Buying a Motorboat

New or Second-Hand

Barry Pickthall

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Adlard Coles Nautical
12 April 2012

Consumer advice; Motor & power boating & cruising

Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices. Whether buying a new or secondhand boat, would-be owners will gain expert advice on topics including: - the type of boat best suited to their needs - where to find it (brokers, etc) - what to look out for - how to assess it (especially important for secondhand boats) - questions to ask - setting a realistic budget - finding a mooring - insurance - documentation required Lively, modern and attractive, and illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this guide is packed with checklists and insights from real owners who share their experiences. Armed with this book, would-be boat owners are far more likely to end up with the right boat for them!

By: Barry Pickthall
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9781408154175
ISBN 10: 140815417X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 12 April 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 18 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing and Going Foreign, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

Reviews for Buying a Motorboat: New or Second-Hand

these comprehensive guides will equip you with a wealth of valuable, sensible advice... Lively, modern and attractive Anglersnet.co.uk 20120121 This GBP15 book could save you a lot of money and future problems; it is well worth the cost. RNSA