Boat Buying Guide

Buying a boat is exciting...but it can also be overwhelming. There are so many options, where do you even start?

Here at Boat Masters Marine, we strive to make your life easier. We created the following boat buying guide to aid in your search. For more buying tips or to shop for boats for sale, visit our dealership in Akron, Ohio. We also proudly serve those in Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio.

What Boat Size Best Suits Your Lifestyle?

The right boat size is influenced by many different factors.

First, how many people will be coming on board? There needs to be enough seating to fit everyone.

Second, how much cargo will you be bringing? If you want to tow kids in an inner tube, for example, there needs to be enough space to store the inner tube before it gets placed in the water.

Third, what are you comfortable handling? Those new to boating may not be ready for handling a giant vessel.

Fourth, will you be exploring rough waters? Bigger boats have better stability, which is better for navigating choppy waters.

What Hull Shape Best Suits Your Lifestyle?

There are two main types of boat hulls.

First, there are V-shaped hulls. These boats can cut through waves while maintaining impressive stability.

Then, there are wide and flat hulls. These boats can glide over obstacles without getting damaged and can access more shallow waterways.

What Features Do You Want the Boat to Have?

Boats can come with a wide range of features. Some perks can be purchased as aftermarket accessories, but it's usually cheaper (and definitely easier) to buy a boat with the desired features already included.

Those who enjoy fishing will want to consider:
A livewell that keeps fish fresh.
A rod hole that keeps fishing poles secure.
A rod locker that safely stores fishing poles.

Those that want to tow watersports enthusiasts will want to consider:
Boats that can hit higher speeds.
Models that create bigger wakes.

Those that want to host friends will want to consider:
Surface space for storing drinks and food.
Comfortable seating for lounging.
A quality stereo system for playing music.

What's Your Budget?

When you set a price limit, you can easily eliminate boats outside of that price point from your search. That way, you won't be tempted to overspend on a model that you fell in love with...before seeing the price tag.

You also won't unnecessarily pass on features or specifications that fit within your price range. Budgets help you get the highest quality boat that you can reasonably afford.

Ready to shop for boats for sale? Boat Masters Marine carries a range of options. See the models online or at our dealership in Akron, Ohio. We also proudly serve those in Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio.