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Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills: Learn How to Maintain Your Own Boat and Save Thousands of Dollars

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Youre probably familiar with the difficulty of dealing with service departments when getting a vehicle repairedbut what happens when that vehicle is a boat?Those encounters are harrowingand even if youre only boating on a seasonal basis, they occur frequently.

From general boat repairs, annual winterizing service, dry docking, and springtime tune-ups, it may seem like the bills never end.Michael Bivona, a certified public accountant, helps you navigate being a boat owner in this guide to saving money.

Hes saved more than $150,000 in repairs and maintenance over his forty-plus years of boating and has avoided many unhappy breakdowns.Whether you do maintenance and repairs yourself or go to a professional, he shares money-saving tips, including: Unless there is extensive damage to your boat, always insist on a written estimate.

Never tell a service department to do whatever is necessary to fix your boat.

Always carefully inspect your boat if someone else has made repairs.With a bit of training and hands-on experience, you can also enjoy boating without draining your life savings.

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iUniverse
1532024479 / 9781532024474
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04/08/2017
60 pages
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