Cheap Boats / the buying desk
A cheap boat can still need a big budget.
Add the costs around the asking price: inspection, transport, preparation, storage and the work already known to be needed.
- 01 / Asking price
- 02 / Preparation budget
- 03 / Annual commitments
Asking price
Use actual quotes where you have them and mark estimates clearly. Keep unknown costs visible instead of entering zero just to make the budget balance.
Preparation budget
Allow a contingency for the purchase you are considering. A listing does not confirm condition, title or availability; an appropriate independent inspection is part of the investigation.
Annual commitments
Put recurring berth, storage and other commitments in the annual budget as well as recording the purchase cost.
Cheap Boats buying notes
Read the cheap boats guide →Plan the cost of your purchase
Explore your own cost-per-use scenario. Enter a realistic plan and include known extras. The result is arithmetic, not a claim about durability, performance or resale value.