MIAF - Florida Boating Resources - How to get started

What type of boat is right for you?
Armed with answers to the questions on the left, it’s time to narrow down your choices and decide what type of boat you want. There are many types to choose from. Some are very versatile, while others are designed primarily to do certain activities and do them very well. It’s important to choose the right type of boat. We have pages on this site that list the various types of boats, their uses and price ranges. It will give you a lot of information to help pick the right type of boat for you.

Now you know what type of boat you want, so it’s time to pay a visit to your local dealer. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Make sure the people you speak to at the dealership know what kinds of activities you want to do with this boat. The more information they have the better advice they’ll be able to give you.

Visit a local marina. Talk with boat owners and see how they like it. People who own boats can provide a wealth of information and most don’t mind sharing it. You’ll find there are a lot of friendly people boating.

With the information you’ve learned, you should be in a great position to make an informed choice in a boat, and start having a great time on the waters of Florida!

The first step is usually the hardest and you’ve already taken it. Visiting this site is a great first step. Take a look through some of our other pages and learn more about all the different ways you and your family can enjoy boating in Florida. There is a lot of information right here at your fingertips.

Some key questions you need to answer before deciding:

• Who will be most involved in your boating adventures? Knowing how many will be in your crew will help determine what size boat you should be considering.

•What are the activities you think you’ll enjoy most on the water? This will help you determine what type of boat to start thinking about.

• Where will you be doing most of your boating? This is an important question. The type and size of the boat you want could be affected.

• How will you afford it? This is the all-important question. You should determine a monthly budget amount you are willing to invest toward your new activities. Boating can be very affordable and an absolutely outstanding family entertainment value.





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