Introduction - noob to boats
06-21-2013 | 02:56 PM
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Introduction - noob to boats
Greets,
Name's Tony, new on the board, basically new to boating. Bug just bit me like a 200lb yellowjacket.
Live in SoFla - Pembroke Pines, to be exact, and work near the Miami airport.
I'll be hitting you folks up for info, and hopefully you won't get sick of the questions!
Workwise, I'm in IT for a cruise line, supporting IT onboard the ships (but I'm not crew) from the Miami office.
Hobbies are old computers, EV cars (drive a 2013 Volt), metalworking.
Cheers, and thanks!
Name's Tony, new on the board, basically new to boating. Bug just bit me like a 200lb yellowjacket.
Live in SoFla - Pembroke Pines, to be exact, and work near the Miami airport.
I'll be hitting you folks up for info, and hopefully you won't get sick of the questions!
Workwise, I'm in IT for a cruise line, supporting IT onboard the ships (but I'm not crew) from the Miami office.
Hobbies are old computers, EV cars (drive a 2013 Volt), metalworking.
Cheers, and thanks!
06-21-2013 | 08:53 PM
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From: Blaine, TN
Soooo what kind of boat are you going to get?? (or already have) if you buy, be sure to have one of our profesional's check it out first, There is Not a more Bitter experience than buy a POS for your first boat.
06-21-2013 | 10:32 PM
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None yet. And yes, I'll be smart about it.
Made a mistake a long time ago, that a person tends to carry with them.
Had a hair up my backside that I wanted a Porsche 914. Looked at one - AT NIGHT - and bought it. Next day, realized what a mistake I had made.
The low-point, was one day me driving home in a nasty downpour, and since the wipers didn't work, half my torso was sticking out the drivers window so i could see.
If it wasn't for my finding a heck of a deal on a Mazda Miata the dealer thought needed a repaint, but only needed a buff +polish, I woulda' been sunk.
I'm not a wealthy person, so I gotta start a little small and work my way up. And I say that without malice: I think it's pretty useless for a person to be whining about what others have and they don't, rather than using the expended energy to improve what they do have.
Funny you should ask... I grew up around my uncle's Donzis, so I'm kinda' partial there...
I'd like something I can go into the ocean with, and not just lakes, so I guess 21-25'? Pre-owned, obviously...
Was hoping once folks get to know me, mebbe I can get a ride here and there on different boats in my category, that are affordable for me, down here in SoFla area.
Things that have captured my eye, are the Active Thunder Tantrum 25, Donzi Classic 22, Baja 25's.
I absolutely love the look of the AT 25.
Made a mistake a long time ago, that a person tends to carry with them.
Had a hair up my backside that I wanted a Porsche 914. Looked at one - AT NIGHT - and bought it. Next day, realized what a mistake I had made.
The low-point, was one day me driving home in a nasty downpour, and since the wipers didn't work, half my torso was sticking out the drivers window so i could see.
If it wasn't for my finding a heck of a deal on a Mazda Miata the dealer thought needed a repaint, but only needed a buff +polish, I woulda' been sunk.
I'm not a wealthy person, so I gotta start a little small and work my way up. And I say that without malice: I think it's pretty useless for a person to be whining about what others have and they don't, rather than using the expended energy to improve what they do have.
Funny you should ask... I grew up around my uncle's Donzis, so I'm kinda' partial there...
I'd like something I can go into the ocean with, and not just lakes, so I guess 21-25'? Pre-owned, obviously...
Was hoping once folks get to know me, mebbe I can get a ride here and there on different boats in my category, that are affordable for me, down here in SoFla area.
Things that have captured my eye, are the Active Thunder Tantrum 25, Donzi Classic 22, Baja 25's.
I absolutely love the look of the AT 25.
06-22-2013 | 12:25 AM
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None yet. And yes, I'll be smart about it.
Made a mistake a long time ago, that a person tends to carry with them.
Had a hair up my backside that I wanted a Porsche 914. Looked at one - AT NIGHT - and bought it. Next day, realized what a mistake I had made.
The low-point, was one day me driving home in a nasty downpour, and since the wipers didn't work, half my torso was sticking out the drivers window so i could see.
If it wasn't for my finding a heck of a deal on a Mazda Miata the dealer thought needed a repaint, but only needed a buff +polish, I woulda' been sunk.
I'm not a wealthy person, so I gotta start a little small and work my way up. And I say that without malice: I think it's pretty useless for a person to be whining about what others have and they don't, rather than using the expended energy to improve what they do have.
Funny you should ask... I grew up around my uncle's Donzis, so I'm kinda' partial there...
I'd like something I can go into the ocean with, and not just lakes, so I guess 21-25'? Pre-owned, obviously...
Was hoping once folks get to know me, mebbe I can get a ride here and there on different boats in my category, that are affordable for me, down here in SoFla area.
Things that have captured my eye, are the Active Thunder Tantrum 25, Donzi Classic 22, Baja 25's.
I absolutely love the look of the AT 25.
Made a mistake a long time ago, that a person tends to carry with them.
Had a hair up my backside that I wanted a Porsche 914. Looked at one - AT NIGHT - and bought it. Next day, realized what a mistake I had made.
The low-point, was one day me driving home in a nasty downpour, and since the wipers didn't work, half my torso was sticking out the drivers window so i could see.
If it wasn't for my finding a heck of a deal on a Mazda Miata the dealer thought needed a repaint, but only needed a buff +polish, I woulda' been sunk.
I'm not a wealthy person, so I gotta start a little small and work my way up. And I say that without malice: I think it's pretty useless for a person to be whining about what others have and they don't, rather than using the expended energy to improve what they do have.
Funny you should ask... I grew up around my uncle's Donzis, so I'm kinda' partial there...
I'd like something I can go into the ocean with, and not just lakes, so I guess 21-25'? Pre-owned, obviously...
Was hoping once folks get to know me, mebbe I can get a ride here and there on different boats in my category, that are affordable for me, down here in SoFla area.
Things that have captured my eye, are the Active Thunder Tantrum 25, Donzi Classic 22, Baja 25's.
I absolutely love the look of the AT 25.
06-22-2013 | 05:16 AM
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I agree with twins. Peace of mind is excellent. Plenty of fairly priced 26ft+ boats. Some small block some big block. Plus for conditions you'll find I wouldn't want any smaller than a 25. Bigger is better. I run the gulf in my 27 formula and she does terrific.
