I'm 24, I grew up on boats nothing I love more than being on the water. I am lookin to get something hopefully by next summer. I don't really know anyone into the performance scene and I'm hoping I can actually get some ride along experiance. I'm hopeing I can get some experiance by someone willing to help out. Like I said I'm willing to help with gas cleanup etc.

I'm 24, I grew up on boats nothing I love more than being on the water. I am lookin to get something hopefully by next summer. I don't really know anyone into the performance scene and I'm hoping I can actually get some ride along experiance. I'm hopeing I can get some experiance by someone willing to help out. Like I said I'm willing to help with gas cleanup etc.

Looking at something around 27' to 38' hoping I can get out on something simular. Just a good guy looking for some knowledge.

And I am definitely not just looking to pay for a boat ride. The only reason I put the part about me putting up gas money is because I know how gas goes on the water.

Well I am 25, bought my boat when I was 23. Live in Delaware but work down in the Gulf, or in Singapore, on Drilling rigs.

The only real advice I can give you is make sure you get a boat that you can afford to run, not just afford to buy. Alot of people can spend $20k or $50k or $100k on a boat, but fail to realize the 10% a year on average it costs to run that boat. Mine went WAY over the 10% this year and the season is only half over.

Were you planning on coming alone or do you have a girl that you wanted to bring with you? Dont want you to feel like a third wheel. Besides, the girls like fast boats....

Im from mass, 27, got my 1st boat when i was 23. 222 stinger. Id be a little cautious looking for som in the 30+ range for the 1st boat. Not saying you cant handle it or have the exspierence but its a differant game. I went to a 26 Velocity then a 32 Hustlr. I recenly bought a 35 cafe which is in resto. I also have a 272 formula thats is a great boat to bomb around with. There is a lot of great people on here that will give honest advise.
-Mike

yeah i have a girl it doesnt matter whatever works best for whoever. i just want some on water time before i go purchasing something i dont like. let me know whats up. thanks
nick

Philm can take you...I'll take your girl

Nick, I think you need to narrow your field down a bit. 27' to 38' is quite a wide market. How about this:
1. What is your budget for purchasing your boat?
2. Where will you be doing most of your boating?
3. Will you keep it in water, on a trailer or at a rack marina?
4. What is your budget for yearly boat expences?
5. What will you use to tow it with if needed?
6. How big is enough and how big is too big?
7. Single or twins?
8. What speeds you lookin for?
9. Your girl or wife interested in the sport? (It matters)
10. Need cabin space, possible sleep aboard?
11. Where will it be stored during winter lay up time?
12. "V" hull or "Cat" I doubt you'll get insurance for a cat being young and new, unless you have bottomless pockets.

We don't need to know the answers to some of these, you do. Then we can help you catch some time on a boat that will be close to what you will be looking for. I'd say operating budget is even more important than purchasing budget. I could hit the lottery and buy a boat that I couldn't afford to run if I blow the whole wad on the purchase. As stated earlier the 10% of the value of the boat is a yearly operating expence and I think it's closer to 15% maybe 20% depending on what your running, how often you run, how far you run and condition of the boat. I know I can blow thru $400. in fuel on a good day. Then after that day theres an oil change, both engines, drive oil change every couple trips. It adds up real fast. HMMM, anyone want to buy a cat? I shoulda never started adding it up! Anyway, I'm sure we can hook you up and help you out. And it really is a couples kinda thing. I know my wife would feel kinda weird just having a single dude riding along. She likes to have someone to gab to while the guys talk boat crap, I think the others will agree? The more info we have the better we can provide some answers for you.