Summer is here, and the boats are on the water. This is the best time of the year to look at that new investment. A watercraft gives families a chance to take a vacation every weekend without traveling far from home. Here are some of the top reasons you need the vessel of your dreams.

The Advantages of Buying a Boat

1. Fishing

Fishing gives you and a group of friends a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of work and city traffic. You can also grab the family and hit the lake. Reel in a fish, clean it, relax in the sun, or even pull someone on an inner tube. Hit the early morning calm with your friends and family; as the heat drives the fish away, it becomes playtime — that is, until the sun starts to set.

2. Water Sports

Go out to the center of the lake and see how your new vessel handles. Pull a wakeboard, kneeboard, or get some water skiing in. It may look like you’re just sitting or standing behind a boat while it pulls you, but you’ll work muscle groups you didn’t know you had. It’s also a smart way to get the kids out and away from all their electronic devices.

3. Socializing

Sure, you can invite friends and co-workers to your home for a BBQ, feed them, and clean up after they leave. Or, you can grab a handful of close friends and go boating. If one of them has a boat as well, tie up together in the middle of the lake. You can each bring your own food and barbecue on your pontoon or houseboat. Plus, if you float around a populated cove, you can get to know people you normally wouldn’t meet.

If you’re thinking about getting a new boat, come to Lewis Boats in St. Peters, MO. For over 25 years, they’ve been the area’s premier new and pre-owned boat store. Explore their inventory on the website, or call (636) 949-9926 if you have any questions.