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Former Senator Spied Checking Out Yachts Online

When you decided to sell your boat online, be aware that the recent boom in technological devices works in your favor. People can view your online boat ad anywhere–from a public library computer to a handheld device.

The Washington Examiner recently reported that a former senator (who is now a lobbyist) was spotted checking out information on yachts as he passed the time during a train ride. Someone who alerted the Examiner’s  ”Yeas & Nays” column said that the former senator was looking up yachts on his iPad. So, there you have it–you can even look into boats while you are using another form of transportation.

Since anything that people who can influence the government do is of interest, the gossip column speculated that this one-time senator who is now a lobbyist must be doing pretty well financially if he is looking into yachts.

If you are looking to sell your boat, then you will be happy to have people looking at your online boat ad anywhere they can. The good news is that people who have the disposable income for iPads, tablets and smart phone are also likely to have money to spend on a boat. This is another reason to advertise your boat sale online—fewer people are reading print publications these days. You need to go where people are to get something sold and there are a lot of people online.

 

 

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Focus on Basics When Writing Online Boat Ads

When writing an ad so that you can sell your boat online, keep in mind that your ad is one of many that potential buyers will peruse. It is tempting to try to impress these buyers you can’t see with lots of adjectives and descriptive words but those things may be a distraction. Even if they are excited by a glowing description, buyers will still be looking to see if your boat is the kind of boat they are looking to buy.

Start with the basics because buyers are looking for a boat, not a commercial. Make sure to tell them the make and model and note some of the more useful features. This does not mean that your ad should not have any descriptions, just remember that words like “reliable” carry more weight than “fun.” People who are looking for previously-owned boats want to be assured that they are getting a vessel that they can use for a long time.

Also, you do not have to be afraid to mention recent repairs out of fear that a buyer needs to know what they are getting. Knowing that you have recently replaced something does not mean a buyer will be turned off; instead a buyer may be glad to know that they will not have to take on certain repairs soon after buying your boat.

 

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California Boating Enthusiasts Tell Locals: ‘Get Your Butt in a Boat’

We know how much fun boating can be and that it can be that much more fun when you are a boat owner, in charge of your own vessel. The Petaluma Small Craft Center Coalition has adopted a rather blunt slogan to encourage people to get out on the water: “Get Your Butt in a Boat.”

The group is urging people to get out into the water for fun and as a way to raise money so more people can enjoy the Petaluma River: “every dollar collected at Day on the River will go toward the construction of a floating dock…” The group “hopes to eventually inspire enough interest among Petalumans to fully fund its own public, small-craft boathouse.” It is great to see the area’s boating enthusiasts coming together to make this happen.

You don’t have to live near the Petaluma River to heed the call to ‘get your butt in a boat.’ Check out our online boat ads where you will see a variety of vessels in all shapes and sizes. Whether you want to fish, sail away on a yacht or live the floating life on a houseboat, there is a boat that will fit your needs.

 

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Tips for Writing an Online Boat Ad

Now that we have given you tips for taking photos for online boat ads, you will want to write convincing ad copy to go along with your great photos.

To sell your boat online, you will first need to fill out the information on your boat’s specs as completely as possible. After the photo, this is next place a potential buyer will look. If they cannot find the information they need, they may not read your written description below. And of course, some buyers will only look at the specs before to decide if they want to consider buying your boat or not. A quick perusal of specs tells a buyer if your boat has the year, make, model, length, seating capacity and engine type they want.

When you write your description, you will want to begin with your boat’s most important features first. Write in sentences or use a list format After that, highlight what is really great about the boat. You do not have to completely omit the boat’s flaws; you can mention them, but do not emphasize flaws or discuss them in the first phrases/sentences of your description. (You can view a sample ad on our website.)

While you can write your description on the website, it may be better if you write it offline and ask someone else to read it before you post it. Stick with standard grammar and punctuation, write it a straightforward style and get ready to sell your boat!

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Tips for Taking Photos for Online Boat Ads

When you take out an ad to sell your boat online, you want to do all you can to entice potential buyers. The most attractive ads for boats include pictures.

Spend a little time looking at online boat ads to see which ones you find the most appealing and try to use the same ideas when taking photos of your boat.

Take a good number of photos so you will have a wide selection to choose from. Take multiple pictures from different angles.

Try to take a close-up shot that gives a complete view of the hull. Remember that you want people to see the boat and not the scenery.

If possible, photograph your boat on a sunny day. Aim to take pictures early in the morning of late in the afternoon.

Try to take at least a few pictures of the boat while it is moving. This will help a buyer imagine what it will be like to be on the water in your boat.

If for some reason, you cannot take pictures yourself, try to find other photos of a model from the same year. A dealer may have pictures of the same boat in similar condition. Be sure to get permission to use someone else’s photos and indicate in the ad that the boat shown is one that is similar to yours.

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How to Choose the Right Engine for Your Boat

When you buy a boat, don’t let the need for speed cloud your judgment. A bigger engine doesn’t always make for a better boating experience. Why plunk down a wad of cash on an engine you don’t need and won’t use? Correctly sizing the engine to your boat’s size, weight and intended use will improve handling and fuel efficiency and save you chunk of money!

Bigger, more powerful boat engines require a stronger hull with more stringers and bulkheads to withstand the pounding the boat will take as it strikes the water at high speeds. Durable, high-tech materials like Kevlar and carbon fiber that are used to strengthen high-performance boats also drive up boat costs.

When choosing an engine for your boat, weight and speed are your primary considerations:

  • The weight of your boat is the most crucial consideration. You need an engine powerful enough to move the weight of your boat without strain. An undersized motor can put too much stress on the engine and damage it.
  • Speed is the second most important consideration. Because faster engines are generally heavier and more expensive, give careful consideration to how you plan to use your boat. If you just plan to putter from one fishing spot to the next, an engine capable of moderate speed will suit your needs. However, if you plan to engage in competitive bass fishing, you’ll want the fastest motor your boat can manage and your budget can afford.

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Boat Dealers Get Noticed with Boatline Banner Ads

Boat dealerships can ramp up their Internet presence, gain national exposure for their brand and increase customer traffic to their website with Boatline banner ads. Hundreds of thousands of motivated boat buyers visit Boatline.com to check out our classified ad listings. Banner ads are the first thing potential customers notice when they click onto the Boatline website. Savvy boat dealers know that banner advertising is the fastest way to draw attention to their brand and maximize exposure with their target audience — potential boat buyers.

Boatline’s experienced advertising staff can help you craft a banner ad that is certain to drive increased traffic to your dealership website. Our affordable banner ad packages can be customized to fit any marketing budget. If your boat dealership is already taking advantage of Boatline’s generous unlimited free dealership listings, adding a banner ad to your online marketing package will maximize your web exposure and give your boat dealership a significant competitive edge over the competition.

Boatline banner ads are just one element of our comprehensive boat dealership program. A leader in online classified advertising for more than a decade, Boatline.com offer unlimited descriptive text and 12 full color photos on each classified ad. Dealership classified ads are easy to set up and can be easily modified online at no additional cost. Boatline also provides boat dealers with valuable traffic statistics on each listing. If you’re ready to ramp up your online sales, contact Boatline’s skilled marketing team today.

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Special Online Features Lure Boat Buyers

The boating season may be wrapping up in northern climes, but boating is a year-round sport in sunny southern waters. Sun lovers can find some great boat bargains at online classified ad sites like Boatline.com. Northerners who are preparing to upgrade their craft next spring or who would rather sell their boat than pay winter storage fees are already listing their boats for sale on Boatline.

Boatline’s generous free ad policy — on Boatline your classified boat ad runs free for the first 4 weeks — is attracting many private boat sellers and boat dealers willing to offer generous discounts to generate fast sales. For boat buyers, this means more boats to choose from and greater bargains. Smart boat shoppers use Boatline’s helpful search features to save and track their favorite online ads. Our handy Auto-Notify feature ensures that you’ll be notified the instant a new ad posts that meets their search criteria.

A national leader in online classified advertising, Boatline makes it easy to buy or sell your boat online. Both boat buyers and sellers will find plenty of helpful tips and valuable links on our website. Boatline’s listings cover the full range of recreational boats, including power boats. sailboats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, dinghies, pontoon boats, houseboats and much more. If it floats, you’ll probably find it for sale on Boatline.com!

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Online Listings Help Boat Dealers Clear Inventory Quickly

Want to boost dealership sales and reduce inventory quickly before winter? List your boat inventory on Boatline.com. For a limited time, it’s absolutely FREE!

Boatline.com is a premier online classified ad site for boat dealers and boating enthusiasts that offers sale listings for thousands of new and used boats and personal watercraft of every conceivable make and model. Listing your dealership inventory on Boatline.com gives you immediate access to hundreds of thousands of motivated boat buyers nationwide.

By linking online boat ads to your dealership website, boat dealers can use Boatline to drive more traffic to their own website. Boatline is constantly working to increase online traffic to benefit our online advertisers. We maintain an interesting, regularly-updated blog and provide a presence on Facebook and Twitter, all of which help to attract potential buyers to your classified boat ads.

It’s easy to upload your inventory onto Boatline.com. Boatline lets you include full color photos and unlimited text description in each ad. Dealers can modify their listings at any time from their office computer at no additional cost. Boatline also offers a number of sales features targeted specifically to boat dealerships, including multiple listing accounts with automatic data feeds. Dealerships also receive regular traffic stats on each boat listing, enabling better inventory management.

But the best thing about advertising your boat inventory on Boatline.com is that for a limited time, boat listings are FREE for dealers, brokers and sales people. That’s a bargain you can’t pass up!

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Buying Boat Online More Affordable Than You Think

Discover Boating says it best:

Myth: The best two days of your life are the day you buy a boat and the day you sell it.
Fact: The best two days of your life come every weekend when you take your boat out with family and friends!

Many people would love to buy a boat but don’t think they can afford it. Buying and owning a boat are much less expensive than you might think. Just like you finance a car, you can finance a boat purchase, in many cases for less than $250 a month. The average retail price of a typical outboard power boat was less than $20,000 in 2008. For $8,000 more you could buy a complete boat-engine-trailer package. If anything, the recession has driven boat prices down.

Boat buyers can find some real deals when they buy their boat online. Boat dealers who post new and used inventory to online classified ad sites frequently offer discounted prices to online buyers. Often the lowest prices are offered by individual boat owners who advertise their boats for sale online, hoping for a quick sale. Boat owners taking the self-sell route are more willing to deal and negotiate an affordable price with boat buyers.

But a boat today and the best two days of your life could start this weekend!

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