Used Boats For Sale in Campbell River, BC

Why Buy A Used Boat?

For many families, choosing to purchase a used boat is the best approach. A pre-owned boat model offers plenty of marine fun at a much lower price point. But the savings are only the beginning! Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of choosing a used boat, then visit Bill Howich RV and Marine to shop our entire showroom of used boats for sale. Our dealership is based in Campbell River, where we serve our friends from Courtenay and Nanaimo, BC!

You'll Save Money

The latest models on the market are going to come with the highest prices. But the minute the boat leaves a dealership's lot, it starts losing value. The biggest decline in value usually happens during the first year of ownership, with the biggest drop coming right after you purchase the boat.

With a little research, you can find pre-owned boats that are only a few years old and sold for a significantly lower price. Use depreciation in your favor to save money. This approach can allow you to make the most of your budget and even afford higher-end models than you normally could. Shopping for pre-owned boats from a certified and respected dealership like ours is one of the main ways that you can enjoy savings without losing any peace of mind. 

You'll Have a More Informed Search

When you shop used boats, you get an extra resource on your side: customer reviews. Any used boat you research will have been on the market for a while, meaning there are plenty of people who purchased the vessel new and have been using it for some time. Current owners have essentially been 'test driving' the model and know whether it stands up to marketing claims.

Reading through customer reviews can help guide your search. Maybe a certain model continually sees maintenance issues, so you cross that used boat off of your list. Maybe owners praise a certain model, so you seek it out when you visit a used boat dealership. Use others' experiences to help you find the best model possible.

One other thing to check is any documents that may be available to show the history of the used boat model you are interested in buying. We always provide proper documentation on the history of any of the pre-owned boats on our lot. 

You'll Enjoy First-Time Owner Benefits

If this will be your first boat purchase, it's especially beneficial to consider a used boat model. Many first-time buyers find that they pay extra for features they never use or skip features they later wish they had. It's tough to get a great fit for your boating lifestyle when you haven't lived your boating lifestyle yet!

Used boats are more budget-friendly, so you'll pay them off faster than a more expensive model. This allows you to sell the boat and find a better-fitting one sooner than if you had purchased a newer boat.

Ready to explore our used boats for sale? Check out the selection of used boats we have at Bill Howich RV and Marine! Our experts can help you find the best model for your family and budget, so stop by and visit our used boat dealership today! We proudly serve those in Courtenay and Nanaimo, from our home in Campbell River, BC.