While everyone is probably busy planning for their next car, there are many good reasons why you should be planning for your first boat. A boat is not only about taking that yearly fishing trip in the summer, but it can also be the key to unlocking a whole new world of happiness for you and your family.
Whether you have thought about it before or not, here are eight reasons why you should consider buying a boat; then all you will need to decide is whether your preference would be flats boats for fishing or a yacht for longer-distance adventures!
Bonding
Fishing trips still are a great way to bond for family and friends, but it doesn’t have to be the only one by any means. If you have the budget, buy a superyacht from Boats For Sale and take the entire family and a few close friends on a private, luxury cruise near the Isles of Scilly or go sailing across stunning Loch Lomond in Scotland.
If you don’t have the million-dollar budget for a superyacht, it doesn’t really matter either because there are some beautiful boats for sale there that cost about 1/100th of the price of a superyacht but are still perfectly capable of providing an amazing experience for everyone.
Instant Popularity
Let’s face it, there’s something inherently cool about a guy that owns a boat. Chances are that you will never be lacking company to go on a cruise with because almost everybody loves sailing on a luxury boat. It should not, of course, be the sole reason for buying a boat, but there’s no doubt that owning a boat inevitably makes people more popular.
Relaxation
A brand new car with significant horsepower is always going to feel great, but when it comes to a relaxing trip, nothing can beat sailing. There is no shortage of good sailing locations in the UK, so all you need to do is find one that suits you and forget about all your worries for a while. Floating on a huge, but tranquil water body, enjoying the starry skies overhead and the picturesque backdrop in the distance for a few days will destress anyone.
Boats Last a Long Time
On average and under normal circumstances, especially if you have the right equipment for boat lifting, boats will last longer than cars, making them a better investment. Sure, some maintenance is required to keep a boat sailing in prime condition for years, but that’s nothing compared to the maintenance required to keep an old car running.
It Keeps us in Touch with Nature
Even if you are not fond of fishing, it makes all the sense in the world to buy a small boat for getting acquainted with sailing and also for acquainting your children with the concept. In many ways, it’s the aquatic equivalent of going on camping but offers a whole new experience altogether. Besides, learning to operate a boat builds a strong sense of navigation as well, particularly in young children.
Romance
The pace of modern life often robs us of the time necessary to build new bonds and refresh old ones. Going on a cruise on your own boat with no one but your significant other can and often does help a lot. The feeling of floating on a boat with the person closest to your heart is just about as romantic as it gets, even if it is for just an evening every once in a while.
There’s More to Boating than Boating
While floating on a waterbody is the primary objective for sure, it isn’t necessarily the only part of boating unless you want it to be. We all know about fishing, but having a boat also opens up the options of going snorkelling, diving, swimming in the middle of nowhere, water skiing, parasailing and even sunbathing. However, do be careful and get to know the mandatory laws and regulations in the region before doing anything because not every activity will be allowed everywhere.
It’s an Adventure Every Time
We all love adventures as children, but as people grow up, they give up on their adventurous spirit amidst all the stress of life in general. The second you decide to buy a boat though, you are opening a door to new adventures again, and this time, you will actually get to have them too. Exploring the nooks and corners of the huge Lake Windermere or navigating through the Norfolk Broads will be an adventure every time. It is suggested that if you are planning to go to one of these places, take the kids as they will have a wonderful time messing around on the water.
Most of us have secretly or openly expressed the wish to buy a boat someday, but so few actually go through with it – and that it’s a shame really. There are just too many new experiences to be unlocked here to skip this wish.
