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Looked at 33s for a bit but at the end of the day I would still want a gun |
BBYWSTY, I'm not saying this is similar to you but some of the things you're said sound familiar to what happened to a member here years ago and it still stands as something everyone wanting to buy a big power offshore boat for the first time should read. Do a search by user name Jay13. He bought a 41 Apache thinking it was something he had to have. A lot to learn from his decisions.
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I’ll check it out thanks |
Originally Posted by BBYSTWY
(Post 4660263)
I do have a question dan....you’ve obviously dumped loads of money into your cig as you’ve said...do you ever regret all the money you’ve put into her and just wish you would have paid more for one that was “done”?? I bought mine cheap $50k and now I`m up to about $200k invested (and thats with me doing 99% of the work, can`t even imagine paying someone ) and it`s worth maybe 90k. You tell someone you have a $200k into a 1986 boat they`re gonna think you fell on your head and rode the short bus to school. It snowballs quickly. Drives took a $hit month in. (boom there goes $8k) Top ends first year Motors were $hit , tons of blow by, carbs were crap, tune was crap. cylinder walls were washed down.(blowby) Milky oil etc. Transom was done before I bought it, (make sure you check that ) Gas Tanks leaked redid interior Redid cuddy, Trailer was crap. Took that down to bare metal. Convert trailer to EOH Every light , wire and tire new Drives took a dump twice ( now I have 5`s) Lost a prop. Tons of prop testing. Swim platform Headers leaked (new exhaust) Drive Guardians Had no stereo AC install Headsets 4 sets of starters Knock sensors, EGT gauges, AFRs Bottom work Anchor locker Charger , batteries Refrigerator, TV etc etc ...... But I`m very anal and can`t stand stuff that`s not right so I go above and beyond most people I think. My interior was new but it was white and I hate when stuff looks dirty (white always does) so I changed that even thou it really didn`t need it ... At the end of the day it`s a boat that`s very solid and does everything I want it to do. The memories with my family spent on it are priceless. I know every nut and bolt. If you stop thinking about resale it makes it easier:lolhit: They don`t make boats like this anymore I love the look of the flat deck. At this point I`ve solved most of the early issues so it is much more enjoyable. Since 2015 it`s been trouble free (except for drives)and Ive taken it everywhere boating and enjoyed the $hit out of it. Gets a ton of attention everywhere . I don`t plan on getting rid of it so I`ve stopped counting $$ spent but trust me the first 2 years I wanted to burn it every other weekend. If you`re not a maniac with having things perfect and can do things at a slower pace you`ll be fine maybe? I`m unable to do that. I`ve looked at a bunch of boats for sale and myself and my wife can`t find a replacement thats we like. I`d like a 50' Hustler or a Black Thunder with #6 drives but then I`m starting all over with unknown issues / buying someone elses problems. None of this probably helps... I can tell you now I regret nothing 5 years later. (expect when I see a sweet 50' Hustler for sale :D) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4f026b33cf.jpg I saw it and I was sold . |
Thanks for that Dan. Because last evening we met with the estate planner and I had to put a dollar value on the boat, dock and lake house. This was for "the plan" as they call it. I refer to it as "(Stephen doesn't get play stuff plan). Money in the for colleges, donations, caskets, churches and not a single knicker earmarched "boat or turbos". The bride remembers what we paid for I think 12 years ago so when I spit out a realistic current value, she about fell out. I can now show her this and she'll see it could've been much worse! |
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Never...ever.....look back at boat receipts. Only look back at boating memories. Just saying. |
I have completed one major restoration on a boat that I bought new in 1991. I love the boat and attempted to fix everything that needed repair and made several major upgrades. I spent more on the re-do than the original boat. I had regrets initially but I am just fine with the boat, the money spent, and that resale will never come close to my investment. I am hopefully close to finishing my second project. I bought a low hour 29 Fountain. It needed some cosmetic work,but appeared to be sound mechanically. I started on the exterior redoing the paint from teal and pink to red white and blue. The new skins and carpet match the new boat color. There was rot in the cabin so all that had to be fixed. The old stereo was junk and a new high grade 2000 watt system was installed. The dash was redone and fitted with new Autometer gauges and Garmin chart plotter. The old windshield looked like crap next to all the new and was replaced. I was going to freshen the 525SC, but found water damage. Decided to start over with a new 540. I built the motor with forged 4340 internals ,Brodix alluminum heads, hydrolic roller cam and valve train, Fitech fuel injection, CMI sport tube headers, The increased power demanded a stronger drive. Imco SCX upper, Imco -2 SC lower with a Drive Guardian. I think that I may have everything ready by NewYears Day. Again, I Have spent way more money than I will ever recoup. But I will have just what I wanted and I plan on keeping the boat. If you have the patience to do the rebuild and the money to cover the ever increasing bills, just do it. When you get done, you will have a like new boat that is customized to your specs. Then enjoy it. Boating and prudent money management are like gas and water. Have fun while you can. |
Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4660318)
I`ve thought about this before.
I bought mine cheap $50k and now I`m up to about $200k invested (and thats with me doing 99% of the work, can`t even imagine paying someone ) and it`s worth maybe 90k. You tell someone you have a $200k into a 1986 boat they`re gonna think you fell on your head and rode the short bus to school. It snowballs quickly. Drives took a $hit month in. (boom there goes $8k) Top ends first year Motors were $hit , tons of blow by, carbs were crap, tune was crap. cylinder walls were washed down.(blowby) Milky oil etc. Transom was done before I bought it, (make sure you check that ) Gas Tanks leaked redid interior Redid cuddy, Trailer was crap. Took that down to bare metal. Convert trailer to EOH Every light , wire and tire new Drives took a dump twice ( now I have 5`s) Lost a prop. Tons of prop testing. Swim platform Headers leaked (new exhaust) Drive Guardians Had no stereo AC install Headsets 4 sets of starters Knock sensors, EGT gauges, AFRs Bottom work Anchor locker Charger , batteries Refrigerator, TV etc etc ...... But I`m very anal and can`t stand stuff that`s not right so I go above and beyond most people I think. My interior was new but it was white and I hate when stuff looks dirty (white always does) so I changed that even thou it really didn`t need it ... At the end of the day it`s a boat that`s very solid and does everything I want it to do. The memories with my family spent on it are priceless. I know every nut and bolt. If you stop thinking about resale it makes it easier:lolhit: They don`t make boats like this anymore I love the look of the flat deck. At this point I`ve solved most of the early issues so it is much more enjoyable. Since 2015 it`s been trouble free (except for drives)and Ive taken it everywhere boating and enjoyed the $hit out of it. Gets a ton of attention everywhere . I don`t plan on getting rid of it so I`ve stopped counting $$ spent but trust me the first 2 years I wanted to burn it every other weekend. If you`re not a maniac with having things perfect and can do things at a slower pace you`ll be fine maybe? I`m unable to do that. I`ve looked at a bunch of boats for sale and myself and my wife can`t find a replacement thats we like. I`d like a 50' Hustler or a Black Thunder with #6 drives but then I`m starting all over with unknown issues / buying someone elses problems. None of this probably helps... I can tell you now I regret nothing 5 years later. (expect when I see a sweet 50' Hustler for sale :D) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4f026b33cf.jpg I saw it and I was sold . If anyone is ever concerned about money wasted or what a boat is worth later, just skip boating... go buy a crotch rocket and save thousands lol |
Originally Posted by cigrocket
(Post 4660372)
Never...ever.....look back at boat receipts. Only look back at boating memories. Just saying. |
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