Buying a Boat: Considering the Speed Potential

When buying a boat, there are many different factors to keep in mind. One often overlooked aspect is the vessel's speed potential, which is a shame because speed plays a big role in the ownership experience.

Here at Boat Masters Marine, we strive to make your life easier. We created the following buying guide to help you find the boat with the right speed potential for your family. If you want more shopping tips or want to explore boats for sale, visit our dealership. We are based in Akron, Ohio.

Boat Speed and Fuel Consumption

Traveling at higher speeds will burn more fuel. If you know you will frequently hit high speeds, be sure to prioritize boats with excellent fuel efficiency. They may cost more money upfront, but they can save you money on fuel throughout their lifespan.

Boat Speed and Laws

Many areas will have laws relating to boat speed. There will usually be maximum speed limits like there are on roadways. The maximum speed can be influenced by various factors, such as a lower speed limit at night.

Be sure to consider the waterways that you want to explore. There's no point in spending extra money on a boat with a higher speed potential if you won't ever be able to utilize that extra speed anyways!

Boat Speed and Activities

It's important to match the boat speed with your intended boating activities. This accomplishes two goals.

First, avoid paying extra for speed you won't be needing anyways. Second, avoid getting too slow of a boat and reducing the enjoyment of your intended activities.

For Adrenaline Junkies

Maybe you and/or your family members are thrill seekers. They want exciting voyages that get their heart racing.

In this case, you'll want more than a high speed boat. Make sure to get a model that offers easy handling so you can comfortably control all of that speed. It's also wise to get a model that's highly agile so you can easily navigate waterways at that higher speed.

For Watersports Enthusiasts

When towing watersports enthusiasts, the ideal speed is usually 10 to 35 miles per hour. This is a relatively low speed. If you don't need to go much faster, you can save money by getting a boat with a lower speed potential.

For Fishing Enthusiasts

Speed is often unwanted on a fishing trip. A fast traveling boat can scare away fish in the area. Get a lower speed boat and save money, which you can use to buy quality fishing accessories.

Ready to shop for boats for sale? Check out the selection at Boat Masters Marine. Our dealership is based in Akron, Ohio, and we also have a satellite sales location in Lake Milton. We also proudly serve those in Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio.