Anyone thinking about buying a new boat should act now. If you believe Karsten Stahlhut, Managing Director of the Federal Association of the Water Sports Industry, we are currently living in a buyer's market. We asked him why for our interview in the new issue of BOOTE. In other words, prices are "negotiable" again for the first time in a long time. Things were very different some time ago. During or shortly after the coronavirus crisis, potential new boat buyers had to take what they were offered. Waiting times of up to two years were the order of the day and the interplay of supply and demand resulted in double-digit price increases for almost all models. The impact on the used boat market was corresponding.
Anyone thinking about buying a new boat should act now."
If you are more interested in new accessories than boats, you will find several topics in the new issue. Our colleagues from the technology editorial team were out and about for you at METS, the world's largest equipment trade fair, which takes place every autumn in Amsterdam. Of course, we show you the results of their research in the new issue. And navigation expert Sven Rutter explains what you need to consider when purchasing a new radar system. We also show a selection of current radar equipment and explain the differences between traditional technology and the latest generation.
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