[header] How to buy a fishing boat on a budget [title] Sleep on it for at least 24 hours. [step] A boat is a major purchase; it should not be made in haste. This is where most people get in trouble. 
The best deals are made when you can confidently and without regret, walk away from the bargaining table. If you are looking at a dealership, they will come in for the kill when they detect an impetuous shopper who hasn't done his homework.