Similar to car auctions, you need to be fairly knowledgeable on the subject if you are to pick up the best deals. If you’re not, take someone along with you who knows what they are talking about. One of the biggest dangers is that you may not know the complete history of the vessel and unfortunately people that know their boat is going to be repossessed are more likely to ignore critical maintenance. You should consider getting a survey done on the boat in order to uncover any hidden damage. There is always the possibility, with used boats, that they are worth considerably less than what you pay or that the cost of repairs will outstrip the purchase price.