The lakes and rivers of Kentucky are calling you, now that warm weather has arrived! What better way to enjoy our state’s beautiful natural waterways than on a boat? If you don’t already have a vessel of your own, you may be wondering what you should take into consideration when shopping for a marine craft. After all, there are so many types out there and so many ways to use them! It can be downright overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin.
Fortunately, your local boat dealer, Marine Sales & Service right here in Louisville, KY, is here to help you figure out the perfect boat for whatever it is you’d like to do out on the water, whether it’s cruising for pleasure, watersports or fishing.
Size
An essential facet of your boat is how big it needs to be. Consider the number of people you plan to take with you much of the time. Getting a boat for you and a friend to fish from? You may be fine with a small, flat-hulled craft. Need something for entertaining? A bigger vessel like a pontoon might work best. Choppy waters also call for bigger sizes; small boats are best for calm, inland waterways.
Type Of Hull
Next, you should consider what type of hull you’ll want. The classic style is the V-shaped hull, which can easily cut through rough tides, so it’s best for deeper water. However, if you want to fish in the shallows, a flat-bottom craft is best so you don’t run aground on a sandbar. A multi-hulled boat like a pontoon offers superior stability on a smooth lake.
What You’ll Do
Finally, think about how you plan to use your boat. Certain boats are meant for certain purposes. Watersports activities necessitate a craft that’s equipped to tow wakeboarders and water skiers. Fishers will benefit from vessels that have special features like livewells, baitwells, rod holders and T-tops for shade. Entertaining boats need to be large enough to hold several people at once and you may desire extra features like an enclosed cabin with a head (bathroom) for all-day excursions.
Seeking boats for sale in Louisville, KY? Visit our dealership today to take a tour of our selection of new and used boats for sale in many styles. Marine Sales & Service proudly serves the Louisville boating community, and our neighbors from Lexington.