How to buy a boat used boats or cabin cruiser
 

 Cabin cruisers in this size range are usually docked ay a marina and not taken out of the water until its time to store it for the winter. Large lakes and rivers will have dockage and storage for you to rent per season. The cost can very in different parts of the country normally it costs about eight to ten dollars a foot for storage for the winter. Dockage can very also and it depends on if you want shore power hookups , overnight dockage and of course seasonal dockage.

 Make sure to check the beam a eight foot beam are less stable in rough water then a ten foot beam. Most cabin cruisers over twenty eight feet will have wider beams. When buying a cabin cruiser from a dealer or private owner the boat needs to have a clear title. You will also need to buy boat insurance.

You need to take a look at the hull and flooring for any weakness. If the deck seems soft or mushy when you step on part of it, that could be a sign of some dry rot. If the boat has been stored outside and not covered it could have filled up with snow and rain water. Check the engine to make sure it has no leaks in the lower unit and ask to see a maintenance schedule. Take a look at the prop does it have dings in it this could be a sign that the boat has hit something like a shoal, rocks. Check the electronics and make sure they work. How do the batteries look do they hold a charge. Does the boat come with a shore power cable they can cost hundreds of dollars.

 Inspect the canvas for wear and tear and dry rot. Take a look at the bedding and furniture is it worn or torn. If the cabin cruiser has a porta potty is in clean. Most boats over twenty six feet have full pump out bath rooms. Check all water lines from the water storage tank to make sure they do not leak. Boats with a fly bridge check the cables that run from the main bridge to make sure they are not broken and in good working order.