Our articles on buying / selling, written by the team at Motor Boat 74 on the shores of Lake Annecy.
Buying / SellingSuccessful negotiation does not come down to a magic percentage but to verifiable facts: inspection, service history, equipment and terms of sale.
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Buying / SellingThe value of a used inboard boat comes down to more than its model year or its engine hours. To get a realistic estimate, you need to cross-check the model and its year with the condition of the hull, the engine, the hours, the service history, the transmission,…
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Buying / SellingA good wakesurf boat is not chosen on ballast volume alone. Compare propulsion, wave shape, the on-water test drive and the cost of ownership.
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Buying / SellingVast Lake Geneva, smaller Lake Annecy: what makes a good fishing boat on an alpine lake, and what White Shark center consoles have to offer.
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Buying / SellingYou find a boat that fits your budget, the photos are convincing and the seller says they have already received several offers. They suggest you reserve it right away by paying a deposit. That is precisely the moment to slow down.
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Buying / SellingTo finance a used boat, several options can be considered: a conventional loan, a personal loan and, when the boat and the contract are eligible, leasing or lease with an option to buy (LOA).
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Buying / SellingA boat bought for €60,000 does not cost only €60,000. You have to add any financing, the mooring, insurance, maintenance, repairs and the loss of value at resale. Boat sharing lets you split some of these costs, but it comes with rules…
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Buying / SellingWant to enjoy a boat without necessarily buying one on your own? A boat club, shared ownership and renting suit three different ways of boating. Here is how to choose based on your budget, how often you go out and the level of freedom you want.
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Buying / SellingA used boat in Annecy should be chosen based on how you will use it, then checked for its mechanical condition, its hull, its service history, its winterization, its equipment and its paperwork.
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Buying / SellingTo get started, a 5 to 6 m RIB with a 90 to 150 hp engine is enough. For a bigger wake and more technical jumps, a bowrider is a good compromise, while an inboard wake boat, with its engine inside the hull and ballast tanks, remains the choice of experienced riders.
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Buying / SellingThe best boat for waterskiing is above all the one that lets you precisely control the wake and the speed.
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