Record,
I am a newbie boat owner. Moved into a home with a deeded boat slip and took the plunge. I had very little experience with boats. After about two months of researching we purchased a 1998 Four Winns 21 foot deck boat with the same Volvo engine in the Larson. We have been pleased with the Boat we primarily use it for spinning around the lake, pulling the kids in tubes and a little water skiing. The biggest drawback to our model boat was that windshield only covers the captains chair and does not block wind for the other passengers.
The best benefit of the boat has been the quality time I get with the kids. Its isolated one on one time, w/o all of lifes distractions. For that the boat is priceless.
The boat we purchased had extensive service records and was traded in on a new boat last fall. The boat dealer had the boat on its lot for a year, I offered a low ball price that he countered with, I stuck with my price and gave the sales rep my name and number. Two weeks later they agreed on my initial offer.
In summary, do research, I went to the Charlotte boat show and it was time well spent. We saw more boats in 5 hours then we thought possible. From the boat show you can determine the options you are interested in an help prevent having any buyers remorse.
Good Luck,
RF
I am a newbie boat owner. Moved into a home with a deeded boat slip and took the plunge. I had very little experience with boats. After about two months of researching we purchased a 1998 Four Winns 21 foot deck boat with the same Volvo engine in the Larson. We have been pleased with the Boat we primarily use it for spinning around the lake, pulling the kids in tubes and a little water skiing. The biggest drawback to our model boat was that windshield only covers the captains chair and does not block wind for the other passengers.
The best benefit of the boat has been the quality time I get with the kids. Its isolated one on one time, w/o all of lifes distractions. For that the boat is priceless.
The boat we purchased had extensive service records and was traded in on a new boat last fall. The boat dealer had the boat on its lot for a year, I offered a low ball price that he countered with, I stuck with my price and gave the sales rep my name and number. Two weeks later they agreed on my initial offer.
In summary, do research, I went to the Charlotte boat show and it was time well spent. We saw more boats in 5 hours then we thought possible. From the boat show you can determine the options you are interested in an help prevent having any buyers remorse.
Good Luck,
RF