| With hundreds of catamarans in the used market | | | | Points to keep in mind when considering your next |
| today, how are you expected to scope out the right | | | | purchase:o Make quality and seaworthiness a MAJOR |
| one at the best possible price? | | | | consideration. Don't try to get the largest vessel that |
| This month we wanted to highlight a few of the gems | | | | your budget will allow. It's better to take a step down in |
| that have just come onto the market. These selections | | | | size and a step up in quality and seaworthiness.o If |
| are considerably priced, loaded with extras and | | | | size is really that important to you, seriously consider |
| conveniently located. Contact us today to get a | | | | used versus new as a means of staying within your |
| showing setup, or if you don't see anything of interest, | | | | budget.o Look beyond glamorous interiors, luxurious |
| to discuss what other catamarans would best suit | | | | upholstery and racy designs with all the bells and |
| your cruising needs. Let's talk! | | | | whistles as beauty is only skin deep.o Be sure to |
| Finding that perfect boat is a real undertaking for both | | | | calculate the full cost of ownership, including |
| experienced boaters and first-timers alike. If you're | | | | depreciation, interest, insurance, dockage, fuel and |
| looking into buying a catamaran, determine first how | | | | repairs. Be sure to figure maintenance as an annual |
| devoted you are to boating and what type appeals to | | | | percentage over the period of ownership. |
| your ideal cruising lifestyle (and of course your budget!) | | | | |