Buying a Boat: Pick the Right Speed Potential

When buying a boat, it's important to consider speed. Not everyone needs the fastest possible model...and not everyone is content to putter around the waters. The following buying guide will help you select the right boat speed for your lifestyle.

For Adrenaline Junkies

Some folks are looking for a thrilling voyage. They want a heart-pounding adventure of zipping around the waters and cruising over waves. Many boats will simply not make the cut due to lower speed potential. Cross those slow-pokes off of your list!

In addition to high speed capacity, focus on easy handling and agility. This ensures you can stay in control of all that performance potential.

For Towing Watersports Enthusiasts

When towing watersports enthusiasts, the ideal boat speed tends to be between 10 and 35 miles per hour. Younger riders and novices will want to stick to the lower range while experienced riders can stick to the higher range.

The key here is getting the right amount of performance potential, but without paying for speed capacity you won't end up needing anyways.

For Fishing Enthusiasts

For fishing adventures, a lower speed is usually best. The faster the boat, the louder it becomes and the more likely the fish are to be scared away! In many cases, you won't need to go much faster than 15 miles per hour. Get a lower performance potential boat, which will also come at a lower price tag!

Ready to shop for boats for sale? Check out the selection at JC Sports. See the models online or at our dealership in Seneca, South Carolina. We also serve those in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina.