{"product_id":"9781532024474","title":"Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills: Learn How to Maintain Your Own Boat and Save Thousands of Dollars","description":"\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":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132680650992,"sku":"9781532024474","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781532024474_p0.jpg?v=1763740766","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781532024474","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}