Avoid a doer-upper boat.

Houseboat buying guide. TIP 1 have a look at How to Buy a Houseboat ebook. Find the details about other considerations that come into play when choosing the right boat in our Boat Buyers Guide. Sometimes they deduct the age of the boat from the term of the mortgage.

It is imperative that you find a mooring before buying a boat or ensure the craft you are purchasing comes with the transfer of the mooring it is currently on. There are many books on the subject of buying a boat obtainable at your local library or book store. A short list of DOs DONTs to help you find the perfect houseboat.

Find all of the new boat reviews boat pictures and boat videos. Try before you buy at Essex Boatyards to mention but a few. Its always a good idea to buy new when you can.

This years edition of Boating s Boat Buyers Guide features as diverse a fleet of boats as ever. At the higher end of the spectrum a two-story houseboat thats 50 feet long and 16 feet wide goes for around 350000. Canal Junction suggests walking the towpath of the area youd like to moor in and talking to the boat-owners to see if theyre aware of any that might be up for grabs as well as visiting boatyards to check availability.

Tips on Used Boats For Sale and the How and What to look for. We cover all the bases in itranging from budgets and finance to what type of vehicle you may need to tow your boatbecause our mission is to make sure you end up being a happy boater. For a new houseboat from East Coast Houseboats Drage says the range starts with a one-bedroom 22-foot houseboat that starts under 90000.

Its an easy to read honest straight-forward guide that covers 100s of boat-buying topics. Generally we advise first time buyers not to buy a boat that might need a lot of work as they might not know what they are doing. Surveyors work for the people who hire them so use them as much as you can.