Who has a second boat?
 

So this has been mentioned in some threads about people having a second boat. I am considering making a purchase as my nordic project is taking forever and I miss being on the water. I'm looking at an 05 23' Sea Ray bowrider. I will never be out of the performance boat world to get that out there just looking for something to get me on the water and something I don't have to be as anal about and something I can take more than one other couple out with us. Could grab this thing after work and take off for the water and not worry about anything else.

Obviously my "big boat" is nothing like a lot of you guys have but a bigger newer performance boat is just not in the budget at the moment.

Am I crazy for thinking this is an awesome idea?? Once done, I can keep the nordic for weekend blasts, poker runs, and performance oriented fun runs and use the Sea Ray for sunset cruises and raft ups and not care if it gets a beer spilled in it or a scratch in the rub rail....just seems like worry free fun boating and I think it will light a fire under my a$$ to get the nordic project finished.

Thoughts?

We have a small 18 Key west to go with the 32 Fountain. I also bought a 14 foot pontoon I am going to convert into a Tiki barge.

2? I hope to get back down to two by the end of the year!

A rational person would stop buying boats when drinking.

Im hoping to be down to two sport boats but am kicking around the idea of a center console like what you are talking about, just have something that’s more gas and go and actually spend some time on the water for a change.

I've owned a Formula 400ss since 2018......I also own a 21ft Sea Hunt since 2010. While very different boats, I love what each of them are good at! (the 400 has been out of commission on rare occasion however the CC has never let me down!!!)

This is a sign that you might be outgrowing your performance boat or the hassles that go with one.

For me, the idea of a second boat made me take a real look at my Fountain and how we use or didn't use it. By all means if you can swing the two boat household, go for it. But you may find that your boating lifestyle is changing.

I'm down to just my 30' Scarab Panther and my 37' Active Thunder. But I also had a 34' Grand Sport cruiser that I sold a couple years ago.

Second summer with a tritoon to compliment our 42 OL. I hate to admit it, but the 'toon has been an awesome addition. Although I love the big boat, it's definitely a single purpose, get from Point A to Point B rig. The 'toon is great when you just want to relax and not worry about kissing a dock or if we have company that aren't die-hard boaters like us. I could see the SeaRay being similar.

My wife would blow my head off if I got another boat, she didn't even want this one.

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I fish a lot so I have other boats for that. I do use them to sneak into waters with friends where I’d rather not take my formula. I highly recommend multiple boats lol

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I've lost count since my after hurricane buying spree which I acquired a Great Harbor 37 trawler that I bought to repair and sell but after using and staying on it this summer I am looking at keeping it . 2 Brand-new factory Yanmar diesel packages with literally less than an hour run time and a 100 thousand of other new upgrades make it irreplaceable and a turn key world cruiser once i address the light fiberglass damage .

I am currently docking it in front of a house in cape coral until I can get it hauled in november but after this hurricane I will not leave this boat in a hurricane zone during the summer so after I get out of the yard I'm bringing it up the Tenn-Tom to northern Mississippi to Bay Springs Lake .

Before the trawler I bought a lightly damaged Islander Freeport 36 sailboat for my retirement get away but the trawler is slipping into that spot, but I love sailing and is far more exciting even though the trawler has 4 times the living space and practically. I really want to keep it because it has a brand new diesel package and sails and though its 40 years old it looks like its 5 years old being it was shipped down to Florida from Colorado recently . Also a rare desirable bird that I don't have a whole lot of money into .

I bought a lift kept lightly damaged Hunter 26 trailer sailor up for auction because it was below cheap and I had a empty 12000 lb aluminum trailer and I wanted to camp and sail America and it cost me nothing to store,

I also have a Mc 16 fast sailboat down here along with my Livingston catamaran skiff .

Up north in Michigan I have my 19' Baron/ Powerplay that needs a resto at this point and another sailboat my Prindle 16 catamaran I know I have Blow boats on the brain but their entertaining compared to slow non performance powerboats .

So a second boat is not unreasonable, lol.

But I grew up in the 80s with my dad having a small Armada at the end of the Tdock at the MCBYC in Michigan with us living on our 48' S&S sailboat along with our 26 Monza and 19 Baron along with numerous small sailboats and dinghies.
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That trawler is awesome!!!

YES!!!
Its stress free boating.

When I take the cig out theres a list of things to do that usually takes half a day and after the weekend more things to take care of .
With the jet boat I take off the cover clean the interior hook up to truck and go. I hardly ever open the hatch. End of the day I put teh cover on till next time.
$600 in for a weekend vs $120 in the jet boat.
Easier to tow.
More comfortable and more room .
Wife can drive it while I relax.
Anxiety that something will go wrong is 0
Push the throttles to the dash and she hums along at 7800rpm 50mph for days .

I didn`t want anything with an outdrive hence the jet .
I can pull up with feet of the beach in 2' of water .
No outdrive to hit anything .
Don`t have to worry about shallow spots .
Tons and tons of storage.
Sweet swim platform
table ...etc etc


Depending on the big boat for our boating was always stressful on me to get it going in time and when it broke Im sitting at home .. Summer is too short for that .


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got my 45 and use this one mainly... then a 20 open bow bayliner with a tower for skiing and tubing for the kids locally, and... a 16 open bow stingray so the kids can learn and dock by themself easily grabing the dock if needed by one hand and it stops !

and a chriscat project and a mini 13 project too...

don't ask why but each time Vin Latona post a project for sale like is chris cat or his 36 apache... i have voices in my head telling me to buy them also... !!!

CIG and 16’ OB Donzi.

I love having the little boat - it’s so easy to just drop in and go. Take it to breakfast early morning most weekends and it’s just so fun to put around in. easy sunset cruise boat with the radio on…..
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use the jet ski for tubing and stuff….

Not yet, but plan to add a cheap pontoon with painted toons that I can leave in the water. Only have room for 1 hoist and would love something that I can just hop in and go if we want to have a nice quiet evening cruise

I don't do drugs, don't chase women, and don't drink much at all, but I do like boats. A year ago, I had a Formula 370SS, Glacier Bay 26 Center Console, 18' Glasstream flats boat, an aluminum Crestliner fishing boat, a 20' Cigarette, and a 28 Skater (and 2 waverunners to boot!). I have since sold the Glacier Bay and the Glasstream as we sold our Florida place. I don't feel bad at all about having several boats as they all fit a purpose. Rarely do you find anything that is good for everything!

I like rooster more than bubbles

Life's too short to own one boat!

I live on a chain of lakes ( the Whitefish Chain ) in Crosslake, MN, so owning more than one is a bit easier since they sit on boat lifts …

1) Skater 28
2) Chris Craft - 1939 Barrelback 19ft.
3) Boston Whaler 13 ( new addition - my girlfriend just bought it )

They’re all great - we’re probably having the most fun with morning runs in the Whaler - hose it off and go - keep the gas tank full ( 5 or 6 gallons - lol )

MDS

I’ve found a second boat makes the powerboat more fun again. Using a 38ZR or any other bigger powerboat as a “daily” gets old. So much more work getting her ready and stress. The ZR is used more now as a special day/events boat now and is more exciting that way. The spark has returned. Of course a side piece will take time away from the main piece, but again a powerboat shouldn’t really be used as a daily, just too much wear and tear.

Yes, I am addicted as well. I justify it by categorizing them, I have the Cigarette for fun blasts in rough water, the Ranger for fishing, and the Polarcraft for duck hunting. At least that is what I've convinced myself. It is nice having options, as others have said make sure whatever you get for a second is dependable with low maintenance to relieve stress.

Second? He!! I'd like A boat again. Wife wanted out after 25 years of boat ownership so the new owners drove it away in July. Out of a boat and LOTO. Beyond bummed.

I'm glutten for punishment, I have 4 boats currently. My 10M fountain, a 34' houseboat, a 27' fountain center console that I'm redoing, and a 20' center console (my beat around boat). We use the houseboat 5-7 times a year to stay on the water all weekend and my little center console is probably the most used since its the easiest to drop in and go. For what I like to do I don't think 1 boat would cover it all.

We have 2 completely useless raceboats that are fantastic for hauling ass (or racing) with 1 or 2 people. Zero storage, all of the wind noise, etc. But man its a rush.
The Avanti on the other hand is slow, squishy and comfortable. It by far gets used the most.

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This is exactly the response I was hoping for. Nail on the head right there....been getting so down about my project taking so long that it has really turned me off of the whole thing lately honestly and I truly believe that having the second boat will(for lack of a better term) put the wind back in my sails to get her done.

My boating style has NOT changed at all and nothing will ever pull me away from obnoxious fuel burning screaming big blocks but as has been said in several posts....that and the stress of that can get old using it as a daily driven boat.

Thanks for all of the replies!! Sealed the deal for me just have to make the deal and go from there...will report back when and if it goes through!!

I don’t race but I can relate with the Phantom. A day or two at a time is great, but then it’s time to put it up for awhile and jump on the fishing/sandbar friendly CC as an easy go to boat.

Not sure how I missed that post! :lolhit:

Been in the same situation, was out of it for years and finally got back in this year, what a relief.

Only own the Warlock but gave my daughters pontoon a complete rerig, good ol'Johnson outboard, new wiring and new gauges. Can use whenever I want to relax in. Good scuba platform!

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I definitely support a second boat and consider it a pre-requisite to owning a fast boat. Don't buy a boat that tries to do too many things because it will end up not doing anything well.

I've got 3 boats myself, but family has more.
I have a sunfish I enjoy having on the beach at lakehouse when it's too windy for a nice ride, usually in April and May. Can also use the 28 Saber (when it ges put together) for rough water days. I can also let guest loose on the sunfish without worrying too much.
I have an 18ft dual console Pioneer I use to fish with and travel to other smaller lakes with and it stays closer to my house. My mom has a 2003 Sea ray 240 Sundeck and it probably get's used the most, everyone likes it the most. I would try to step up into a 24 or 26 Sea Ray Sundeck rather than the 23 bowrider, will be much better all around.

I was hoping to get back down to 3. My wife wont let me sell the 31'. Its hers, just needs a bag of cash to go with it. The 35 really made it crowded! 27' is the Hot Rod, 262 for the Family.
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Mike,
I'm with you on multiple boats.
1) 1013 28 Skater
2) 2001 26 FourWinns Vista
3) 1996 19 Donzi IO
4)1957 Reinell 16' restoration
5) 1987 American Skier comp. ski boat
6) 1942 Chris Craft Barrel Back 17

I live on a lake with a boat house so I and my wife can pick which one meets our mood and water conditions.

Well....deal fell through on that one...already sold. For sure on the hunt however. This thread is very inspiring and I think shows a side to a lot of powerboaters that many people don't think about. I get asked everytime out with the Nordic...."how much gas does that thing burn?" and when you tell them..."oh man no way I would never own one of those!" Think it just shows that not all of us are in gas guzzling rockets all the time and we can and do have a ton of fun in everyday boats. Great to see I'm not alone in my thoughts hahahaha

Its Ugly as ugly can be, kinda reminds me of a mini Great Lakes ore carrier, but the practically over comes the Ugly. 2 -57hp 4 cylinder Yanmars cruise it at 7 knots burning 2gph total, 500gallons gives me a 1500 mile range . All systems are easily accessible with a walk in engine room in the salon .

825amps of Battle born lithium batteries' and the 3000 watt Xantrix gives me enough power to run the main A/C and the full size frig for 12 hours over night than the twin 125 amp main engine alternators will recharge through out the day cruising. The 9kw generator will run all 3 ac units if needed as well as the 20gph watermaker or washer and dryer or the indirect cooktop.
Its super stable and the protected props and rudders with a 3 foot draft take away a lot of worries . My favorite thing about it is the roomy well ventilated or aircondioned Bridge, I eat and sleep up there most of the time
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I'd sell my house in a heartbeat!!
You should Air BNB it (or whatever it's called), actually F that, the dooche bags would trash it.

we see quite a few of those they are often doing the great loop sometimes in a group they have a loyal base kinda like airstream trailers do.......... we call them pregnant trawlers

I'd do that in a heartbeat tommy.

I have 5 at the moment.
1959 Biesemeyer 4pt hydro
1967 Nova 24 Race boat
1972 John Allmand Super Nova 19 (Red)
1972 John Allmand Super Nova 19 (black)
1984 16 foot PolarCraft