Yeah I did check out the courses the other day after I saw in a separate thread. Around $2500 for a course seems like it would be a good idea for sure if I get a boat!

Actually, (in my opinion) it would be much more beneficial to take a basic boating safety course first. You can do one online (BoatUS) or take one from the USCG Auxiliary or US Power Squadron. The online one can be done in an afternoon, or no more than a day or two and it's free. After you do that and get a boat (and a little bit of experience) would be the time to take the Tres Martin course! :)

I definitely agree. Already been taking an online safety course on boatingbasics.

Dave at MDG performance here in MD has a Bullet and a cafe coming up for sale that would make great starter boats and they are both priced to where you wouldnt take a huge hit in a year or so for moving up :)