Originally Posted by Steve_H

lucky sperm club.

lots of very successful self made guys on this board also.

alot of these expensive boats are owned by corporations too. (entertainment write-off)

i would imagine lots of people are in debt up to their eyeballs.(not judging anyone here)

theres also a few guys that buy an expensive boat , make payments on it for 6 months to a year , then get out. if they buy it right , they don't lose much and even make a profit in some cases. better know what your doing if you try that route.

Originally Posted by Steve_H

lucky sperm club.

lots of very successful self made guys on this board also.

alot of these expensive boats are owned by corporations too. (entertainment write-off)

i would imagine lots of people are in debt up to their eyeballs.(not judging anyone here)

theres also a few guys that buy an expensive boat , make payments on it for 6 months to a year , then get out. if they buy it right , they don't lose much and even make a profit in some cases. better know what your doing if you try that route.

Originally Posted by Sean H

don't forget the guys who buy cheap boats and dump a ton of money into them with no hopes to ever get it out..... :D

and always find a way to write a part of your boat off.. home equity, second home, business... every little bit helps

my next boat will be owned by my company and it will take a big loss next year... :D :D if you have any more questions, you can forward my mail to Leavenworth, Ks..... :D :drink:

Originally Posted by masher44

Your accountant will submit your statement next year with soap on a rope enclosed.... :drink:

Originally Posted by Sean H

you should talk, why is the IRS calling me about you claiming me as a dependent? :eek:

Originally Posted by offshoredrillin

Ok, I'll try to make this my first ever sensible post... What you need to have is the ability to know when to draw the line, big power and big speed means big money, not just to purchase it but to maintain it as well. I have a 42 Cig Tiger, does just over 72, but has a great ride in rough and is a dream to drive. I also have a Formula 311, does just over 70, and also a dream to drive. When buying the tiger I overlooked many boats with big power, as I have had that in the past and I have reached a time in my life that I want turn key reliability. Penis/boat envy will always leave you looking and wishing and not really enjoying your time on the water, if you really want to move up, set up a financial plan to work towards it, figure out exactly what you want/need in a boat and start looking. prices right now will be at a premium, so ride what you have this summer and just keep your eyes open, debt sucks, been there many years ago...hillbilly is right, if you over extend yourself, and something does break, how can you afford to fix it? ...Rob

Originally Posted by Sean H

don't forget the guys who buy cheap boats and dump a ton of money into them with no hopes to ever get it out..... :D

Originally Posted by On The Heat

This post is for everyone on this forum with a $150k+ boat.

I was at the SML Poker Run this weekend in my 28' Nordic Heat (which I feel is a nice boat), and as I look around , I realize that I am very small and very slow at 70 MPH :). How do I get into that 37' Active Thunder or 38' Hustler with the twin 525's or 575's? Better yet, how about the 43' Nortech I dream about each night?

I feel I make a good living but I can't seem to swallow a $1500/month boat payment - am I missing something? Of course, my intent here is not to be offensive or in any way, shape or form learn of anyone's income however, I feel like I something is amiss? Is there a trick to taking a loan for the boat of your dreams or do you just have to straight up afford it?

I had a beat on a 32' Sunsation Innovator I found in my price range ($125) however, I am now asking myself if I will be happy when I am still surrounded by larger and still faster boats.

Anyone have $.02 they can throw at me? I will put in towards the down payment on my next boat :).