When do boats go on sale

He said his wife called a long list of marinas, finding most slips were taken, but finally managed to snag one on Percy Priest Lake. He's had the boat out a couple of times, but still isn't totally comfortable being a skipper. Maybe the engine won't crank or something will have broken. Nothing has, but he still frets. So far, it mostly been smooth sailing, but not enough to be convinced the seafaring life is for him. Between the boat slip hassles and having to buy the truck, "I absolutely regret purchasing it," he said, recognizing he'd feel just as bad if he hadn't.

He considered his boat to be a bargain and said it would become his floating home when he retires in a few years, a ticket to adventure. Facebook Twitter Email. Show Caption. In many corners of the nation this timeframe overlaps with boat show season, which again can argue for buying at a show.

The potential downside to shopping for incentives is that you may have to be satisfied with what a dealer has in stock, as opposed to having the flexibility to order a model outfitted exactly as you want.

When all is said and done, we buy boats because we love boats. Sure, the price does matter and everyone wants to get a good deal. Skip to content. When is the Best Time to Buy a Boat? When is the best time to buy a boat?

When demand begins to decline, dealers often provide incentives for buyers in the form of discounts and deep cuts in pricing. For both new and used models, you can often find some of the best prices by searching for a boat during the fall.

In addition to the superior pricing, if you buy a boat in the fall you can use the entire off-season to install equipment and accessories. You can also ensure that there is plenty of time to get the boat ready before the start of next boating season. The winter might seem like an odd time to buy a boat, but many people feel that this is the absolute best time.

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