TARGETING TRADE-INS

Some dealers and factory-direct sales outlets accept trade-ins on new boat sales, and this opens up a market to explore if you’re interested in a used boat. This could put you in a boat more quickly and for less money than a buying a new boat.

“Ask your dealer about available trade-ins as new boats are delivered,” Hickey explains. Trade-ins are not sitting around for long, he says. It’s a good idea to work in advance with a dealership to let them know you’re interested so you’re one of the first to be called if a trade-in becomes available.

Dealers and factory-direct sales staff might also be aware of pending tradeins and when they might be available, providing you with advance notice of a purchase opportunity.