Benefits of buying a boat at a boat show

Why purchasing a boat from a boat show may be a good idea

Florida is the one of the most well-known locations for boat shows, and for practical purposes. The Gulf and the Coast as well as the many freshwater locations inland provide vendors, dealerships, and boat sellers a diverse target market in which to sell. For the boat buyer, you may wonder if the purchase of a boat from a boat show is beneficial. There are many pros and cons to purchasing from a boat show, and the final answer to the question “is it worth it” depends upon what is important to you. That being stated, there are several benefits that go beyond the dollar value. Here are a few benefits to buying a boat at a boat show.

Better features on ready to sell boats

There is a bit of false security in the way in which many people seek boats. The cheaper is better mentality tends to drive purchasers to avoid looking for features which will benefit and enhance the enjoyment and usability of the vessel and tends to drive the purchaser to settle for things which are below what they really want and need.

Boat show boats for sale tend to have the maximum features and packages already installed. This gives you an all around better vessel from the start. Consider. If you purchase the cheaper option and find that it does not have the angler package and features needed for you to use the boat as a charter, you will have to spend extra capital to bring the boat up to par. However, if you go to a boat show knowing that you want a Center Console Fishing boat to use for offshore excursions, you are more prone to find a seller who has features and packaging that meets your needs.

Peace of mind for down the Road

While purchasing a pre-owned vessel is beneficial in terms of the value for the dollar, sometimes you will find, especially in older models, that there is no manufacturer’s warranty present. Purchasing new from a boat show typically provides the boat purchaser with a warranty. This could be in the form of a stern to bow warranty and/or a motor warranty. Check to see if such warranties are transferable, especially if you wish to resell the vessel later.

Comparing the benefit of the warranty to that of the initial price of purchase may lead some to believe that it is more cost efficient to purchase pre-owned and then to upgrade packages later. And while this will work for some vessels, one may find that it is a greater benefit, and less strenuous on the wallet and mind, to get what you want from the start. Firstly, by purchasing the packages from the manufacturer at the boat show you get the peace of mind that if something is amiss that it will be corrected. Secondly, if you are unsure as to the functionality of a feature, the dealer can show you its use. Thirdly, as post-market additions take time and money, you decrease the time that you are not on the water by purchasing new from the boat show a vessel equipped with the features and upgrades you desire.

Know Exactly what you are purchasing

Building upon the benefit of the packaging and the features, is the benefit of knowing exactly what you are purchasing. The boat which you look, walk on and (depending on the show) test drive, is the boat which you will purchase. And while you may have the option of purchasing a boat from the dealership for pick-up later, most of the boats which are offered at the show, unless they are promotional sneak peaks, are for sale. It takes the guess work out of the buying process.

A major consideration

One of the major considerations to purchasing from a boat show is the cost of the vessel. Where you will get the packaging and the features on the boat from the start, the downside is that you will pay more for the boat. Those who wish to purchase a vessel but do not have the capital to allot to a new vessel may wish to seek out a pre-owned boat from a reputable online source.

Vessel Vendor offers several pre-owned boats and yachts, many of which are only one owner. Depending on the boat you seek, you may find a transferable warranty or a stern to bow warranty available for the boat of your choosing. Not sure what boat you need? Not a problem. Our site has many pages to assist you in finding your dream boat. Pages such as the boat review, manufacturer review, and the boat specification pages are a great place to start.

Are you looking to sell a boat? Vessel Vendor has an intuitive platform with competitive ad packages, allowing sellers to quickly list their vessels for sale.

Should you have any inquires about boat shows, purchasing or listing a boat with Vessel Vendor, or if you wish to know more about Vessel Vendor, please fill out the appropriate online form. We look forward to hearing from you soon.