New users guide! Can we do this?

[Thresher]

My husband and I have been considering buying a motor boat. We were thinking of a static caravan, but site fees are ridiculous. Then this summer we were mooching round the marina at Milford Haven discussing how nice it would be to have a boat instead. We stopped to window shop at the 'boats for sale' board and saw they were much more affordable than a caravan!! Too good to be true? We checked marina docking costs, again so much cheaper than a caravan site.
Is it that easy? We are going to the Southampton boat show next week to do some further research.
Do we need a licence?
Do you need 'piloting' lessons?
What else do we need to consider?
What other costs do we need to be aware of?
Any guidance/advice gratefully received.
Thank you

Yes, it's as easy as that.
The best part about having a boat is sitting in the back and having drinks and nibbles in the evening. If you actually want to take the boat out then best read all of the other posts.

 

[Bouba]

Yes, it's as easy as that.
The best part about having a boat is sitting in the back and having drinks and nibbles in the evening. If you actually want to take the boat out then best read all of the other posts.

I overheard this man on the pontoon trying to explain to his wife that he wanted a bigger boat with a rear deck big enough to relax and drink coffee…like that guy there !….as he pointed to me