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Old 06-21-2008, 02:42 PM
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There's never a good time to buy a boat. Ever.

Unfortunately that's never stopped me.

If you have to have one, now might be an opportune time to buy one.
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Old 06-22-2008, 12:38 PM
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You should wait. Boating is no fun right now.

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Clay that is the best looking crew you have ever posted!
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I bought my first boat almost two seasons ago and just sold it. I have never wanted to buy another one so bad in my life. Now I just need to be patient and search. Don't be nervous. Be wise with your choice and if you are not 100% happy you will be able to move it quickly. Just my thoughts. And Clay, always a nice looking crew!!!
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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
Clay that is the best looking crew you have ever posted!
Absolutely! Guess the best ones were waiting for "summer"
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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
Clay that is the best looking crew you have ever posted!
Youza!
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All I know is that waiting to see what the market is going to do isn't getting me out on the water.

If you are looking in that range the worst thing that could happen would be lose a few grand as the market continues to decline. If you are planning on keeping the boat for several years you are going to lose money anyways.

I'd pull the trigger and get out on the water - life isn't a dress rehersal.
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i will never be boatless....i did down size though...I have a 11 month old so went to a little cuddy.....don't need to do 100 mph on lake cumberland anyways...but did change boatting habits....do alot more floatting in party cove....
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I grew up with several boats in my family and view it as a must-have item. What's summer without boating?

If you want to boat in the '08 season, now is a great time to buy. If you want to air on the side of caution and miss all the fun this season, then wait until the fall/winter to buy.
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Old 06-23-2008, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Clay Washington
You should wait. Boating is no fun right now.

Love it.

Boating is not an investment. If you commit to it and want one it is always the best time.

Buying in November saving $15k and missing a summer is sh!t.

Life is short go out earn it and spend it having fun.

Following the crowd is not for me anyway, why end up in an Accord at the public pool in other people kid's piss....
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