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Top 5 Tips for Buying Your First Fishing Boat

Top 5 Tips for Buying Your First Fishing Boat

Are you ready to live your wildest sea dreams? Before you run into the nearest boat dealership, you should keep reading. While you might know the ins and outs of fishing, you might not know the ins and outs of fishing boats. Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you because an informed buyer is a smart buyer. Here are our top five tips for buying your first fishing boat!

 

#1 Think about where you’re going to take your fishing boat

This is a tip that not many fishermen take because let’s face it, you’re excited to get in your boat and be free but without thinking about where you’re likely to take your fishing boat could cause a lot more damage on your boat than you might think. What if you want to fish in saltwater but you bought a boat that is strictly for fresh water. The paint job on that boat will deteriorate everytime you go to your saltwater location. So do yourself a favor that will save you thousands of dollars in the future, and think about where you’re going to take your fishing boat. Keep this in the back of your head as you shop because it will give you a direction of where your perfect boat is!

 

#2 Learn more about the models by Blackfin Boats

You should be as serious buying your dream fishing boat as you would be buying your dream car. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with some models that you’d love to see in person. If you have yet to think about Blackfin Boats, you should really think about them now! There are so many models of fishing boats within Blackfin Boats, we are sure you will find what you’re looking for within the brand! You can always visit your local dealership or follow this link to  find your nearest local dealer. You can even visit this year’s FLIBS and see many well crafted fishing boats, who knows what would catch your eye?

 

#3 Consider all costs when purchasing a fishing boat

You should remember that there is more to owning a boat rather than just the boat. Aside from the obvious expenses like gas and insurance, you should keep in mind that you will need to pay registration fees and other costs while owning your boat. You will need safety equipment and a dock to park your boat which will cost money to rent. When you consider all the possible costs that comes along with purchasing your fishing boat, you will be very prepared and nothing will be a surprise later on!

 

#4 Take a safety course

We will always recommend for everyone to take precautions when out in the sea. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you’ve been boating, you may even find yourself having to take a mandatory course based on where you’re boating. Either way, you should consider taking a safety course, it could avoid many accidents which means less money coming out of your pocket for repairs.

 

#5  Don’t forget about a Trailer

We know you’re going to be so excited with your new boat that you’re probably going to forget that you need to move your boat once in a while. No matter what, it’s always a good idea to have a trailer in hand just in case you need to move your boat. If you choose to include your new trailer with your new boat, make sure you inspect it and especially if it’s been sitting for a while.

 

Are You Ready to Drive off in Your New Fishing Boat?

 

Now that you have the top five tips to buying your first fishing boat, are you ready to join the Blackfin family?! We’re excited to have you as a part of our family. You can also customize your very own fishing boat in our Build-a-Boat page to make things for visual for you.

 


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