| Perhaps you are sitting on the bank fishing and | | | | purchase parts or get service when you need it. |
| dreaming about your first fishing boat. Or, maybe you | | | | Boats are certified by the NMMA (National Marine |
| are out fishing in your old, worn out boat and wishing | | | | Manufacturer's Association). They test boats which |
| you had a new boat. | | | | are made by different manufacturers. Check for this |
| Eventually your dreams for a new boat will come true, | | | | certification on the boat you want before you |
| so let's cover some tips for finding and purchasing that | | | | purchase. Their testing procedure is quite rigorous and |
| perfect fishing boat for you. | | | | you can feel safer owning a boat that has been |
| First decide where you are going to be using your new | | | | certified by NMMA. |
| fishing boat; in the lakes or in the oceans. Are you just | | | | Boats must also be registered, just like your |
| going to take short, daytime fishing trips or do you | | | | automobiles. And, of course, there is a registration fee. |
| want to stay overnight on your boat. For overnight | | | | So, consider that when looking at your budget before |
| fishing trips, you may want to choose a boat with a hull | | | | buying a boat. |
| to make riding the waves much easier on you. | | | | Once you have your new boat then you will have the |
| Boats can be expensive to ones budget. So, you might | | | | expense of stocking and maintaining it. You will need to |
| want to check out prices in order to help you decide | | | | purchase and keep on board life jackets, first aid kits, |
| when you will use your new fishing boat. Don't forget | | | | coolers and probably different fishing gear from what |
| the expense of a trailer with which to haul your boat if | | | | you have used by fishing from the bank. |
| you don't have a place to keep it docked all the time | | | | Think about how many times a year you go fishing. It |
| or you don't live on the lake where you fish. | | | | might be more cost effective to rent a fishing boat for |
| Depending on where you plan to fish, there are some | | | | those occasions. |
| nice, durable inflatable boats today that inflate and | | | | But, if you do buy a boat, don't forget one of the fun |
| deflate very easily that make transporting your boat | | | | things of owning a boat and that is to give it a name. |
| much easier and a lot less expensive. And, they are | | | | To get you thinking, here are a few names that are |
| lightweight. They can also be fitted with electric trolling | | | | already taken: Sea Spirit, Don't Even Ask, Seaclusion, |
| motors. | | | | The Dog House, Thunder Wolf, Play N Hooky and |
| A boat warranty can save you down the road. Make | | | | Payne Relief. Have fun, maybe involve the rest of the |
| sure that your boat is covered by a warranty before | | | | family and pick something special for your new fishing |
| you purchase. Also, when you purchase your boat be | | | | boat name and paint it on your boat. |
| sure to ask the dealer where you will be able to | | | | |