Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Lender Repo Bass Boats and Yachts Up For Liquidation

By Chester Gringham


What fisherman doesn't enjoy cruising the open water on their own boat or even a rented boat. Owning a boat is definitely a possibility not only for the well-to-do but also for anyone who's willing to check a few boat auctions in the region for repossessed boats. Repo boats are available for quiet a bit less than most realize but are often stereotyped for being trash or too beat up. Now a days that's not always the case. Repo boats are sometimes not worth inspecting since the owner didn't care..for a long time but many are steals. The key is to know where to look and how much to bid.

Purchasing a boat repo from a local auction house may be a tremendous feat for anyone who has never bought a repo unit in his life. Avoid buying in a rush. Always take the up front time to do research and study the available options in the market. Do this and you'll never experience buyers remorse.

Know what you and your families preferences are, and if possible list the things that you must have in your boat. This will determine the size and the features that you'll look for. This pre-conceived idea will eliminate all the rest of the market that doesn't fall into those specs.

Study the types of boats and their best uses based on you and your families needs and wants. Then decide on what kind of boat falls is most suitable. It will help you in your actual search to sit down and think this through.

Determine your budget, and to be afraid to ask about special bank loans so as to make some financial arrangements with your lender. Also, remember that a repo boat found at auction will typically cost more due to repairs and other maintenance. Be sure to factor this into the loan amount.

Also, decide what kind of engine you may need. Your needs may cause you to decide between a single or twin engines, gas or diesel. For boats, gas engines are cheaper, fast-running but are less durable. Diesel engines have more power and often amazingly affordable.

After deciding on the specs best for you, check the available repo boats on the market. There's more out there than most think. Some units may be found in places like government auction yards, but bank auctions or Boat Auctions Direct is going to give you more options. A marine broker can assist you for a percentage of the purchase price but can help you locate a great deal, and make necessary arrangements with the transport of the purchase.

It is important to survey and maybe even a sea trial of the boat prior to bidding. You really need to hear and feel how it runs and sounds. It helps to have a checklist of the items that need repaired or questionable. Make sure that the engine has not been warmed-up prior to starting, and listen to the sound when started. Notice if the meter gauges are working, and check the emission. When the unit is in the open water, get a feel for how it handles turns. Check if the temperature rises above normal when speeding.

Ask questions. It is helpful for the buyer to know the real condition of the unit, sometimes looks lies. Don't jump to conclusion, sometimes a simple replacement of parts may just be the answer to some serious problems that disqualifies a unit to be a good buy. The best priced boats may be offered for cheap because of some missing or malfunctioning parts. Be aware to what extent if this is the case to ascertain out of pocket expenses.

Finding a bargain, bank owned repo boats is just a click away, click here to see. Repos are definitely a steal if you know where and when these boat auctions exist.




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