Hey guys, I used to be around this forum quite a bit several years ago but the Army, kids, jobs, starting a new business, etc got us out of boating for a few years. Now that things are starting to calm down a bit, we're getting ready to get back into the boating scene again. Also, it just so happens that we might be moving to the Dallas area. This got me thinking about Lake Texoma.

I've never been on Texoma so I'm hoping that some of you veterans can give me some good advice.

1. I've heard that Texoma can get rough. How bad is it and what size boat would you recommend? 30' and up? I have two small boys that will be with us on the water.

2. What marinas are best/worst?

3. Dockominiums? These sounds perfect for us b/c we can have a performance boat and still sleep in a comfortable bed at the end of the day with the boat safely on a lift. I read some posts where several guys in FL had dockominiums. How are the fees and assessments working out so far for those of you on Texoma? Any other sage advice?

Thanks in advance,

Tim

1. I'd recommend 28 and up

2. Highport is the biggest marina on the lake and has the best night life, but they charge a premium for it.

3. The good dockominiums start out around $80K and go up to $200K, not including monthly slip fees.

It's a great place to boat.

Don't know 2+3,but on 1 i would buy my boat .LOL

TPB, I read some of your past comments about Texoma. They were very helpful. I read somewhere that TXHawk had a dockominium at Texoma. Do you know if he liked it or thought it was worth the $$$?

It was great. Unfortunately for the next guy, we sold it the fall before the big flood.

It is a great deal if:
You find the right dock and neighbors.
You find one that doesn't need a lot of work. The marina doesnt want you doing much yourself, so buy one that is the way you want.
You dont have to modify the slip too much for a lift.

You need to check on insurance. Realize, you own improvements on someone elses property. Most of the condo's are above $600 a month slips, plus utilities.

Wow. I didn't expect that you'd have to pay for the dock on a monthly basis too. I thought it would be included in the purchase price.

What do most people do when they crash for the night? Or are they buying big cruisers?

Lake house with golf cart to the dock, or a cruiser.

My boat has dockside AC, so we stay on it from time to time.

Couple of options

1) Buy a big azz go-fast with generator and A/C to overnight on. Store it at the lake, maybe venture to other lakes.

2) Buy a cruiser/yacht, get a slip.

3) Dockominium/Boat lift

4) Lakehouse.

In that order from cheapest to most expensive.

You could also just have a 20ft ski boat and drop it in from the ramp every weekend like 98% of the boaters. If you are looking at the marina's, the farther you get from the middle of the lake the cheaper the slips get. Also...peoples improvements in the slips are cheaper to buy than a few years ago due to the economy, Especially at the marina's that aren't as close to the action. Oklahoma side seems to be cheaper for real estate than tx side also. I live in a group of three additions that have two private boat ramps. I have two lots with a house and 30x60 shop. I used to have a nice but older trailer in the addition next to us that i only paid about 20k for 4 years ago. Buncombe creek is near me and you can boy a mobile there witha very short golf car ride to the slips or haul to the ramp for probably less than 30-40k. This is a big lake. There really is something for every budget if you do some homework.