Just cause she doesn't turn a wrench doesn't mean she is a "prada princess" either.

And lol at your "girly man" comment.

I call em like I see em. Usually women fall under don't mind getting dirty, having fun types or prada princesses. I've had my share of both and know which I prefer.

So if a women doesn't turn a wrench she just has to be a prada princess, I got it....you guys can keep your wrench turning ladies. No appeal at all in that.

Makes sense. You are a fishing boat oops. I mean center console guy now. Lol

One that boats year round too.

It really sucks to turn key and go out all day, everyday, all year. It really is a shi*ty life my man.

Also to add to your hate that I left a power boat for a CC, I recently got an actual fishboat.

:D let the hate run through my man.

No hate here. I go out on those too. But the hull truth is that way ~~~>

I will keep my paid membership right here.

Thanks though

I feel the always talked about brotherly love of power boaters.

it's strong and long lasting.

so you pulled the trigger on a CC, what did you get? How long did you own the sonic

Just under 3 years on the Sonic.

Got a 24 Pathfinder with a friend that does tourney fishing. Keeps us on the water for the time (while I try and make the most of the business) and island hopping. 150 V-Max and T-top on her. First trip out is this Sunday.


No clue how long it will take to recoup what I put in to the biz so I buy another big boat but even though I am always pegged as a CC guy the idea of a 32 spectre with o/b's or a MCOB Sunny with blacks sound good when that day comes. So does the A/T but pretty sure that will still be out of my reach.

Off topic but what is the biz?

Paintless dent repair. Bought in to a company that is #1 rated in our area and been in biz for 16 years.

Insurance company's are catching up to the industry of boating, 850 hp is the limit. When I sold my other 32 496 boat it was 700 a year. I was told by state farm they would not insure another of that nature so I was off shopping before I pulled the trigger. You know how close I was to buying the 525s but I got quotes of 2500 to 3500 a year and that was even going through places on this website. I cant see pissing away that much for 3 to 4 months use

Clean driving record keeping it at my house and payed cash but I have only been boating since 09 and 46 yrs old. I had my house 4 cars and a Harley with state farm

The policy for our 353 Fastech with 525s is currently thru State Farm.

I would advise not to do anything with your policy then, state farm is getting hip to the hp and speed on these boats. A lot of it has to do with the underwriter at the top knows anything about boating. I was told from my agent anything over 850 hp or 70 mph they will not insure anymore. I had 2 other boats with them before this one. A 28 with a procharged 454 and a twin 496 ho 32 and it was good with them until they got a hold of a new underwriter and he said they should not of insured the other 32.

State Farm would not insure my 575 boat last year although I have a house, condo and 4 vehicles with them. They told me 500 was the limit

496 vs 525? I choose 500EFI. ��

Bottom line is maintenance. Weather they need it or not my black 502s (that have been modded to make 540 hp) come out every year to get checked. I am one the one who does this work. Why? because I enjoy my time in the shop and I have the know how. On another note A women who know how to turn a wrench is a blessing from god (I have been on both sides of this fence). My fiance helps me on my 3500hp hemi and her 540 hp 502s in her boat.