There is a proverb about boat owners: ‘Happiest days in boat owners life is the day they buy it and the day they sell it ‘. This is not meant to discourage the future boat owners but to prepare them that having a boat is a serious commitment. Lots of people make mistakes thinking that purchasing a used boat means saving money. It is anything but that. And you will surely be happiest when you sell it or if you manage to keep it in such a shape.

One thing that boaters in Florida have to be on the lookout for is Manatee protection zones.

Life jackets or Personal Floating Devices (PFD) are buoyant life-savers that always keep a person afloat (conscious or unconscious) in the water. Life jackets are mandatory boating accessories that even experienced sailors are advised to wear, because water has taken away the lives of many good swimmers. International organizations like the International Life Savers association stress on the mandatory wearing of life jackets while out at water.

The Monterey 322 is a spacious express cruiser that offers quality craftsmanship and a long list of great features for a very good value. The cockpit has good room for entertaining and when you need extra room, just remove the transom seat. Plenty of cockpit space for a cocktail party or a evening of slow dancing on the hook.