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Fall 2025
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efore Ish Monroe became a household name
in professional bass fishing, he built a strong
foundation in the world of boats—not just by using them, but by selling them. His early career in new and
used boat and car sales gave him valuable insights into the
realities of buying, maintaining, and optimizing bass boats—
knowledge that he now brings to fellow anglers seeking to
make smart decisions on the water.
In this article, Monroe doesn’t just speak as a pro angler—he shares insider tips from the showroom floor to the launch ramp, helping anglers navigate the nuances of deciding on how, when, where, why, and for what price an angler should or could buy or sell a used boat. Here he shares his insight on the reasons for leaning on a boat dealership throughout the process. Here’s what he said…
CHOOSING A DEALERSHIP IS A SMART MOVE FOR USED BOAT BUYERS AND SELLERS
Let’s face it. Bass boats are expensive. Aside from a house, and maybe a car or tow vehicle, they can be one of the highest-ticketed items that a person buys; so, opting for a used boat is a good option to help stretch the budget.
Often people think of buying or selling a used boat as something done privately, but just like the WesternBass classifieds, the dealership is a tool that a buyer or seller can use to assist in the process and in reality, the dealership is a buyer/sellers friend before, during and after the deal in many different ways.
FOR BUYERS:
PEACE OF MIND THROUGH PROFESSIONAL INSPECTIONS
Buying through a dealership gives consumers confidence that the boat has been professionally inspected by trained marine technicians. It’s not just about purchasing a vessel—it’s about knowing the engine, electrical systems, and hull have been vetted and cleared. That assurance matters, especially when making a major investment. This
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