[header] How to buy a used performance boat [title] Become familiar with performance boats. [step] Go out with friends, rent a boat, do whatever it takes to educate yourself with the different types, sizes and styles. [title] Determine how large of a boat you need. 
[step] Get to know your local boating locations and find out if they have any size restrictions. Then look for the size boat based on what you plan to do with your boat and where you'll be doing it.