Buying a Motorboat: New or Second-hand

Buying a Motorboat: New or Second-hand

by Barry Pickthall (Author)

Synopsis

Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices. Whether buying a new or secondhand boat, would-be owners will gain expert advice on topics including: - the type of boat best suited to their needs - where to find it (brokers, etc) - what to look out for - how to assess it (especially important for secondhand boats) - questions to ask - setting a realistic budget - finding a mooring - insurance - documentation required Lively, modern and attractive, and illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this guide is packed with checklists and insights from real owners who share their experiences. Armed with this book, would-be boat owners are far more likely to end up with the right boat for them!

$36.32

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 19 Jan 2012

ISBN 10: 140815417X
ISBN 13: 9781408154175
Book Overview: With expert advice on everything you need to know before parting with your money, this book will be a boon to all boatowners and would-be boatowners looking for a new or second-hand motorboat.

Media Reviews
these comprehensive guides will equip you with a wealth of valuable, sensible advice... Lively, modern and attractive * Anglersnet.co.uk *
This GBP15 book could save you a lot of money and future problems; it is well worth the cost. * RNSA *
Author Bio
Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 18 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing and Going Foreign, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.