how many long time owners ???
 

so when I turned forty I decided it was time for my first cig ! I bought a 91 café , planned on keeping for 3 maybe 5 years this is the end of season 17 ! motors have been out 3 times drives rebuilt once ,and a new interior and dash . and 4th different truck still love the boat .

That's awesome! I bet there are lots of long term owners that will chime in. Probably some other short term owners trying to run 85 instead of 70 that have had their motors out annually... At least.

Way to go! Sounds like a good run.

Ive had my tiger now for 11 years, gone through everything, and its heading to be totally repainted in a few weeks. With the new power and speeds its a totally diff animal now.

I think I've had my cafe for 9 years. Second set of motors, and one of my super chargers is at DMPE right now. Second trailer, third truck. It's definitely worn now and needs interior, gauges, etc...... Doubt I see myself selling it - will probably keep it for the kids to enjoy and grow their passion with.

Bought my Donzi brand new in 2005. I did a lot of upgrades. It's kind of cool to have owned the boat since new and know everything about it.

My uncle was the original owner of my 1990 cafe racer and owned it until 2009 before giving it to me with a blown motor and soggy transom. I had it back in the water in 2011 with new motors and drives, and owned it up until February 16' when a tornado destroyed it.

Just saw you going through lakemoor. Hope you enjoy her again today.

We've had Hot for Teacher for 11+ years now....

Got my '85 Scarab III in '95 with 85 legit hrs. on it. Been through 4 sets of motors (always bigger), 2 trucks. Too many upgrades to mention. Wouldn't think of giving it up even though it needs a full cockpit redo.

Got my '85 Scarab III in '95 with 85 legit hrs. on it. Been through 4 sets of motors (always went bigger), 2 trucks and lots of upgrades. Wouldn't even think of giving it up even though it needs a full cockpit redo.

OK this is a not a performance boat

We had a 1976 Browning Mustang II with a 165 hp Mercruiser that mom and dad purchased new. EVERYTHING except the carpet and 1 prop along with routine maintenance items (oil, impeller) was original. We sold the boat in 2013 and it had about 650 hours total -- NEVER burned a drop of oil and there was never any engine issues. We were anal in regards to maintenance. In fact the trailer had the or original tires on it when we sold it -- they was a little weather checking but since the trailer and for that matter the boat was stored in a garage very close to the lake year round it was never in the sun.

We have since purchased a 226 Cobalt - and if we keep as good of care as the Mustang II we plan on using it for a VERY long time.

3pointstar

Bought my 10 meter November 1996 and just let it go this past May , just shy of 20 years. Know that thing intimately from beak to prop shaft nuts. 6 engines, 3 drives , interior and too much more to list or remember. Was a great boat and a lot of good memories ( and some not so good ones ).

Had my 38 for 16 years now, it was a trs, 525 hawk boat. Still love to run it. I guess you could say it took 14 years to dial it in.

Bought our 1978 Caribbean 26 Day Cruiser 16 years ago. New upholstery and seats. Soggy transom done about eight years ago. Twin small blocks, Edelbrock intake and exhaust. Edelbrock made aluminum exhaust back then. Pretty much original 'till valve job last April. Runs close to 60. Heavy old boat but we love it. By the way I turned 78 last March, but still like to let all out once in awhile. Will be at Toy Run in Palatka in Dec.

Got mine in Thanksgiving 07 or 08?? Probably 08 because it was right around all the bank Crash bs . Blew up motor 1st summer- Had Smith build both, of course had to punch them out.
Do not even let me count the Drives after that lol. Then SCXs now 4 yrs on them and still rocking.

Got my 91 tg in 01 3 sets of moters 2nd trailer 1 new cockpit later still have it n thinking about another resto!!!

It's been so long I can't remember how many years.

Not really a performance boat but,

In 1989 my Dad bought our first boat (17ft lund tyee) I grew up fishing in that boat. He still owns it same motor (135hp mercury black max) same trailer, 2nd kicker, and 2nd trolling motor. Its the boat I learned on. Its been a few yrs since I have been in the boat but the last time it had 335hrs on it. Spent a lot of time trolling and casting in that boat. Still looks brand new too not a scratch on her, dad takes really good care of his stuff.

Im on my third TG in four years............I'm keeping this one

My husband (thrillseeker) bought his 28' at 19 (I think, 20 max) and he's almost 34 now. We've thought about selling it but neither one of us can bear to part with it.

Only a year but I'm quickly learning that years of ownership is directly proportional (and in some cases, exponentially proportional) to "investments" that your wife mentally bookmarks and brings up when you're trying to talk her out of something like a new car...

Not that I'm telling anyone in here anything new..