Buying a Boat

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Boats are a hole in the water capable of absorbing an unlimited amount of money without ever being filled.

Tell us what kind of boats you've had (years and models) and what the problems have been? Because this has not been our experience at all. However, we hear this all the time, but only from people who have never owned boats. That and the "the two best days" trope.

Being out on my boat is one of my favorite places to be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boats are a hole in the water capable of absorbing an unlimited amount of money without ever being filled.

Tell us what kind of boats you've had (years and models) and what the problems have been? Because this has not been our experience at all. However, we hear this all the time, but only from people who have never owned boats. That and the "the two best days" trope.

Being out on my boat is one of my favorite places to be.

That's nice, but don't pretend that boating is not an expensive hobby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boats are a hole in the water capable of absorbing an unlimited amount of money without ever being filled.

Tell us what kind of boats you've had (years and models) and what the problems have been? Because this has not been our experience at all. However, we hear this all the time, but only from people who have never owned boats. That and the "the two best days" trope.

Being out on my boat is one of my favorite places to be.

DP- we will be getting our boat this spring . Would you mind sharing some of your favorite/fun places to go boating in this area?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boats are a hole in the water capable of absorbing an unlimited amount of money without ever being filled.

Tell us what kind of boats you've had (years and models) and what the problems have been? Because this has not been our experience at all. However, we hear this all the time, but only from people who have never owned boats. That and the "the two best days" trope.

Being out on my boat is one of my favorite places to be.

That's nice, but don't pretend that boating is not an expensive hobby.

A lot depends on the size of the boat, the type of engine(s), how fast you go (how much fuel you burn). Larger boats (yachts) have so many complicated auxiliary systems that they can get pretty expensive. But smaller boats with modern outboards aren't particularly expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boats are a hole in the water capable of absorbing an unlimited amount of money without ever being filled.

Tell us what kind of boats you've had (years and models) and what the problems have been? Because this has not been our experience at all. However, we hear this all the time, but only from people who have never owned boats. That and the "the two best days" trope.

Being out on my boat is one of my favorite places to be.

DP- we will be getting our boat this spring . Would you mind sharing some of your favorite/fun places to go boating in this area?

Congrats. What are you getting, and where?

[Anonymous]

Mako.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mako.

Awesome. We spend a lot of time in the rivers on the Western shore, and in the Bay when it's nice.

[Anonymous]

Boat PP - if I don't know anything about boating, what's the best way to learn and eventually get one for myself?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Boat PP - if I don't know anything about boating, what's the best way to learn and eventually get one for myself?

Make friends with a local boating group. Many of them would probably love to take you out with them. Be a good guest by bringing food and drinks, and wearing shoes that don't mark the decks. Be early.

And it depends what kind of boating you want to do. There are lots of sailing organizations.

[Anonymous]

... instead, stand in a cold shower and tear up $100 bills.

[Anonymous]

I would try getmyboat.com or some other rental places like Airbnb. I think you would enjoy this more for your $15k-$25k as you wouldn’t have to deal with storage and maintenance. Last thing you want is a cheap boat as other things add up fast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2 days boat owners never forget, the day they get it and they day they get rid of it.

if u must get one get a used pontoon boat perfect for the sound.

Aluminum hulls (pontoons) can have all sorts of serious problems with galvanic corrosion in salt water if you don’t stay on top of your sacrificial anodes.

If you don’t understand anything about what I just said, then don’t buy a pontoon boat for salt water use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boats are a hole in the water capable of absorbing an unlimited amount of money without ever being filled.

Tell us what kind of boats you've had (years and models) and what the problems have been? Because this has not been our experience at all. However, we hear this all the time, but only from people who have never owned boats. That and the "the two best days" trope.

Being out on my boat is one of my favorite places to be.

That's nice, but don't pretend that boating is not an expensive hobby.

It’s as expensive as you make it. Doesn’t have to be though.

The reality is, the MORE you use a boat, the cheaper and more reliable it is. Cheaper per hour of use, and more reliable because it’s constantly getting used and maintained.

The boats that work best are the ones that get used weekly. The ones that are the worst are the ones that sit on a trailer 350 days a year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mako.

Awesome. We spend a lot of time in the rivers on the Western shore, and in the Bay when it's nice.

Good choice. Quality hull.

What motor?

[Anonymous]

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Currently refurbishing a 30 year old sailboat. a boat is a hole in the water in which you mercilessly throw money.

But I walk also look at Carolina skiffs. if you plan on going out in the ocean, a deeper V will provide a lot more comfort. if you are staying in shore then a shallow V or a flats type of boat would suit.

they always say that if it flies floats or focks its cheaper to rent. so keep that in mind that maybe you could rent a boat down there for a while to try out different styles.

center console is nice open walkaround, no privacy and no were to relax. a cuddy cabin might be nice as it can provide some privacy (bathroom) or minor conveniences like a kitchenette and place to get out out of the weather if its too hot, too sunny, raining, ect. a place to keep your fishing poles/toys locked up so you don't have to transport them back and forth