| The sun is about to rise and the weather is crisp. | | | | Read and understand the warranties fully before |
| You pack your tackle box, grab your pole and buy | | | | making a purchase. A warranty can be your best |
| some worms. You make your way to the fishing | | | | friend. Make sure the dealer you buy the boat from |
| dock dreaming you had the perfect fishing boat so | | | | offers you the proper coverage in case there is any |
| you were landlocked no more. Now that dream can | | | | defect or problem with your boat. You don't want to |
| become reality with these 4 easy tips for finding and | | | | end up having to pay huge amounts to fix your boat |
| purchasing the perfect fishing boat! | | | | because you forgot to check out the warranties! |
| Have a clear understanding of the purpose of the | | | | Make sure the boat has proper certification .The |
| fishing boat. Obviously the boat is going to be used | | | | NMMA, or the National Marine Manufacturer's |
| for fishing, but is it going to be used on oceans or in | | | | Association is an organization that tests boats that |
| lakes? For day time trips or overnight stays? If you | | | | are manufactured by different companies. They only |
| play to stay in your boat overnight, be sure to | | | | certify those boats that pass their rigorous testing. |
| choose a boat with a hull which will allow you to ride | | | | Any boat certified by the NMMA is one that you |
| the waves much better than a boat without one. | | | | would feel safe owning. |
| Make sure to have a clear understanding of your | | | | Also, just like cars, boats must be registered. Be |
| budget. Boats are very expensive items. You should | | | | prepared to register your boat just like your vehicle |
| be well acquainted with your finances before you | | | | (i.e. paying money). On top of that expense, you |
| take on the extra burden of a boat purchase. Boats | | | | must now stock your boat with life jackets, brand |
| with hulls for overnight stays and rough waters are | | | | new fishing gear, food and a cooler so you can get |
| obviously more expensive than small boats for small | | | | fishing! |
| lakes. Know your limitations. | | | | |