New to Boating? 3 Boat Ownership Pitfalls to Avoid
Boat ownership can be the best of days – and the worst of days. Before taking the plunge into boat ownership and buying a beautiful Nautique, MasterCraft, Tige, Malibu, or other incredible boat – make sure you do your research and know what you are getting yourself into. Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas has helped many new boat owners over the years and here are 3 common boat ownership pitfalls to avoid:
Underestimating the Cost
The upfront cost matters – but it’s also important to remember the ongoing costs of boat ownership and having a plan to pay them. Insurance, storage and slip fees, maintenance, repairs, and fuel are all costs you’ll want to keep in mind and in your budget.
Neglecting to Winterize Your Boat
Winterizing your boat is part of your annual routine maintenance and should not be ignored! Winterization includes things such as removing batteries, running antifreeze through the system, adding fuel stabilizer, flushing the cooling system, etc. This isn’t difficult to do yourself, but when in doubt, bring it in to our Buxton Marine Service Department and our team of the best boat technicians would be happy to take care of this for you.
Buying the Wrong Horsepower
It’s important to keep in mind your needs when choosing the right boat for you. Will you be towing riders all day, enjoying wakeboarding, tubing, and wakesurfing? Or will you be joyriding and fishing all day? Understanding your needs will help you know how much horsepower to buy. If you aren’t going to be doing any watersports, then skip the higher horsepower engine and save the money for some sweet accessories.
These are just a few of the common boat ownership pitfalls we’ve seen buyers make and we hope you avoid them! If you’re in the market for a new or preowned boat to take out on the lake, come see us at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas – the #1 boat dealer in North Texas!