Boats For Sale in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Boat Buying Guide!

Boat ownership is an extremely rewarding experience that allows you the freedom to explore the water with your family or simply cruise for an afternoon’s respite with friends in the sunshine. You can go fishing, participate in watersports and do so many more activities with your boat. However, when shopping for your first boat, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the right craft for your needs

Rivercity Motorsports & Trailers, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is your local boat dealer. Here are some things you’ll want to take into consideration when shopping for the perfect boat.

What Size? 

First, you should think about the size of boat you’ll need. This will depend on whether you wish to boat in small or large waterways and how many people you want to take. A smaller boat will work best in narrow inlets and on calm lakes, while a larger boat will be better suited to heavy chop and large bodies of water like the Great Lakes.

How Will You Use It?

Think about how you plan to use your boat, as different types of boats are suited to their own unique purposes. A good boat for entertaining might have an enclosed cabin or a T-top roof along with comfortable seating and plenty of deck and storage space. A fishing boat should have rod holders, a livewell, and a baitwell, along with swivel seats. A watersports boat will need to have ballast and a towing eye to carry skiers, wakeboarders, and the like. Knowing the purpose you want your boat to serve will help you better tailor your final purchase to your needs.

What’s Your Budget?

Of course, you’ll also need to factor in your budget. Gauge the prices of boats by looking online to see what costs are in your area and set a budget that’s realistic without being too far out of your means. Don’t forget to factor in additional costs when building your budgets, such as storage needs, maintenance costs, registration, marina rentals, insurance, and all the safety accessories you’ll need for your vessel. If you only factor in the sticker price of your boat, then you won’t be able to afford to use it once you’ve purchased it!

Visit our dealership in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, today to take a look at our wide stock of new and used boats for sale. We even provide financing options if you’d like to make use of them to fund your boat purchase. Rivercity Motorsports & Trailers proudly serves the city of Sudbury, Ontario.