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Exciting times - how to find the boat that's right for you. Top items to check from budget to accessories. PLUS bonus - how to test a boat on the water. Timestamps 01:15 Buying brand new - start with your rowing plans? What will you use it for? - Recreation - High performance shell - Racing or not racing - Your water - flat or rough open water? 03:00 Boat size for your weight. You should choose a range of weights to reflect your needs. A 15kg range is normal - from below and above your mid-point. The test is can you get the oars out at the finish while rowing square blades? Different boat builders have multiple hull shapes - mid weight and heavyweight hull shapes. 05:00 Your physical proportions Have you got a long or short back? 06:00 Price budget for your new boat. Things that cost more and add to the overall price - boat materials - - rigger choices (aluminium or carbon fibre) or reverse wing - shipping from overseas manufacturers 08:00 Accessories add cost. Here is a list of things which you can a