What should the boat be able to do?
▸ How many people would like to join you?
▸ Do I want to spend the night on board, or do I just want to go for a swim?
▸ Where is the cruising area?
▸ Do I want to travel to different areas?
▸ Does the boat need to be easy to trailer?
If the choice falls on a trailerable boat, special attention must be paid to the Weight pay attention. This means that if the boat and trailer together are heavier than 2 tonnes, nothing works without a strong tractor (off-road vehicle, small truck). In the case of excess width (more than 2.55 m), a Special authorisation. Open sports boats, which are ideal for excursions, water skiing, swimming and fishing trips on inland waterways and near the coast, certainly don't need one.
Even if they "Daycruiser", two people can sit on their "roofed colleagues". stay overnightwhereby the Comfort however, is rather modest. You can find it on small cabin cruisers with a mini-pantry and toilet. However, this type of boat does not usually offer headroom, which is usually only available from a boat length of 7 metres.
From 7 metres in length at the latest, in addition to the sporty gliders also a large selection of Displacement and Semi-gliders. Those who mainly rely on Canals and lakes will be travelling is better served by a comfortable displacer. Why? Because gliders are usually not nearly as comfortable at slow speeds. Stable price drive, like displacers. On Rivers the situation is different. Due to the strong Flow have displacement engines with small motors and low rumble speeds Problems to get there. Half-gliders and gliders have a much easier time of it. At sea all three types of boat can be found, although semi-gliders and gliders have the advantage of being able to avoid bad weather more quickly. However, once it gets really rough, gliding is quickly a thing of the past.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ A used boat is cheaper than a new boat. Accordingly, it may be one size larger.
+ There are no delivery times, the new owner usually takes over the boat immediately after receipt of payment.
+ The boats are often already well equipped and the coveted berth may also be part of the used boat.
- You can have a new boat fitted out and equipped to your own specifications from the outset, at least in part.
- Defects on new boats must be rectified by the dealer. When buying a second-hand boat from a private individual, the entire risk lies with the buyer.
- For some owners, the feeling of being the first to go on a trip with their new boat is very important.
Search and find
The easiest way to find a boat: You read the Classified adverts in our BOOTE magazine. There are
large and small boats are offered. This also applies to our competitors. Pure Advertising journalsavailable at every well-stocked Kiosk still exist, but they are becoming fewer (migrating to the Internet). In your daily newspaper or Weeklies can usually be found in the flea market or Classifieds market sometimes also boats.
Who Boat dealer in your neighbourhood can find out about the more or less extensive range on offer. The boats on display there often do not belong to the dealer, but are sold on behalf of the dealer. Visiting marinas can also lead to success, as there are sometimes "Sale" signs behind the boat windows, or there is a notice board.
Real professionals when it comes to used boats are Yacht broker. Anyone looking for a boat can get free service there.
You can also find not only new boats at boat shows, but also used ones. Many dealers and brokers put up their notice boards with lots of offers on them.
Pure Used boat shows are real rarities in Germany. One of the largest trade fairs that also offers used boats (an extra hall) is the Boat & Fun in Berlin. Other smaller "used boat markets" are organised by dealers. These organise the increasingly popular in-house exhibitions in spring and autumn, where new and used boats can be viewed and, of course, purchased. You can find trade fair dates for the whole year here.
Correct Bargain are occasionally at the Internet auction house eBay to make. There you can buy your dream boat from dealers and private sellers at the click of a mouse, but you should bear in mind that placing a bid is binding. It is therefore best to clarify any questions in advance by e-mail, telephone or by viewing the boat. If you only bid shortly before the auction ends, you can avoid the price soaring to unwanted heights in advance.
Increasingly important for buyers and sellers is the Internet. So you will also find under the heading "Market", menu item "Search boat", to make a selection.
Further Boat exchanges can be found on the Internet at
www.best-boats24.net
www.boats.com
www.boat24.com
www.boot24.com
www.boote-zu-verkaufen.de
www.bootsmeile.de
www.bootentekoop.nl
www.gebrauchtboote.de
www.scanboat.com
www.yachtfocus.com
The complete used boat journal with the topics: Viewing, test drives, corrosion, wooden boats, plastic boats, engines, drives, steering systems, electrics, sea valves, tank and gas systems, useful accessories, steering tips, buying a boat abroad, Checklists and a used boat purchase contract can be found in the current March issue of BOOTE, which is available from newsagents from 24 February.
