How about buying a new boat from a dealer?
Are prices negociable?
Any rules of thumb?
Thanks for any advice
David

Prices are negotiable.

Unlike buying a new Buick or Toyota, there will probably only be one dealer in
your region for the boat brand you settle on.

Unlike buying a new car, the prices posted on a new boat *might* be MSRP, or
they might be substantially higher. "Invoice" is more problematic on a boat
than on a car, and since boats are not a high-volume business like automobiles-
you won't be usually be buying a boat for a $200 gross markup.

Another challenge is that someof the boats you see for sale will have equipment
added by the local dealer, so it is more difficult to compare apples vs.
apples.

You will want to buy from your local guy, if at all possible, but don't be
afraid to check prices from dealers well out of town. Shop backwards.
Get a few prices from out of the area *before* you see your local guy. It will
help you know whether you're getting a competitive deal or not.