In light of the difficult economic times we’ve struggled through this year, it’s probably tough to justify reaching for your wallet and making that big-ticket purchase you’ve been putting off. However, the truth is that if you have ever dreamt of buying your first fishing boat or stepping up in size from your current boat, there probably couldn’t be a better time to do it.
     As they say in real estate, this is a buyer’s market. If you’ve been on the fence, the pricing and incentives that are available in today’s slow market could be enough to entice you into the driver’s seat of a new boat. For the passionate shore fisherman, this opportunity plays well for picking up that 20-foot center console and venturing out to find those big fish that your neighbor has been bragging about for years. For the seasoned boat guys who begin looking for their next boat the day they close on their present one, this could be the time to bite off another 5 feet of boat.
     There’s a stunning array of modern fishing boats on the market that offer tremendous value and trouble-free design. Thanks to huge advances in engine construction and fuel efficiency, boat ownership is easier and more hassle-free than ever before.
     Sometimes, though, you have to look beyond the dollar signs and stop thinking of buying a boat in economic terms. Instead, think of buying a boat as making an investment in memories, and consider the returns you’ll get in relationships with friends, family and loved ones. For many of us who chase fish, fishing is our escape, and when we fish from a boat, we are truly free to explore. As you read through the Boat Buyer’s Preview, ask yourself: where would you rather be than on the water?

-Chris Megan, Publisher

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