So, You Want To Buy A Boat? is an easy to read work of non-fiction that was written for those who dream of boat ownership as well as for those with experience. Not addressed are engine displacements, sailboat rigs, manufacturers of boats that are to be shunned or endorsed. Rather, whether one can get aboard and off a boat, know where to keep a boat, and consider what type of boat makes the most sense are some of the topics that are addressed. This book is a guide that may keep marriages intact and help boaters to enjoy their vessels. This is a fine gift for anyone interested in recreational boating.