Thinking of a new or used boat?
The fall and winter months are a great opportunity to consider a boat purchase. You’ve got the time to do some research and you can always visit a boat show in your area. Here are some tips to help get you started:

What are some things I should do before buying a used boat?
Get it checked out by a boat mechanic. Have it looked at by a Marine Surveyor. Take a test drive. If you wish to tow the boat, find out if your vehicle is equipped for towing or if you need to install something extra (hitch, springs)

What are some things I should look for when buying a used boat?
Some of the areas you want to pay particular attention to for damage or unusual wear and tear are: hull, floor condition, transom (cracks), fibreglass/frame, mechanics (electronics), hull support, etc.

If you’d like more information on purchasing a boat, and what you can look forward to at an upcoming boat show in your area, visit www.DiscoverBoating.ca

Take the PCOC Exam at the following BOAT SMART! events:
Call 1-877-792-3926 for details!

Brookfield Place
22 Front Street
Toronto, ON
July 23-24, 2008

Youth On Board! Course
Mountain Trout House Marina
1508 Russell Landing Road
Dorset, ON
July 26th, 2008
www.mthmarina.com

Peterborough Festival of Lights
DelCrary Park
Peterborough, ON
July 26, 2008
www.festivaloflights.ca

Wakestock Toronto
Toronto Island
Toronto, ON
July 25-27, 2008
www.wakestock.com

Perth Home Hardware
115 Drummond Street West
Perth, ON
July 25-27, 2008
www.homehardware.ca

Robinson’s General Store
1061 Main Street
Dorset, ON
July 25-27, 2008
www.robinsonsgeneralstore.ca

Rosseau General Store
1 Rice Street
Rosseau, ON
July 25-27, 2008

Sea Ray Aqua Palooza
Port Sandfield Marina
1327 Peninsula Road
Port Sandfield, ON
July 26-27, 2008
www.portsandfield.com

Rosseau General Store
1 Rice Street
Rosseau, ON
August 1-4, 2008

Port Colborne Canal Days
Port Colborne, ON
August 1-4, 2008
www.canaldays.ca

Robinson’s General Store
1061 Main Street
Dorset, ON
August 1-4, 2008
www.robinsonsgeneralstore.ca

Perth Home Hardware
115 Drummond Street West
Perth, ON
August 1-4, 2008
www.homehardware.ca

Honey Harbour Towne Centre
Honey Harbour, ON
August 1-4, 2008

Peterborough Festival of Lights
Delcrary Park
Peterborough, ON
August 2, 2008
www.festivaloflights.ca