{"product_id":"boaters-beware-of-repair-bills-learn-how-to-maintain-your-own-boat-and-save-thousands-of-dollars-9781532024481","title":"Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills: Learn How to Maintain Your Own Boat and Save Thousands of Dollars","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael Bivona Cpa\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Motor Sports - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're probably familiar with the difficulty of dealing with service departments when getting a vehicle repaired-but what happens when that vehicle is a boat?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThose encounters are harrowing-and even if you're only boating on a seasonal basis, they occur frequently. From general boat repairs, annual winterizing service, dry docking, and springtime tune-ups, it may seem like the bills never end.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael Bivona, a certified public accountant, helps you navigate being a boat owner in this guide to saving money. He's saved more than $150,000 in repairs and maintenance over his forty-plus years of boating and has avoided many unhappy breakdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you do maintenance and repairs yourself or go to a professional, he shares money-saving tips, including: \u003c\/p\u003e - Unless there is extensive damage to your boat, always insist on a written estimate. - Never tell a service department to do whatever is necessary to fix your boat. - Always carefully inspect your boat if someone else has made repairs. \u003cp\u003eWith a bit of training and hands-on experience, you can also enjoy boating without draining your life savings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46490596245655,"sku":"9781532024481","price":1016.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781532024481.jpg?v=1766346086","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/boaters-beware-of-repair-bills-learn-how-to-maintain-your-own-boat-and-save-thousands-of-dollars-9781532024481","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}