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A boat is a luxury, but that doesn’t mean that it has to show on the price tag. Instead of opting for a costly, brand-new vessel, many prospective boat owners enjoy the countless benefits of purchasing a pre-owned boat. From financial savings and accessibility to functionality and efficiency, buying a used boat is a smart and safe way to make your dream of sailing the water waves a reality.

3 Benefits of Buying a Used Boat

1. Savings

Like cars, boats depreciate within the first few years of their ownership. Generally, you can purchase a five-year-old boat for half the price it was originally sold. With these substantial savings, you can then choose to buy a much larger, valuable vessel. Buying a pre-owned boat can also get you cheaper insurance rates.

2. Immediate Availability

pre-owned boatUsed boats have the advantage of being immediately available. Not only can you physically see the vessel for sale and take it out for a test drive before purchasing, but secondhand boats are also ready to be brought home shortly after the paperwork is signed. In contrast, buyers of new boats have to wait for the construction, shipment, and delivery of their vessel if they’re not buying straight from a dealer.

3. Tried & True Technologies

A pre-owned boat comes with the assurance that its machinery has been properly tested by the course of time. That being said, restorations will eventually be required. When the need for repair arises, you can rest assure that most dealers cover pre-owned purchases with warranties.

 

Family-owned and -operated, Petzold's Marine Center is committed to supplying Portland, CT, with beautiful bowriders, elegant yachts, reliable fishing boats, and dependable storage. Since 1945, their certified marine mechanics have provided skilled boat repair services on new and used boats with efficiency, experience, and expertise. Call (860) 342-1196 and visit them online to peruse their impressive portfolio of premium, pre-owned boats.

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