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sailing boats for sale
As a beginner, how can I get started with boating with nobody to teach me?
I have no boating experience and don't know anyone who even owns a boat. I would like to buy a used boat on craigslist and start taking it out on the water but I'd really like to know what I'm doing and how to test out a boat before buying it. How can I get started with this and make sure I'm not overlooking anything?
I suggest (before you buy anything, of course) you visit some Marinas in your area. But before you go snooping around, go introduce your self to the people that own or run the Marina and basically tell them what you just told us. With any luck at all, they will hook you up with someone that will give you an introduction to boats & boating.
In addition, many Marinas off boating & sailing lessons. Usually an introduction lesson is either free or only cost a small "introductory" token fee ($20.00 or so).
You don't mention a price range... but if it is a decent amount (say $10,000 or more) then if I were in your shoes - I would go to a "certified boat broker". You will have two BIG advantages in doing this... 1.) he (or she) will find you a good seaworthy vessel in your price range, and they will make sure it is a verifiable boat in good condition. 2.) he (or she) will also take you out in the boat and teach you how to run it, maneuver it in and out of docks, back it up, and all about how to check and maintain it.
My son and I have sold several sailboats and powerboats (all live-aboard size vessels) and we always give the buyers as much time as needed to learn all they need to learn in-order to operate the vessel safely & professionally. Most often this just goes hand in hand as part of the sale. Course, we don't sell junk, and we don't want anyone to buy anything from us they are not completely happy with... So, whether it takes 2 or 3 days or 2 or 3 weeks, we spend what ever time is needed to make sure the buyer is happy, and our vessel is going to be well taken care of by its new owner.
When it comes to boats (either sail or power) most boaters are more then eager to help new boaters get properly orientated to boating. We like to share what we know, and teach what we can, and most boaters (by far) are more then willing to give you their time and share their experience. But... you have to be honest and up front about everything. You know what they say about "it takes one to know one" and well, we can spin a yarn with the best of 'em... So, we can also tell when we are being told a whopper. lol
If you go to a broker, you must be very honest with them about how much money you have to spend as a down payment, for monthly payments, and or total. They can also help you with estimating what your other costs will be, and working out a budget for you. In addition, if you want them to work for you to find you a boat... you "must" give them your total commitment. (In other-words, don't take up their time, and then go buy a boat on your own.)
Assuming you are over 18, you can also simply go out and rent a boat. In this case, tell the boat rental place you know nothing about them... They will show you and give you enough practice time that they are convinced you can handle the boat safely, before they step off the boat and hand you the keys...
Finally, it is never too early for you to start taking your boat safety courses. Even if you are of age and live in a state that does not require it... you need to study the boating laws, rules of the road, and all thing related to boat safety.
You have a lot of options here... So, you can do it...
Happy & Safe Boating,
John
http://boatwrights.org
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