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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > September 2019 > 7 Steps to Selecting the Best Boat for Beginners
The gentle lapping of the waves, the feeling of freedom on the water, access to the best fishing spots, the feeling of being surrounded by nature's beauty… there are many reasons to take the initial steps toward becoming a first-time boat owner.
But, how do you know which boat will be best? And, how do you start the process of picking out the right boat? Selecting the best boat for beginners isn't hard, but it does require you to ask yourself a few key questions.
The important thing to keep in mind that the best beginner fishing boat for one person may not be the ideal beginner fishing boat for another. Follow the below seven steps to find a boat that suits your fishing lifestyle:
When you make your final decision on the best beginner fishing boat for you, don't forget to sign up for a beginner boating course and register your boat. Look for US Coast Guard approved boating for beginners courses that will help you learn the state boating laws and regulations before you get behind the helm.
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Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
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