Owning a boat

[TheBigCountry]

Is a total bitch. Seems every time I turn around I keep finding something new I have to fix and drop money on, then try to hope the CFO doesn’t notice.

Latest one: came home from another long week on the road to find out that the new fuel/water separator I put in decided to leak while I was gone.

 

[Tazman]

There are two awesome days in a boat owners life.....ask me how I know!

 

[AMGtuned]

A boat is a hole in the water to pour money in to. Doesn't change that I love mine. But, it is for sale. Lol. Due in part because I want a larger one. They all come with the same problems. Owning a boat is similar to being a gun nut in a way; nothing is ever enough, or good enough.

 

[Northfl]

Boat> break out another thousand.
On that note i do spend money on mine but the other half enjoys fishing more than i do so happy wife, happy life. Fortunately i dont have to drag mine very far to be in the water and we catch plenty of dinner

 

[Bender]

I love mine. I want to sell it. I need a bigger one....

 

[oneshot86]

you only live once, fix the boat and run it like you stole it

 

[sid]

I bought this proline walk-around 2 years ago, it has been awesome, but now it stopped running, I'm getting it fixed and then I'll sell it

I need less stress in my life, plus a new truck for the wife

Anyone interested, I'll take rifles as a trade in

 

[Bender]

I bought this proline walk-around 2 years ago, it has been awesome, but now it stopped running, I'm getting it fixed and then I'll sell it

I need less stress in my life, plus a new truck for the wife

Anyone interested, I'll take rifles as a trade in
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HMU
, this is exactly what I’m looking for...

 

[Sniperwannabee]

Mine actually hasn’t been a money pit it a 95 sea ray 20 ft bow rider powers by mercruser 5.0 I/O it’s just a Chevy 5.0 so it’s easy to work on

 

[TheBigCountry]

For chasing reds and trout in the creeks here, it’ll do fine. The tiller 20 Yama works wonders, and within the next week I’ll have the grab bar installed, as well as the GPS as long as no new bugs come out.

Gonna do as @oneshot86 said and ride it like I stole it for a few years.

 

[sid]

HMU
, this is exactly what I’m looking for...

Boat is 2001 and the engine 2008 150hp located is SETN I highly recommend a type of boat like this, the cabin is big enough to sleep and nice when a shower pops up, but it doesn't bother when fishing

 

[pmclaine]

We go down Cape Cod every year on vacation.

We stay at Chatham or near enough by that the idea of tooling across Pleasant Bay to the protecting sandbar of Nauset really appeals to wife, kids and I.

Last summer it moved to the discussion of we should get a boat.

For as little as we would use it and the ass ache of storing it/trailering, Im kind of of the opinion that we would be better renting a boat for the two or three days we may use it down there.

A center console small Whaler outboard should get us the 500 yards from mainland to sand spit as well allow us to tool the 4-5 miles up into Pleasant Bay exploring.

My mantra is "Rent boats or get a Friend with a boat"

 

[ghostinthewoods]

I'm in the same "boat" see what I did there!!!! A boat is just like a camper my wife is trying to get me to sell mine "cause we never use it!"but when you do get time to use them they are alot of fun. And what doesn't cost alot of money to do now days.

 

[_Windrider_]

The best boat is your friends boat.

 

[Loonhunter]

I love mine. I want to sell it. I need a bigger one....
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Why sell to get a bigger one? Just give it time, they’ll grow up plenty fast on their own.

 

[Bender]

Why sell to get a bigger one? Just give it time, they’ll grow up plenty fast on their own.

Because it’s America.

Why do you own so many guns?

 

[Loonhunter]

Because it’s America.

Why do you own so many guns?

Well, ok. How much for the older boy. Need someone to do yard work and stuff.

 

[Bender]

Well, ok. How much for the older boy. Need someone to do yard work and stuff.

Cheap. Dirt cheap. He is 14 now and 5’9”

 

[THEIS]

The best boat is your friends boat.

Hi,

Best boat is a Government owned Ferretti (well equipped) to play in the Persian Gulf..

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Loonhunter]

Cheap. Dirt cheap. He is 14 now and 5’9”

I’ll trade you 5 .308’s

 

[Loonhunter]

Hi,

Best boat is a Government owned Ferretti (well equipped) to play in the Persian Gulf..
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Sincerely,
Theis

Don’t have them at Bass Pro though. I’d need a payment plan.

 

[Bender]

I’ll trade you 5 .308’s

Done, sucker......I would have taken Two....

 

[Loonhunter]

Done, sucker......I would have taken Two....

They’re all used Century Arms.

 

[TheBigCountry]

Hi,

Best boat is a Government owned Ferretti (well equipped) to play in the Persian Gulf..
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Sincerely,
Theis

I’d sure grab some heads hanging a few lines off it around Mayport lol. If that’s the one I saw, damn things are near un-sinkable

 

[TheBigCountry]

The best boat is your friends boat.

I tried that for a while on a buddies. The urge to have my own was too strong and CFO finally gave me the green. Now if I can convince her on a motorcycle I’ll be golden ?

 

[Bender]

They’re all used Century Arms.

Hard pass, I was looking for HIGH QUALITY, like a savage Axis or a Mosin...

 

[_Windrider_]

I tried that for a while on a buddies. The urge to have my own was too strong and CFO finally gave me the green. Now if I can convince her on a motorcycle I’ll be golden ?

It’s always better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Buy the bike.

 

[Mike Casselton]

For chasing reds and trout in the creeks here, it’ll do fine. The tiller 20 Yama works wonders, and within the next week I’ll have the grab bar installed, as well as the GPS as long as no new bugs come out.

Gonna do as @oneshot86 said and ride it like I stole it for a few years.
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If you're doing the grab bar to allow you to stand and run, make sure you install a tiller extension.

 

[Mike Casselton]

If you're in the Tampa area, hit the fellas up at Carbon Marine for that tiller extension.

 

[Mike Casselton]

I have my hole in the water too. It gets me into the shallow places that most boats can't go.
It's not good in rough water because it's a flat tunnel hull.

 

[TheBigCountry]

If you're in the Tampa area, hit the fellas up at Carbon Marine for that tiller extension.

Will do. I’m planning to bring the boat with me next time I’m down for work. I have a tiller extension the boat came with but want a better one.

 

[Loonhunter]

I have my hole in the water too. It gets me into the shallow places that most boats can't go.
It's not good in rough water because it's a flat tunnel hull.

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Damn! When you’re on plane is the prop the only thing in water?

 

[oneshot86]

For chasing reds and trout in the creeks here, it’ll do fine. The tiller 20 Yama works wonders, and within the next week I’ll have the grab bar installed, as well as the GPS as long as no new bugs come out.

Gonna do as @oneshot86 said and ride it like I stole it for a few years.
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coolest boat around

 

[oneshot86]

except for mike c,s boat, lol

 

[Mike Casselton]

Damn! When you’re on plane is the prop the only thing in water?

Actually, about 25% of the prop is out of the water at WOT.
You can actually hear it chopping the surface.
It's a 4 blade Powertech with aftermarket cupping.
I'm thinking about a jack plate to set it further back/up to take advantage of the wake that comes out of the tunnel.
Of course, then I'll need Jack Foreman to build me a better prop.
If I do that I'll be able to jump on plane in about 11-12" of water. Maybe less...

 

[Loonhunter]

Actually, about 25% of the prop is out of the water at WOT.
You can actually hear it chopping the surface.
It's a 4 blade Powertech with aftermarket cupping.
I'm thinking about a jack plate to set it further back/up to take advantage of the wake that comes out of the tunnel.
Of course, then I'll need Jack Foreman to build me a better prop.
If I do that I'll be able to jump on plane in about 11-12" of water. Maybe less...

Is the boats name “Quiesenart”?

 

[Snipe260]

I’ve got a bass cat with Suzuki 4 stroke! ! No probs in 8 yrs!

 

[jinxx4ever]

i'm on my 5th boat, this time a walleye boat, 21' ranger. Guess what,? I don't use it enough, so trying to decide if i'll keep it or not.

 

[Dougie308]

Is a total bitch. Seems every time I turn around I keep finding something new I have to fix and drop money on, then try to hope the CFO doesn’t notice.

Latest one: came home from another long week on the road to find out that the new fuel/water separator I put in decided to leak while I was gone.

Isn’t the old saying that a boat is hole in the water where you throw your money?

 

[huntingthem]

There are two awesome days in a boat owners life.....ask me how I know!

No need to ask, I know.. buy date and launch date..
Nothing like throttling up on plane on a sheet of glass first thing in the morning..

 

[Maggot]

Im waiting for one of these to come up on Ebay.

 

[Supersubes]

If it flys, fucks, or floats, it’s cheaper to rent!

 

[Sniperwannabee]

I'm in the same "boat" see what I did there!!!! A boat is just like a camper my wife is trying to get me to sell mine "cause we never use it!"but when you do get time to use them they are alot of fun. And what doesn't cost alot of money to do now days.

Those pics make it all worth it. Priceless

 

[missed]

I'm hoping to get the Tige wakeboard boat out on the water in the next few weeks! I was hoping to upgrade to a new one this year, but I think I'm a couple years out to get one I really want.

 

[Loonhunter]

No need to ask, I know.. buy date and launch date..
Nothing like throttling up on plane on a sheet of glass first thing in the morning..

I’m thinking it was buy date and sell date?

 

[pmclaine]

Im waiting for one of these to come up on Ebay.

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Number 7 in the series was just found.....but its two miles deep.

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[Northfl]

I have my hole in the water too. It gets me into the shallow places that most boats can't go.
It's not good in rough water because it's a flat tunnel hull.

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Them damn numbers gonna eventually cost you a few nickles. Hopefully a long ways off though

 

[Northfl]

Wife and i are thinking about getting a new one. Hate to get rid of the maverick but we’ll see. Its paid for and runs great and unlike cassletons handles the chop great. Oh mike there is a place down by you guys that has a hell of a deal on a jackplate and powerpole combo will see if i can find again and get it to you

 

[Carlos Danger]

The best boat is your friends boat.

Precisely

 

[Loonhunter]

Im waiting for one of these to come up on Ebay.

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I’ve got one. It’s in a storage unit in Galveston. If you send a money order to the storage facility, they will hold it in escrow until you inspect it and are satisfied......