You'll get a lot more bang for your buck going used. It's not just the boat, motor, and trailer you have to pay for, it's all the other stuff - trolling motors, electronics, anchors, life jackets, ropes, etc..., etc... That all adds up in a real big hurry. Most of the time, you're getting a bunch of that stuff "thrown in" when you buy used, or at the very least, you're buying it at a significant discount to new. The end result is a bigger, better equipped boat for the same money.
That being said, there's something to buying new as well. You know exactly what you're getting, you've got full warranty, there's more financing options, and it's a great experience (or at least it should be). 2019 was one of the worst years ever for fishing boat sales in AB and SK. There are lots of dealers from all the brands with 1 and 2 year old boats still sitting on the lot, and the last thing they want to do is finance them for another winter. If you know what you want, start contacting dealers and negotiate a price, you might be surprised at the deals to be had.
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