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#41
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Grew up with my dads 1978 glastron Carlson cvx 16 that he bought brand new and still has to this day. I was 24 when I actually bought my own and it's a 1987 Concord Magnum II 20 ft. Kids and a mortgage make it tough but every year I do a little something to it to make it nicer. This year it got a new floor new seats and new engine that should be around 400 hp. I will post pics when it's all back together
#42
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At 20, I was racing in a 29' Mirage in "A" class. I didn't own the boat but got to race in it for 4 years. At the age of 24, I bought my first performance boat, a 13 year old 22' Donzi Classic. My next boat didn't come until I was 30 when I upgraded to a brand new 29' Kryptonite. Then 5 years later in 2007 I bought my 2003 38 ZrComp.
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O I agree Im very thankful for the life I have been given, the hard work sucks but the payoffs alright! I don;t no about you guys but I have a extra savings I stock all winter just for the boating season. It sure is a expensive hobby! I shoulda taken up model trains or somthin
I can't believe how many of you "youngsters" I am 34 on my way to 35 have had not one but several boats already. I wanted to pull the trigger on first boat when I was 23! Something held me back, next thing I know my first down payment on a boat, my wife is now wearing on her finger, my second down payment, she ended up driving a brand new Toyota Four Runner, Third downpayment went to a house!
I pulled the hammer when I finally turned 32 and told the wife that she got three things to my none and if I did not have a boat before we had kids, that dream was never going to happen. So the first boat I own(ed) is 1997 Baja 322. So I got a 32 foot boat for my 32nd Birthday.
Next step is either a newer Sonic or Sunsation with 525's when I can afford it and convince the wife now that we have two boys!
Congrats to all for their efforts in enjoying what we all enjoy so early in adult life.
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My father and uncles spend some serious coin on model trains!
I can't believe how many of you "youngsters" I am 34 on my way to 35 have had not one but several boats already. I wanted to pull the trigger on first boat when I was 23! Something held me back, next thing I know my first down payment on a boat, my wife is now wearing on her finger, my second down payment, she ended up driving a brand new Toyota Four Runner, Third downpayment went to a house!
I pulled the hammer when I finally turned 32 and told the wife that she got three things to my none and if I did not have a boat before we had kids, that dream was never going to happen. So the first boat I own(ed) is 1997 Baja 322. So I got a 32 foot boat for my 32nd Birthday.
Next step is either a newer Sonic or Sunsation with 525's when I can afford it and convince the wife now that we have two boys!
Congrats to all for their efforts in enjoying what we all enjoy so early in adult life.
I can't believe how many of you "youngsters" I am 34 on my way to 35 have had not one but several boats already. I wanted to pull the trigger on first boat when I was 23! Something held me back, next thing I know my first down payment on a boat, my wife is now wearing on her finger, my second down payment, she ended up driving a brand new Toyota Four Runner, Third downpayment went to a house!
I pulled the hammer when I finally turned 32 and told the wife that she got three things to my none and if I did not have a boat before we had kids, that dream was never going to happen. So the first boat I own(ed) is 1997 Baja 322. So I got a 32 foot boat for my 32nd Birthday.
Next step is either a newer Sonic or Sunsation with 525's when I can afford it and convince the wife now that we have two boys!
Congrats to all for their efforts in enjoying what we all enjoy so early in adult life.
#46
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27yrs now.. 38 Cigarette Top Gun. lip-ship have had a 16 donzi, 20 baja outlaw. formula 242. formula 311 fountain 29f1.
wouldn't give it u for anything.. it is truly a love and passion.
wouldn't give it u for anything.. it is truly a love and passion.
#48
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I'd imagine a lot of the guys with nicer boats at younger ages forgo the "nice house", fancy cars etc to keep it going.
My dad convinced me to buy a home before a boat (biggest mistake ever), and now my house has lost a TS Cig in value haha.
Anyways, at 28 I bought a 28 Powerplay, and my goal is to have a 38 PP (or Cig) by 38.
Every time I think I'm gonna sell the boat and buy bigger though I buy a new car (vette, then CTS-V), and I just bought a Harley yesterday. Gotta keep the toys diversified, but by the end of every summer I want the bigger boat.
My dad convinced me to buy a home before a boat (biggest mistake ever), and now my house has lost a TS Cig in value haha.
Anyways, at 28 I bought a 28 Powerplay, and my goal is to have a 38 PP (or Cig) by 38.
Every time I think I'm gonna sell the boat and buy bigger though I buy a new car (vette, then CTS-V), and I just bought a Harley yesterday. Gotta keep the toys diversified, but by the end of every summer I want the bigger boat.