When the author of a book is an ex naval architect, you're pretty much guaranteed that you're getting some first class knowledge when it comes to selecting the boat that is right for you. This book did not disappoint in any major way and is truly helpful for those buying their first boat or even those of us that already have owned several. There are so many useful tips contained in this one resource that any buyer should take their copy to the dealership to make the process of buying a boat incredibly easy.

The design of the book makes it easy to do just that. It's a nice smaller book that's spiral bound, so it will be easy to reference as you go shopping. We highly recommend bringing it with you especially if you're still on the fence about the type of boat that you want to buy. This book will walk you through every single step of the process to make sure that you don't overlook anything in your purchase.

It's wonderful to come across a resource that pretty much negates any chance of having buyer's remorse. Purchasing a boat is never easy, especially if you're looking at a larger boat that will set you back more than a few thousand dollars. It's always tough to know if you're really getting the right one, but once you've read this book, you'll be able to walk in with confidence and make that selection without having any regrets. That right there makes this book well worth the cover price.

Even if you're not quite ready to purchase a boat yet, we recommend this book since it does cover some of the joys and pain of owning your own boat. You'll be able to decide whether perhaps renting might be the best bet initially or if you should just dive in and make that commitment. The author covers absolutely everything you could ever need to know about buying a book and what you need to look for to make sure that you're not only getting a great deal, but also that you're getting a good quality boat that will not cause problems down the road.

Our favorite part of this book was definitely the section that goes into what manufacturer's and their materials will never tell you about a boat. You'll get a bird's eye view of the systems that go into making a boat, but in a non-technical way that is easy to understand. He covers the process of manufacturing and what you need to look out for when it comes to telling the difference between a high quality boat and a real dog.

Overall, there was literally nothing wrong with this book and it belongs on any boat owner or future boat owner's bookshelf. The illustrations are rich and the author did a great job of translating terms that might be hard for the average buyer to understand. This is definitely a must read.

Originally posted 2008-05-30 05:31:34. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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