Boats For Sale in Richmond near Arlington, VA

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Choosing The Right Boat For You

Summer is almost here. You know what that means. It’s time to hit the water with your brand new boat. Still don’t have a boat? Stop by Southeastern Marine in Richmond, Virginia and we’ll help you find the perfect boat to fit your needs.


Size

To start things off, we'll address the most obvious and important difference between the variety of models of boats: size. Start by considering how many people will regularly board the craft; if your boating activities usually involve only yourself, then you should first browse some of the smaller boats for sale. But if you're more of a social butterfly, you'll want room for your friends and family, and likely will always find ways to make use of the space your boat affords. Larger vessels like pontoons and tritoons offer the perfect balance between seating and space for activities and are often the go-to for water-bound social gatherings. The size of your vessel also directly impact your boating experience depending on the waters you find yourself in.



 

Hull

The types of water you'll find yourself navigating also directly will impact your boat purchase decision. Calmer, still waters are easy to navigate regardless of the size of your vessel, but if they're prone to rough, choppy waves, you'll want a craft with a sturdier frame and high walls. Deepwater boaters tend to choose much larger boats to shield themselves against the elements, and the larger size reduces the sway and rockiness rough waters can create. If you tend to boat in shallow waters, a boat with a flat bottom will serve you well. These boats reduce the risk of running aground or skimming the bottoms of river beds. Virginia also has a direct line to the open ocean and many other deeper waters. If this is your preferred boating area, then you’ll want to get a boat with a more robust V shape, to help you cut through the waters with greater efficiency and they’re often built with sturdier materials.



Activities

Lastly, activities mean everything when choosing the right boat. If you're about fun in the sun and watersport activities, you'll regret not getting a boat that specializes in swift acceleration and towing capabilities. If fishing is more your speed, you'll want to opt for a boat with plenty of cargo and storage for your supplies and quarry. But maybe you're just shopping a larger vessel to entertain, and in that case a pontoon or tritoon.

  Ready to check out some boats? Stop by Southeastern Marine and we’ll help you find the craft you’ve been waiting for. We serve Henrico, Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Bay, and Arlington, VA.