Let me tell you a quick story.

A buddy of mine bought what looked like the perfect center console from a guy off Facebook Marketplace. Clean photos. Low hours. “Garage kept.” The whole nine yards.

The price was right. The seller seemed cool. The boat looked sharp.

So, my friend Venmo’d the deposit, showed up with a trailer and a smile... and within 30 minutes of owning it, he found out the trim didn’t work, the bilge pump was toast, and the “recently serviced” outboard hadn’t had an oil change since probably the Obama administration.

Ugh.

He learned the hard way: you don’t know what you don’t know when you’re buying a used boat.

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If you’re thinking about buying a used boat, you need to know what to look for before you sign the check or send the deposit.

That’s where "How to Buy a Used Boat Without Getting Burned" comes in.

This isn’t a dry, boring manual. It’s packed with real-world advice, stories, tips, and checklists to help you make a smart decision—and avoid the kind of regret that turns dream boats into nightmares.

🧭 Here's just a taste of what’s inside:

✔️ The 10 biggest red flags when buying a used boat (and how to spot them fast)
​✔️ A no-BS checklist for inspecting a boat like a pro—even if it’s your first time
​✔️ What to ask the seller (and how to spot a sketchy answer)​
​✔️ Why marine surveys are worth their weight in gold—and how to hire the right one
✔️ How to decode engine hours, service records, and more

And that’s just scratching the surface.

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Quick tip: Ask for cold starts. One thing most people miss when buying used? They show up and the seller already has the boat running. Looks good, sounds good, right? Wrong. You want to see how the engine starts from cold—not when it’s been warmed up. That’s when the real problems reveal themselves. Hard starts, rough idling, oil smoke… all signs something might be off. This is just one of the dozens of tips you’ll find in the guide. ​

📝 You’ll also get printable checklists to take with you

No more showing up to a boat viewing and forgetting what to look for.

This guide includes easy-to-use checklists that walk you through inspecting the boat, asking the right questions, and avoiding common traps. Take them with you on your phone or print them out.

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🎣 Whether you’re buying your first boat or your fifth…

There’s always more to learn. The used boat market is full of gems—and full of junk. Knowing the difference is the key to saving yourself time, money, and a lot of frustration.

Don’t roll the dice on your next boat.

Get your copy of "How to Buy a Used Boat Without Getting Burned" and shop with confidence.

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Oh, and one more tip before you go…

If the seller won’t let you water test the boat or says something like “you can’t drive it until you buy it”—walk away.

There’s always another boat. Trust me.

And there are lots more tips like that in the guide.

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Let’s make your boat-buying journey a great one.

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