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Buying a Motorboat – New or Second Hand

$29.95 GST

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With expert advice on everything you need to know before parting with your money, this book will be a boon to all boat owners and would-be boat owners looking for a new or second-hand motorboat.

Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices. Whether buying a new or secondhand boat, would-be owners will gain expert advice on topics including: – the type of boat best suited to their needs – where to find it (brokers, etc) – what to look out for – how to assess it (especially important for secondhand boats) – questions to ask – setting a realistic budget – finding a mooring – insurance – documentation required Lively, modern and attractive, and illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this guide is packed with checklists and insights from real owners who share their experiences. Armed with this book, would-be boat owners are far more likely to end up with the right boat for them!

Author : Barry Pickthall
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 362g
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
SKU: P12825

About the Author
Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 18 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing and Going Foreign, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

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