When will you buy your LAST boat?
Can't wait to see the build.
11-29-2018, 07:30 PM
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11-30-2018, 07:26 AM
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05-24-2019, 08:06 PM
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The guy who inspired me to ask the "last boat" question is a fairly private person. However, I don't think he'd mind me saying, his budget went up but it's his 'last boat' so why not! Love it or hate it (I love it) hoping to go for a ride one day. 
60' inc platform (and beak!) huge 18'4" beam.
RR
60' inc platform (and beak!) huge 18'4" beam.
RR
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05-24-2019, 11:13 PM
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Adding my 2 cents here, can't really say when I'll buy my last boat. Started with a 23 Nova XL with a small block. Moved up to a 30 Wellcraft cruiser. Got the performance bug so I bought a 38 Top Gun. Decided to get something smaller so the gun went down the road.
Ended up buying a 47 Fountain SC with triples. Lol. So much for downsizing.
It's a sickness .🤒
Ended up buying a 47 Fountain SC with triples. Lol. So much for downsizing.
It's a sickness .🤒
05-24-2019, 11:57 PM
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Getting closer and closer to 60 man I hate the sound of that period. I prob have a couple more buys in me. I have driven so many boats and I mean so many from bayliners - bajas - to cigs to fountains to cobalts to scarabs to Donzi s to Toyota Marine and all the wake board brands along with many bass boats and even pontoon boats thru out since the 80 s to current being in the boat biz. The odd part is, I have never personally owned a twin staggard engine boat but have owned many side by sides. I actually want a staggard engine boat. I also really like 27 to 30 ft single engine boats alot - prob my favorites.. I have a couple of more buys in me 4 sure
I have never driven a Warlock or Activator or a Kyript. I want to at least drive these 3 brands just saying
I have never driven a Warlock or Activator or a Kyript. I want to at least drive these 3 brands just saying
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05-25-2019, 07:24 AM
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38 years old, so I have a couple left in me. At some point I'd like to do something kind of extreme - maurader or a big cat. Would like to try turbine power at some point.....
My father lives next to me and is 73. I can see at his age it makes sense to be in something smaller and more useable....
I think my last boat will be a small classic donzi.
My father lives next to me and is 73. I can see at his age it makes sense to be in something smaller and more useable....
I think my last boat will be a small classic donzi.
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05-25-2019, 11:13 AM
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I’m on my second “last boat”. Both project full rebuilds. The latest last boat is scheduled for two years of work. I’m a glutton for punishment.
Kids should be out of the house and off to college about the time it’s done. Latest boat will have facilities for wife and I to spend overnights.
Jason
Kids should be out of the house and off to college about the time it’s done. Latest boat will have facilities for wife and I to spend overnights.
Jason
05-25-2019, 02:52 PM
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Great Question. I'm building a Skater 368 now. Should be done by March/April 2020. I'm 58 and keep things a long, long time. It will be my last boat. At least I'm pretty sure it will be.
05-25-2019, 04:15 PM
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Timely question for my self as well. I'm 61 currently building another 30 Suberboat Y2K. I've always had boats in my life since the age of about 10. Been almost 8 years since my last go fast, and the Kayaks while fun, haven't been cutting it. I have been blessed with the use of my brothers' boats when I asked as they both have several. I've been wondering at this age if I'm going to do another performance boat, I better get busy!!! So yes I pulled the trigger. It may be my last but never say never. 
I have also been considering shelter Island yachts, I sure have a soft spot for them. Not many for sale and timing is everything. I missed an opportunity that I regret. One recently for sale (Bernie Madoffs old boat) to me is too much money and once I learned that, my wife and I fear some bad ju ju may follow. Being superstitious and all...Always looking and pondering!
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