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Boating Myths - Part I  by: News Canada (NC)-Everyone knows boating is fun, but some people who are interested in taking it up hold back because of myths they've heard about boating. In fact, boating is easy, flexible and affordable, so I'm going to discuss a few of those myths and separate fact from fiction. MYTH: Boating is expensive. It's not. In fact, it probably costs less to buy and operate a boat than you think. Following are a few examples: $10,000 to $18,000 is the average price for a 17- to 19-foot outboard-powered family runabout. $6,000 to $9,500 for the average aluminum fishing boat with outboard motor or cottage sailboat. Most boats with a selling price above $5,000 can be financed. Many banks, financial institutions and credit unions provide financing for boats. Local boat retailers also provide customized boat loan programs through arrangements with boat manufacturers or local banks. Finally, check boating magazines for financiers' advertisements. Interest rates have continued to be affordable. MYTH: Boating takes up time I can't afford. It's true. Like never before, everyone is so . . . busy. But boating is totally flexible - your family can use a boat as much or as little as you wish. Your boat is ready to go whenever you are. That means you can mesh your boating fun with your busy schedule. Try that with a ball game, soccer league or tee-off time at a golf club. Spending time with your family on a boat really is quality time. Activities on the water can include fishing, water-skiing, tubing and much more. Sharing the fun with friends makes it even better! MYTH: There's too much involved in maintaining a boat. With today's technology, there is very little maintenance required. All it takes is filling it up with gas - just as you do with a car - and some preventative maintenance your dealer will do at a minimal cost. Before a boat is stored for the winter it requires an oil change and cleaning - that's it! Boating is a great activity, particularly for the family! For further information about boat buying, including a free introductory CD-ROM visit www.DiscoverBoating.ca. About The Author News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web. News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services. This article was posted on May 10, 2003 Read More Articles from the "Recreation and Sports" Category: 50 Ideas to Get Organized and Enjoy Your Scrapbooking Hobby by Maria Gracia Could the Detroit Pistons be the Best in NBA History? by Leslie Sinclair Baseball Tickets To "Urban" Stadiums - Does Location Equal Winning? by Jay Nault Write Songs the Music Industry Wants to Hear! by Alex Forbes Discover the Fun in Fun Fly! by Bruce Bird What You Need To Know Before You Sell Your Boat by James "Doc" Lewis Trekking Poles And Hiking Staffs by Steve Gillman Choosing A Baseball Bat: Get The Basics Right! by Robert Coram Cold Water Diving by Jakob Jelling Football Or Drama? Dallas Cowboys Tickets Will Give Fans An Interesting Show by Jay Nault << Back to "Recreation And Sports" Index

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