If you have decided to purchase a boat, odds are you have done lots of research to prepare for your purchase. No matter how prepared you feel, ensure that you do these 3 essentials things before you sign on the dotted line.

Take a Boating Course

Even if you are very familiar with boating, owning and operating your own boat is much different than being a passenger. Take a boating safety course to ensure that you understand all of the rules of the water so that you can boat as safely as possible. State-specific safety courses are best, as they …