New Or Pre-owned

What Do You Want?

While purchase price is important, it is only part of the cost of yacht ownership.

Let us help you examine the total first year cost of purchasing a new or pre-owned yacht.

Keep an open mind - you might be surprised by your own conclusions.

Decide what is most important for you and your family!

New Yacht

Pre-owned Yacht

Pro

Con

Pro

Con

More money than pre-owned

X

Less money than new

X

Boat show incentives/dealer discounts

X

NO boat show incentive/dealer discounts

X

No survey or haul out cost

X

Survey/haulout cost & hassle

X

Trade-ins considered

X

No trade-in consideration

X

Factory warranty

X

No factory warranty

X

 Yacht handling & orientation

X

No boat orientation or instruction

X

Less maintenance-more time for yachting with family & friends

X

More maintenance-less time for yachting, more time spent on repairs

X

Warranty & service

X

No service

X

Full dealer support & outfitting

X

No dealer support

X

Better financing terms/rates & lower insurance rates

X

Financing and insurance costs not as favorable

X

Wide choice of electronics (chart plotter, autopilot, electric windlass, entertainment center, etc.)

X

No choice of electronics

X

Wide choice of mechanical equipment

(air conditioning, generator, etc.)

X

No mechanical equipment choice

X

New boat and components warranties

X

Old components with no warranty

X

New fresh water systems

X

Old systems

X

New heads/showers, galley, berths & cushions

X

Used heads, galley, berths & cushions

X

New fuel system

X

Older fuel system

X

New fuel efficient, more powerful engine with warranty

X

Older engine with no warranty

X

New lines & fenders

X

Older lines & fenders

X

“Customer satisfaction is our most important measure of success!”

Russell's Marine
345 U.S. Rt. # 1
Stockton Springs, Maine 04981

(207) 567-4270
www.Russellsmarine.com