Before buying a boat, you should first sit for an exam. The passing mark is the boat of your dreams. But to pass the exam, you must first be honest with yourself and ask the following questions.

• Is this your first boat or are you upgrading your craft?

• Are you a novice or an experienced sailor?

• Are you buying the boat to enjoy it with your family, or will you also be inviting friends?

• Do you plan on using your boat frequently or only seasonally?

• How will you use your boat? Will you be fishing, taking day, weekend or weeklong trips or practising some form of watersports?

• Do you enjoy sailing or are you more into motorboats?

• How much can you afford to spend? Don’t forget that buying a boat is just the first step – you also need a budget for insurance, maintenance, registration, berthing, fuel and courses.

• Do you enjoy taking a boat to the limit or do you picture yourself cruising leisurely to your destination?

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