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Should You Buy a Boat or Go with Boat Rentals?
May 17, 2018
Here in Raleigh, North Carolina, we have some serious advantages over the rest of the country when it comes to the great outdoors! Not only are we able to spend a lot of our time outdoors thanks to the warmer weather we experience, but we also have easy access to not just one, but several different lakes and other bodies of water that we can enjoy. With so much time and cooperating weather, it makes sense that you want to purchase your own watercraft to enjoy as well. However, there are several benefits to boat rentals, as well. Many people don’t realize that renting is a better option for them than buying. Are you one of them? Here are a few ways to determine if you’re better off renting:
Save money. It might seem counterintuitive that renting can save you money, but it’s true in many cases. When you choose boat rentals rather than purchasing a boat, you avoid licensing fees, registration fees, the original large purchase cost, and maintenance and repair costs.- Save time. When you buy a boat, you not only take the time to use your boat, but also the time required for repairs, maintenance, getting gas, and cleaning your boat up afterwards. Boat rentals enable you to boat when you want without the hassle of other maintenance.
- Save space. Boats take up a lot of space! Whether it’s in your garage, your yard, or in a place you’ve rented down by the water, finding a place to keep your boat when you’re not using it can be a hassle. Renting a boat enables you to keep your cars in the garage where they belong instead of being booted to the street!
