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Advice on buying used boat
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10/13/16 08:15 PM
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casey
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I am entertaining the idea of looking into buying a new (used) boat. Been fishing out of the same tracker , bought new, for about 16 years and finally think it is time to upgrade to something a bit bigger. Problem is, i really dont know much about what to look or look out for when shopping used boats.
Any and all advice is welcome from shopping for loans/financing tips to what specific things to check out on the boat itself to avoid buying a lemon. In my mind I have an idea of the size boat I want, but not really on the cost since I really dont know what sort of payments I would be into without knowing what interest rates are running.
thanks
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Re: Advice on buying used boat
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10/18/16 01:20 PM
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As far as the picking of the boat, I will stay out of that. If you need a hand with financing questions or direction, let me know. Let me know how we can help. Thank you, Ken
RecLending Office (517) 543-6921 Email: Info@Reclending.com Todd's Cell: 517-294-0459
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Re: Advice on buying used boat
[Re: casey]
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10/23/16 02:19 PM
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mperl
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Casey, what size and style boat are you wanting? You have thrown out a lot of good questions there. Ken can tell you what % you need to put down, and payments for various purchase prices, based on your credit score. Now is a great time of the year to buy(better prices) and bad time to sell. Hah.
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Re: Advice on buying used boat
[Re: casey]
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10/25/16 05:06 PM
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casey
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Definitely bass boat in the 18-19 foot range most likely.
Outside of financing, i am really most interested in what are the key things to check out on a used boat to ensure it is in top shape (for its age). Like anything, last thing I would want is to buy a boat and get it out and have it break down or something.
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Re: Advice on buying used boat
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10/31/16 02:54 PM
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mperl
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Boats break down, Casey, new and used, even if you have is checked out before you buy it. That, is part of boating.
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