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Before making that trip to the sailboat dealer though it’s important to know a little bit about buying, maintaining and storing a sailboat. |
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Buying a Sailboat: Process and Checklist
There are two different scenarios when it comes time to buy the boat, depending on the location of the boat. Scenario one is that the boat is in stock at the show docks. Most dealers will require a down payment of 10% to start the purchase process, and "close" the financing with 90% of the purchase price within 10 days. The remaining 10% is due on delivery day.
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Buying a Sailboat
It’s the dawn of a new day. Ahead of you the morning sun gems the horizon, sparkling red across the water. A strong following wind is brisk and smells of salt; the sailcloth snaps taut overhead, mast creaking as you course forward into the day.
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Resources
MacGregor Yacht Sales in Costa Mesa California
the manufacturer of the MacGregor 26M motor sailer
Visit http://www.macgregor26.com
Yukon Power and Sail Squadron
for information on courses and general Yukon Power Squadron news
Visit http://www.ypss.ca
Tourism Yukon
for general information when considering travel to Yukon
Visit http://www.touryukon.com
US Power and Sail Squadron
for information on courses and general US Power Squadron news.
Visit http://www.usps.org
Canadian Coastguard
for information on official boating courses and regulations
Visit http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca
Office of Boating Safety Alaska Department of Natural Resources
for various Alaska marine information
Visit http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/boating
Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
for ocean tide tables current and projected
Visit http://co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/tides04
Marine & Coastal Weather Services for Alaska
Visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine
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