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spk1 02-28-2007 12:21 PM

New boat advice
 
I am thinking of doing something crazyy,, and wanted some advice before I do so.

Recently I found a realy good deal on a 36' sport fishing boat, It has a large cabin,(2 staterooms) and a salon. It is in very good condition, just remodeled with paint inside and out, interior, and recent engine maintainence. I know in alot of cases you dont make money on a boat,, but if I got rid of my apt in the city,, and just crashed on the boat during the week. (marina is 15mins from work), I would save about $1000 a month that could go towards the boat. any thoughts?

The slip is going to be about $250 a month, and the payment on the boat with a good down, and a 5yr note is close to $500.

yesrej 02-28-2007 12:28 PM

sounds like fun to me. i know a guy that spent the entire summer on his boat and saved alot of money. he stayed on a 28' maxxum. he had a few different ladies through out the summer too.

dave911 02-28-2007 12:53 PM

Hellya. Live the dream for me!

TexomaPowerboater 02-28-2007 12:54 PM

Sounds like fun. No matter how big it is, boats get small.



If I didn't have fiancee - I would definately be living in a 37+boat. I almost did when I got out of college, but the gal had a nice warm house fully furnished and all I had to do was move in.

My only problem was with storms with high winds and rough water.

Sydwayz 02-28-2007 12:55 PM

Sounds fun.

John W. Blake 02-28-2007 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by spk1 (Post 2041830)
I am thinking of doing something crazyy,, and wanted some advice before I do so.

Recently I found a realy good deal on a 36' sport fishing boat, It has a large cabin,(2 staterooms) and a salon. It is in very good condition, just remodeled with paint inside and out, interior, and recent engine maintainence. I know in alot of cases you dont make money on a boat,, but if I got rid of my apt in the city,, and just crashed on the boat during the week. (marina is 15mins from work), I would save about $1000 a month that could go towards the boat. any thoughts?

The slip is going to be about $250 a month, and the payment on the boat with a good down, and a 5yr note is close to $500.

Houston Texas in the summer time??????? are you freakin' crazy????????? 100 degress + and 100 percent humidity ???
Best of Luck With That.......

yesrej 02-28-2007 01:24 PM

thats why they make a/c.

John W. Blake 02-28-2007 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by yesrej (Post 2041918)
thats why they make a/c.

yep - like to see that monthly bill - LMAO

dreamer 02-28-2007 01:39 PM

carefull u propably only get 60 apms.... youll need a genny too

GLH 02-28-2007 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by John W. Blake (Post 2041939)
yep - like to see that monthly bill - LMAO

I'm sure he is currently paying for AC in his place now...

I would go for it full tilt.


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