Why plan the purchase of a boat?

Best start planning early!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced open-water dweller, your project to buy a boat is probably deeply rooted and very important to you. To make this experience as easy and enjoyable as possible, it’s best to start shopping early and be prepared to take full advantage of the joys of boating as soon as the season begins.

Know your needs

Take some time to think about what you’re really looking for so your next purchase covers all the bases. Are you the fishing type? What about water sports? Are you dreaming of long getaways and sleeping onboard? Or maybe all of the above? These are crucial details to settle if you want to get the best advice for your purchase.

Know your priorities

Once you establish your needs, think about your priorities—what you want and don’t want—to find the model that best fits your preferences. Don’t be shy to rank them according to which you feel is most important. This information will help our passionate consultants give you personalized advice based on their extensive knowledge on the various models. BCI Marine consultants provide skilful guidance regarding:

1. Open-water handling
2. Standard features
3. Seating capacity
4. Exterior
5. Maintenance
6. Motors
7. Safety
8. Instrumentation
9. Comfort and practicality
10. Warranties
11. Sound systems
12. Storage
13. Sonar and GPS devices

Choose the right boat

You know what you want. You know what you need. Now’s the time to set a budget and start looking at models. For this step, you can choose to go solo, searching through the websites of numerous dealers, partners and manufacturers, or you can turn to one of BCI Marine’s experienced consultants.

Make your purchase

When the time comes, you’ll want to take a closer look at your options. Your best bet would be to visit a local dealer or turn to a well-established dealership that offers great customer service to avoid unpleasant surprises and enjoy an uninterrupted boating season. That’s the BCI Marine advantage!

Happy shopping!