Guide to Buying A Sports Boat

The very first sports boats were an extended arm of the jet ski family of marine craft, they were designed to be pushed hard and thrown into turns to port or starboard sharply every few seconds.  These days, a lot of individuals still drive them in this manner and it is the smaller sixteen foot sport boat models which work well for those seeking these kind of exhilaration action thrills.  In addition to speed, larger, more expensive jet boat designs are now expanding this niche, which allows them to tow water skiers and even go cruising.You might want to look for a sports boat with an outboard or engine that can produce the level of excitement that you are looking for.  Do not forget that trialling a sports boat will not likely give you the same level of performance when the sports boat is fully laden with your family or friends and all their belongings, so this must be taken into account.  There is nothing worse than setting the throttle to full pelt with everyone on board, if you do not get the desired effect you had when you took the boat out for a spin by yourself.  Those extra bodies and their belongings can make all the difference.  It is just something to be aware of.Quite a few sports boats do come with twin engines however and you can also find quieter, more fuel efficient engines as well, either four stroke or direct injection two stroke engines.  It really depends upon what you expect to get out of the craft and your main intended use for it, so always think carefully, before rushing in, to make that purchase. Another consideration is the size of your sports boat, if you are thinking of towing it on a trailer to your desired location, obviously the heavier the boat, the greater your vehicle gas consumption is going to be.Seating on a sports boat varies greatly too.  The better models have proper substantial seating rather than just pads.  The former is obviously a lot more comfortable, especially believe you me when you go through a wide turn at speed, only to bounce at height off your own swell generated from your sports boat.  The position of the seats too will affect the sport boat performance and handling characteristics, especially when you have your friends on board. Another consideration is having enough locker space for all your belongings, so that these items do not rattle around your deck space possibly causing said items damage, a typical example of this is cameras and mobile phones amongst other items.  For passenger comfort especially at speed, you might want to give thought to grab handles being on the craft, giving them something to hold onto, to steady themselves.These are all questions you can ask of the dealer or person selling you the sports boat in question that you are interested in purchasing.One last word of advice, always wear a life jacket when out on the water, not a buoyancy aid, remember too, to tell someone what your expected course is, or destination and time of arrival, or time of expected return.  Also keep a marine radio on board, up to date flares just in case something does go wrong and make sure at the very least that your mobile phone battery is fully charged up.  Keep warm and dry  clothing handy, including waterproofs and keep a supply of fresh water and food with you in case of emergency.