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Thinking about buying a used boat but...?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Blatz, Jun 26, 2011.

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  1. Blatz

    Blatz Member

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    I live in a lakeside community and I'm tired of looking out at the lake. I want to be in it cruising around and playing but there is a problem, I don't know anything about boats. I see boats here and there for sale but I really don't know what to look for when deciding if it's worth the price or if it's just a piece of junk that may or may not float.

    Anybody here have any experience with boats that can give me a few tips on what to look for?
     
    #1 Blatz, Jun 26, 2011
  2. RoxSqaud

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    Get some Jet Skis.

    Them things are fun.
     
    #2 RoxSqaud, Jun 26, 2011
  3. Blatz

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    I thought about jet skies but while I really want it for fun, I also want to chill, relax, get a little sun and some fishing.
     
    #3 Blatz, Jun 26, 2011
  4. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    The two best days of a boat owner's life - the day he buys it and the day he sells it.
     
    #4 bobrek, Jun 26, 2011
  5. Pole

    Pole Lies, damn lies, stats, and peer reviewed studies
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    I've owned five boats in my life.........nothing huge, smallest being a 15' whaler with a 70HP evinrude, and the biggest being 22' bay boat with a 150 Yamaha. Renting a boat is very expensive...........but not NEARLY as expensive as buying and maintaining one.
     
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  6. macalu

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    this pretty much sums it up. how often do you really think you're gonna use it? if it sits there 360 out of 365 days a year, is it really worth it?
     
    #6 macalu, Jun 26, 2011
  7. Blatz

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    That's pretty close to what a friend told me. She said, "You want to know what it's like to own a boat? Drive down the freeway with your windows down and start throwing money out." Lol is it really that bad?

    I really don't know how often I might use it. I would like to think it would be quite bit but.....I don't know.
     
    #7 Blatz, Jun 26, 2011
  8. RoxSqaud

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    Jet skis man.
     
    #8 RoxSqaud, Jun 26, 2011
  9. VooDooPope

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    I've reported everyone who suggested jetskis. I hope you all get banned.:p

    If you are on or near water then having a boat is awesome. Like everything the more you put into it the more you get out.

    Does your community have a marina or slip? That makes all the difference in the world.

    If you aren't sure sure don't sink $30-60 grand into a boat.

    Sail boat, ski boat, fishing boat, cabin cruiser, pontoon, deck boat,'runabout, center console, what kind of boat do you want?

    You might as well have asked, I live by a road, what kind of car should I buy.
     
    #9 VooDooPope, Jun 26, 2011
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    my dad told me the 2 best days in a mans life, is the day he buys a boat, and the day he sells that same boat.
     
    #10 IBTL, Jun 26, 2011
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    Your dad has posted in this thread.
     
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  12. Blatz

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    I have a slip but there is also a couple of marinas within 5-10 minutes from me. Some of the boats I've been looking at are similar to these

    http://www.ablboats.com/90360

    http://www.ablboats.com/89696
     
    #12 Blatz, Jun 26, 2011
  13. macalu

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    #13 macalu, Jun 27, 2011
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    Why not just get a cheap flat bottom aluminum boat with an outboard?
     
    #14 G Zus Kryst, Jun 27, 2011
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    Don't most of your neighbors have boats? I'd buy beer and ask for rides on their boats.
     
    #15 weslinder, Jun 27, 2011
  16. bobrek

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    My son would have a more clever monikor. :)
     
    #16 bobrek, Jun 27, 2011
  17. VooDooPope

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    If you have a slip use it. Nothing like being able to walk out your door and go for a midnight cruise or a quick afternoon swim.

    The first boat you posted is an all purpose runabout boat. It probably seats 6 comfortably (plus a kid or 2)

    The second boat is a nice deck boat. It's much larger and better for a large group. It's big enough to anchor some place and walk around on.

    Notice the difference in price.

    I'd suggest checking out your neighbors boats, go to a boat store to window shop and have a sales guy show you the differences (don't buy new) or even better go to a boat show and see them all under 1 roof.
     
    #17 VooDooPope, Jun 27, 2011
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    I think the more important question is, do you have hoes?
     
    #18 pradaxpimp, Jun 27, 2011
  19. Dubious

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    Boat - a hole in the water in which you throw money
     
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    This is correct - very expensive and turrble resale value. Eveybody I know who has one regrets the purchase because the use/cost ratio is scary.
     
    #20 SamFisher, Jun 27, 2011
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