* How many people do you plan to have on your new boat?
* What lake(s) do you plan to boat at?
This is very important for motor size selection:
Some lakes have horsepower restrictions.
* Do you have a vehicle that can haul your new boat?
* Will your storage area be adequate for the size of boat you want?
* What do you plan to do with your new boat?
Most boats are designed for specific reasons fishing, skiing,
or just entertaining family and friends.
* What type of hull material do prefer for your boat?
Aluminum Hull - Lightweight, more forgiving on hard bottom
surfaces
Fiberglass Hull - More eye appealing and durable for saltwater
applications. Better hull design for skiing
* What type of hull style do you prefer?
Modified V - Designed to draft better in shallower water
Deep V - Designed to perform well in rough water
Riveted - Provides more flex in the hull
Welded - More rigid and eye appealing
* Do you plan to swim off of you new boat?
* Do have the need for a changing area or porta potty?
* Do you need a setup to run at 2 different lakes?
Some boats are designed to have 2 motors installed
one for unlimited horsepower lakes and one to run
on lakes with horsepower restrictions.
* What type of motor do you prefer?
Outboard - Initial purchase price higher but more
cost effective to maintain and repair
I/O - Initail purchase price lower but less cost effective
to maintain and repair. Better fuel efficiancy
* Do you prefer a boat with a windshield or without?
Some people like the windshield to protect against
wind, rain, and other weather elements.
Some people would rather not have a windshield to
more space on the boat.
Questions to ask yourself before you look for a new boat !
