Used-Boat Buying Season is coming soon on the Facebook Marketplace

by Boat Alert / Last Updated: March 13, 2022 / Boat Buying

When is the best time to buy a boat?

Sometimes you will see great deals on Facebook Classifieds Marketplace from some of your pals posting their boat or personal watercraft for sale while it is in storage for the winter months. They are storing their boats for winter with sadness hoping summer time will come back soon! There are exceptions: Individuals that possess snow sleds or skidoos.

Many individuals trying to find a brand-new vessel are typically placing their old watercraft/boat up for sale to get more cash for the next boat’s down payment. This is why you should consider that the new-boat buying season coincides with the used-boat selling period.

When is that season? typically it is just before all the big boat shows! Such shows and their location draw out individuals searching for a brand-new boat and wanting to see the new designs and features. New York and Florida have some of the bigger boat shows so be sure to follow those trends.

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The more boat sellers there are the more used boats will be available for you to pick from. Buyer beware, boats don’t talk so make sure to lookup the hull id number on boat-alert.com to avoid remorse.

Now, consider all the above together. They need the down payment and they want to avoid spending money on winterization and storage. They also want to buy one at the boat show. Now is the time to shop for a used boat.

In the coming weeks, you will undoubtedly see the variety of advertisements on BoatTrader.com rising. And even when all those watercraft hit the marketplace, the supply will appear. Your strategy would be to reduce the price to a suitable offer or move on quickly to the next listing. Just say, show me the BoatAlert! We are certain your love will be undoubtedly available and awaiting your discovery.