Why Wait? Advantages to Buying a Boat NOW
For most Southwest Floridians looking to purchase a boat, the wait to get on the water has been prolonged by an ailing economy. More affordable options and new advantages to buying a boat, however, are bringing the wait to an end.
"Customers who have been holding off since 2009 or earlier are no longer waiting," says John Dean, sales consultant at Marine Max of Naples. "Instead, they've scaled back the size of the boat they originally had in mind and are buying a smaller or pre-owned boat or they're taking advantage of low interest rates and additional incentives to purchase the boat they've always wanted."
Dealers like Marine Max have responded to this uptick in demand by offering new brand lines such as Boston Whaler and Mako Boats to make sure they can fulfill a wider range of boaters' needs and desires. "Boats are purpose build," says Dean. "What matters is getting the right boat for how you see yourself using it, whether it's big, small, new or pre-owned."
Some advantages to buying a boat now instead of later include...
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Historically low interest rates, which apply to boat financing, too.
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More relaxed lending restrictions and parameters.
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Higher trade-in allowances due to increased demand for pre-owned boats.
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Extended-year service intervals at select dealers.
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Better value. Now more than ever you can enjoy more boat for less money.