plunk
Member
Hi all,
New here, so forgive my naievity. I'm very seriously considering buying a brand new boat, for use around Victoria and Barkley sound. I'd like to fish, explore, take the family out. I'll stick to fair weather for now, sticking inshore and among the islands and inlets. Like I said I'm new...so I'll be learning a lot about boating, and boat ownership. I'm pretty committed to it one way or another. I've been scouring all the regular spots for used boats...and they seem expensive and I really don't want a project or anyone else's problems. This has lead me to consider buying new. Which is REALLY expensive. I'm looking at a Kingfisher Falcon 18, in top spot. Faves on the forum in the same size seem to be SS and Weldcraft...but I think I have to draw the dollar line somewhere. I also looked at Katanacraft 18 (storm...I think)....opinion of Katanacraft seems low in the forum.
What I want to know is any tips on purchasing through a dealership? Is negotiating price a thing that should be done? I can afford it but SHOULD I afford it?
Got the quote today and its a good $10k over what I was feeling comfortable with (went for the better kicker...the downriggers...the better seats and on and on). Any advice for a keen noobie is appreciated.
Cheers
New here, so forgive my naievity. I'm very seriously considering buying a brand new boat, for use around Victoria and Barkley sound. I'd like to fish, explore, take the family out. I'll stick to fair weather for now, sticking inshore and among the islands and inlets. Like I said I'm new...so I'll be learning a lot about boating, and boat ownership. I'm pretty committed to it one way or another. I've been scouring all the regular spots for used boats...and they seem expensive and I really don't want a project or anyone else's problems. This has lead me to consider buying new. Which is REALLY expensive. I'm looking at a Kingfisher Falcon 18, in top spot. Faves on the forum in the same size seem to be SS and Weldcraft...but I think I have to draw the dollar line somewhere. I also looked at Katanacraft 18 (storm...I think)....opinion of Katanacraft seems low in the forum.
What I want to know is any tips on purchasing through a dealership? Is negotiating price a thing that should be done? I can afford it but SHOULD I afford it?
Got the quote today and its a good $10k over what I was feeling comfortable with (went for the better kicker...the downriggers...the better seats and on and on). Any advice for a keen noobie is appreciated.
Cheers