Buying a motor cruiser should be easy, but there is a mind bendingly wide set of choices to make. Should you buy new or second-hand? Should you buy privately from a broker or from a dealer? Do you want displacement or planing speeds? Off-shore capability or low speed a manoeuvrability for river use? Cockpit space or Accommodation? Performance or Economy? Ease of maintenance or a restoration project to keep you busy for 3 winters? This book will help potential buyers through the process so that they can forget about the technicalities and concentrate on getting the most out of one of the most rewarding pastimes in the world.