To help you narrow down your search, ask yourself

how you plan to use the boat. Fishing, cruising,

water skiing, watersports, racing, or a bit of

everything is what you should be wondering. There

is a boat out there for you, all you have to do is

find it.

Finding the right size

Finding the right size of boat depends on how many

people you'll have boating with you and where you

plan to go. All new boats have an "NMMA capacity

plate" that wil you how many people you can safely

have on the boat at a time. If you plan to use

a trailer, you shouldn't get a boat bigger than

26 feet in length.

Power needs

Those who plan to water ski will need more power

while those planning to fish will need less. The

boaters of today will also be able to choose from

new engines that are more efficient in fuel and

very friendly to the environment as well.

Boat costs

There are boats for every type of budgets. Many

new boat owners are very surprised to find that they

can get their dream boat for much less than they

ever expected. You can get new or used boats at

a reputable dealership with financing, taking

advantage of low monthly payments.

Boating can be a lot of fun, as you long as you

don't go overboard when you first begin. There is

a lot to know about boats, costs, and types, which

is something you'll learn over the years. Always

have fun - and you'll enjoy boating for many, many