shouldnt couples communicate before big purchases???

Bf decided to buy a new to him boat the other day... $4,000..... im beyond mad. First we have a boat that works just fine (although hes been trying to sell it for a while now) it can sit up to 10 people and has SEATS. its all open and i really like it. new boat is small, has a tiny cabin where he can drive all enclosed (wouldnt you want to feel the wind in your hair??) and NO SEATS. told me i can sit on the edge of the boat.... ya because i really want to go flying into the ocean..... Im so infuriated about it, it was such a waste of money....