What is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Boat?

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It seems natural to ask what the best time of year to buy a boat is. Most people used to buy boats in the spring. Smart buyers look at all the different seasons for opportunities and there are pros and cons to each season. In this video we cover:
1. Buying a boat in the Boat Show Season. 1:26
2. Buying a boat in the Early Spring Season. 2:14
3. Buying a boat in the Main Boating Season. 2:56
4. Buying a boat in the Late Boating Season/Early Fall. 3:32
5. Buying a boat in the Late Fall/Early Winter. 4:37
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@SeanHorsfall 4 жыл бұрын

Have you experienced buying a boat in the off season? Did you experience any drawbacks?

@brittanyainsworth9307 4 жыл бұрын

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@mikestanley4457 3 жыл бұрын

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@mikestanley4457 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the cost?

@britishsouth 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased an outboard going into the Thanksgiving holiday (US). I bought the outboard 10% under MSRP and a 3 year warranty extension.

@SeanHorsfall 3 жыл бұрын

@@britishsouth that’s great!

@christhropp1772 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks.

@SeanHorsfall 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Chris!

@barrybebenek8691 3 жыл бұрын

As a subscriber, I just keep getting more and more great info from you guys! I almost feel I need to one day, make the trek from Toronto to Portland to trade in our bow rider. Fantastic channel. Thank you for this. 🇨🇦👍🏼

@boatinglessons 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice thing for you to say Barry! Glad it is helpful :-)

@ronaldsimmons8346 Жыл бұрын

Rather amazing that people take purchase advice from the guy selling.

@rds990 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one yesterday !! A new Lund.

@rooseveltdumornay4954 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@boatinglessons Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@georgesaraamonette1782 7 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge and insight. Best wishes,

@boatinglessons 6 ай бұрын

Our pleasure and same to you George and Sara!

@daniellebovits3866 3 жыл бұрын

I have been boating since 2006. Bout my first 185ls stingray ant the show for 21500. Had a blast. Sold it in 2018 for 13000. Bought a 2011 208 stingray with 100 hours for 18500. Had an offer this year for 30000. I say if you buy used and right. Boating won’t cost you much more than fuel amd insurance . I had even better experience with my jet skis.

@chileheadcraig 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a used 2018 Boston Whaler 130 a few weeks ago for NADA Book Value, which is a great deal in this market if you ask me!

@Dom-pf8wd 8 ай бұрын

Going to a boat dealer tomorrow for the first time in the looking/talking/buying process.I've never bought a new car from a dealer much less a boat and am fearing the worst ie. getting the stereotypical "salesman" routine/treatment and being taken advantage of.I can only hope they are as genuine and level headed as you seem to be.

@boatinglessons 8 ай бұрын

That is so nice for you to say, thank you!! If you want some more tips before, just shoot me a text at 613-272-2581 and we can connect :)

@danaberman6929 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 Yamaha 195S,, and the wifey wants the 222SD. I reached out to the dealer I bought my boat from and he wanted to give me absolutely no money for the trade. Kinda surprised with only 14 or 15 hours on my boat. Maybe hit up another dealer. The 195S is a great little boat, but as they say, happy wife, happy life.

@boatinglessons 8 ай бұрын

That is unfortunate. That boat should have only depreciated about 15% at retail in one year (max)

@mattgauvin7842 3 жыл бұрын

Years back I built a 300 ft wooden boat with berths for my family and plenty of space for a variety of animals. It was a great time to build a boat because it ended up raining for a few years and everything flooded. Guys with little center consoles didn’t fare well.

@commentymccommenterson4567 8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Underrated comment!

@UBGood 3 жыл бұрын

1.5 playback ✅

@RunningThruLife Жыл бұрын

Unless your in the sunshine state!

@Nick_G7IZR 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a similar one on the best time of year to buy a used boat - either privately or via dealer? Thanks

@clarawilliams2052 2 жыл бұрын

Hi dear do you need help getting a new boat?

@pewterpirate4560 2 жыл бұрын

It's always summer in Florida $$$ 😏

@RM-lk1so Жыл бұрын

Yep. Was there for 8 years. 89-96

@frankgrillo8094 2 жыл бұрын

I buy my boats like i do my vehicles, last day of the month in a snowstorm

@boatinglessons 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, hopefully no snowstorms in boating season! 🤣

@RM-lk1so Жыл бұрын

All this said ..ove read alot of the comments. I bought and read a thos book. How to buy and sell new and used cars. The concept is the same. Know the market. The best way to Buy Anything is from a distressed seller. Have money/cash Cash is King.

@kidiraq8381 4 жыл бұрын

Well that stinks, I already broke #2. They actually told me to sell it myself to get more. Also, price difference right now between a 2020 and a 2019, same boat, same electronics and TM, on their lot I’m looking at statewide, is at least 6k. Varies by 2-4-/+ k nation wide. Last year I waited and they ran out, or the dealer added all kinds of upgrades, useless to me, and the price stayed or exceeded original price. I’ve found timing the purchase of a boat has been a huge struggle!

@boatinglessons 4 жыл бұрын

That is why you should make a good relationship with your local dealer that has the brand you want. Tell them your struggles, and ask for help. If they aren't receptive, look for the highest rated dealer as close to you as possible.

@kidiraq8381 4 жыл бұрын

Len's Cove Lessons in Boating thank you and will do!

@armytruth6860 4 жыл бұрын

I brought my boat in September

@boatinglessons 4 жыл бұрын

That is likely a good move from a pricing standpoint!

@michaelpiller1513 3 жыл бұрын

@@boatinglessons Got mine this November!

@boatinglessons 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelpiller1513 good plan - ready for next year?!

@matthewhatton9471 3 жыл бұрын

Does this apply for new boats

@clarawilliams2052 2 жыл бұрын

Hi dear do you need help getting a boat

@dougn8139 2 жыл бұрын

When will boat prices return to normal?

@RM-lk1so Жыл бұрын

When people with money pay their fair share of Taxes.

@prophetseven728 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for Used Boats?

@boatinglessons 2 жыл бұрын

In general yes. This year (and last) saw all boat values hold pretty firm year round due to the low supply. It may take another year or so to get back to “normal “

@merlynn55 Жыл бұрын

Is this true in Florida

@boatinglessons Жыл бұрын

I am not 100% confident the same thing is true in Florida. The seasons are reversed a bit.

@MrWilliam.Stewart 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe buying in winter and selling in summer will put all 16 of your children through the finest college. Also said 16 children will get to experience the water.