why Go Boating?Part 1. First Things1. Buying New or Used2. Boatbuilding 101: What You Don't See3. Boat Types and Their Primary Uses4. What Are Your Boat Needs? A QuestionnairePart 2. Buying a Used Boat5. Shopping by Phone: Individual Ads6. Shopping by Phone: Dealerships7. Pricing8. The Internet9. Shopping in Person10. The Boatowner11. The Salesperson12. Used-Boat Inspection: Checklist13. The Negotiation Process14. The Final Inspection15. The Purchase16. Maintenance TipsPart 3. Buying a New Boat17. Shopping by Phone18. Pricing19. Shopping in Person20. The Salesperson: Training, Terms, and Tactics21. The Dealership22. Shopping Boat Shows23. New Boat Inspection: Checklist24. The Negotiation Process25. Warranties26. The Buyer's Order27. The Final Inspection28. The Purchase29. Maintenance Tips Appendix 1. Financing 101Appendix 2. Author's PicksAppendix 3. State Boating AuthoritiesAppendix 4. Coast Guard - Required Safety GearIndex

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