Bowrider Boat Buying Guide
Anyone who wants a boat that can offer them powerful performance, passenger comfort, and endless style should consider buying a bowrider boat. With their spacious bow seating at the very front of the boat, bowrider boats are perfect for entertaining on the water, along with facilitating other activities. However, when you shop for a bowrider boat, it’s important to take some things into account before you make your final decision. This quick buying guide should help you select the right bowrider for your boating needs.
How Big Should Your Bowrider Be?
First, think about how large your boat needs to be. Do you plan to entertain with several members of your family or a group of friends? Then you’ll need more space for everyone to sit and more storage areas for all their gear. If you intend to boat out on the ocean, your boat will have to be larger to be steady in choppy waves, too.
Those who only intend to entertain a few people at a time and wish to stick to quiet, calm lakes won’t need as large of a bowrider boat for their activities. The boat you choose needs to be big enough to handle the smallest possible amount of people you would go boating with, so if you’re a family of four, you’ll need a boat that can seat at least four people comfortably.
How Will You Use the Bowrider?
Next, it’s good to think about the types of features you want your boat to have, which will depend on how you intend to use it. Bowriders can be used in a few different ways, although they truly shine as leisure boats for pleasure cruising.
Hosting a party? Comfortable seating and a T-top or enclosed cabin may be worthy features to get. If you’d like your bowrider to tow water skiers or wakeboarders, you’ll need the ability to create wakes, as well as a towing eye and ballast. For fishing, your list of features will differ even more and may include rod holders or a livewell.
What Can You Afford to Spend?
Finally, it’s important to build a budget for your bowrider boat. If you’re using financing options, you’ll still need to save up at least 10% to 20% of the sticker price as a down payment. Then, you’ll need to determine how much you can afford to pay each month. You should also take insurance, maintenance, and storage costs into account.
Ready to shop boats? Come to our dealership in Clinton, CT, to take a look at our available selection of new and used bowrider boats for sale. Clinton Harborside Marina is happy to serve our Connecticut customers in West Haven and Milford.