Any boat fans here?

WakeOfAshes

Not that I am looking to buy anytime soon... however if you were going to spend 20k on a boat, where would you start to look? I'd sure like a good boat that I could take out on the great lakes.... maybe had an inside cabin. Could do a little fishing with it. idk... something like that.

NolaFree810

id probably start with a place that sells boats

WakeOfAshes

This is like a two year plan.... and something i havent even talked with my wife about. The thing is, there are literally billions of options and it is a little confusing for someone whose never been into boating.

NolaFree810

up has a boat he could help you, also im sure there are online boat forums you could prob easily find..thats what i do

laurjohn2

i live on a lake that has a ton of people with boats. of course, i'm the only person wihtout one. my father-in-law comes over with a canoe occassionally, and my brother uses an inflatable raft decked out with a motor. its actually pretty cool. i would probably go with a smaller, inexpensive boat to see if it would get used enough, then go with the bigger boat later

WakeOfAshes

i live on a lake that has a ton of people with boats. of course, i'm the only person wihtout one. my father-in-law comes over with a canoe occassionally, and my brother uses an inflatable raft decked out with a motor. its actually pretty cool. i would probably go with a smaller, inexpensive boat to see if it would get used enough, then go with the bigger boat later

That's good advice... however for what I want to use it for, smaller wouldnt cut it. I'm not looking for water skiing, although wouldnt mind if I could do that too... but really looking for a boat that the family could cut it on, maybe do a little fishing... remote picnicking... that type of shit.

having the freedom to do that sort of shit sounds sooooo refreshing.

laurjohn2

you also have to weigh in the cost to register and insure the boat, and whether or not your vehicle can tow it ok. need room to put it on your property when not in use (thats my biggest issue, would take up half my driveway)

WakeOfAshes

And if you buy a big boat and want to keep it at the marina instead of tow it back and forth everyday,... then you need to rent a boat slip. They charge by the length of your boat. Average ($1,000) for a boat up to 25-27'.

1000 per year? or money??? and yeah... I would like to dock it instead of tow it back and forth. I have a truck that could toe it, but seems like I'd get more use out of it if I didnt have to hassle with loading and unloading more then once a year.

WakeOfAshes

All depends on what type of boating you want to do.

Fishing.
Cruising.
Sailing.
Skiing.
Weekend.

20K is a good chunk of change so you should be able to find whatever style you are looking for. Not new of course,.... but a good used boat.

Priorities when I was looking for a boat was:
Cuddy Cabin, Trailorable, and Beachable.
I ended up with a 20' SeaRay Cuddy. V8 I/O.
Easily trailorable with my small GMC Jimmy.
Small cabin for sleeping (spent 2 nights on it).
Fast enough to wakeboard, tube, ski behind.
Plus there is a toilet onboard for my ladies to use.
I also wanted a wrap around handrail around the front that was high enough to put your legs under,... so you can sit up there when the boat is moving (illegal btw).

Your boat sounds like exactly what I am looking for! How is the resale value on boats? They seem like they hold their value no?

mrAPE

I would like a supra

WakeOfAshes

I would like a supra

I'd for sure want a cabin and something that was comfortable enough to lounge around on all day while we did some fishing or swimming or whatever.

mrAPE

Supra is a boat that is made for wakeboarding. Usually running from 40-100 k

WakeOfAshes

If you are going to dock your boat at a slip,.... then get a 25'-27' boat.
There is plenty of room on that size boat for relaxing and cruising.
Plus it is small enough to trailer if you want too.

Those length boats have full size heads that includes toilet, shower, and sink.
Plus those size boats have a small kitchenette. And the 27' 'might' have an Aft cabin,... which means a bed underneath the drivers seat.

But gas milage sucks on them big bastards too.
Probably get 2-3 miles per gallon.

sweet \m/ thanks for all the info. Thread was a success. You totally got me pointed in the right direction.

2-3 miles per gallon. FUCK.

MetalSSlayer

My parents have a boat that's older than I am. Damn thing broke again the last time we took it out.

MetalSSlayer

I love the boat, but it has broken down the last three times we've taken it out.

laurjohn2

when the boat breaks down, can AAA come out and tow it?

Shane

WakeOfAshes

My boat came with:

10 Lifejackets
Bimini Top
Depth/Fish Finder
Handheld GPS
Toilet
Water Skis
Kid Water Skis
Tube
2-Tow Rope
8-Deck Lines
2- Anchors
Battery
Ship to Shore Radio
Compass
Cuddy Cabin with Cushions
V8 Running Motor
Trailor

$500

Needed Water Impellor.
$20 part + new gaskets.

=P~ im so fucking jelly right now. 500 bucks! jesus. nice find.

WakeOfAshes

damn straight nigga.

Bottle_Tree

I just want a little rowboat to go fishing in.

WakeOfAshes

Boat shows are GREAT!
I know if I ever buy a Sailboat,....that I would want a McGregor.

You can put large motors on those sailboats and go waterskiing behind your sailboat.

The thing I am trying to figure out is where is the value. Like With motorcycles, They really retain their value... so buying new verses buying a 1 year old bike is like a couple grand difference. You can probably get a little more of a bike buying old, but it's not that big of a difference because bikes hold their value so well.

I need to find out what the market is on boats. If boats are like motorcycles then I'd probably want to buy new and would love the boat shows. If they are more like cars then fuck that.. I'll get a 5 year old boat for 1/3 of the value.