Boat Buying Frequently Asked Questions

If you are thinking about someday getting into boating or possibly been out of the boat purchasing market for a while, you might have some of the boat buying commonly asked questions for new or used boats. We have complied the the top 7 questions asked of our boating team and the answers to them. At least 80% of the time one or more of these questions are asked. In this video we answer:

0:00 Intro
1:41 What is the boat sales process like?
3:33 What is a refundable deposit on a boat and why do I need to provide one?
4:22 What is a boat lake test and do I need one?
5:28 What is a compression test and do I need one?
6:20 What are boat engine hours and do I need to know them?
7:25 What is the boat ownership and boat licensing process?
8:20 What is the warranty on a boat like?
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More about engine hours - check out the video and blog here:

More about a lake test - check out the video and blog here:

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[boatinglessons]

Have you had different experiences when buying a boat? Did your marina do something that you really appreciated or disliked?

[MrWilliam.Stewart]

The most common question I get asked is "does boat really stand for Bring Out Another Thousand"

It always makes me grin, it's a great question though, also a good ice breaker and good for some smiles and laughs.

Then I explain to the lovely folks that a boat is so much more than that an go on to explain that's not what boat actually stands for, they then often ask what to expect when owning a boat.

As an honest fellow I have to tell them the truth,

Bend
Over
And
Take it


😯

[BikeBoatandTravel]

I am starting the process of "returning" to the boating world. Nice to see a Canadian resource like your channel. Thanks.... and am keeping an eye on your inventory.

[jostafew]

I'm happy to see Canadian representation in the YouTube boating world!

[mariterbrueggen]

Excellent info. All of Lens Coves videos are great ❤

[mrrusty]

I can't find your video that shows the 2 best Boat Black Book that one can use for determining fair value of the boat. Please advise.

[amirgonefishin]

Thank you so much for this fantastic video, Sean! Very helpful.

[SM-nccq]

I have a question so i was looking at this boat a nice 24 foot 350cu sterndrive its an older boat 1975 with a inboard engine do you think it would be a good boat its selling at $1700

[TheJustonemore]

I found a boat 3 years old but new never used, what should I be looking at and what should I ask?