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So ive bin talking about lobstering and qhohoging for a summer job make some money. i know my boat isn't up to it so i am getting rid of it and will by a cheap skiff even if it has a 5hp motor or 25hp motor. i am going to see if i can get the licenses and make some money. when it comes time i will ask about the next boat to buy.
 

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Good for you, SBL.:) Replace planning with action. What is the worst that can happen??

Good luck. :)
 

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EDIT: Not helpful, Jim.
 
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you guys are going to hate me for saying this but i'm going to use my current boat. i'm going to fix up the motor. and make it reliable. i'm going to make a pot hauler and go fishing go catch blue crabs and go quahoging. need to make money. and using my current boat is the cheapest way.
 

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Here we go again!:facepalm:
 
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i know but listen if i have the motor working good then nothing else matters. if i can use it for a year thats all i need to make some money to work toward a new boat. i will use the boat till the motor falls off the back or it sinks. i need to use the boat to make money. no other way but to do that.
 

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Look, kid.... you need to stop asking these questions until you are ready to listen to, and abide by, the answers.... you are wasting valuable resources (time) that could go to help folks who actually want help.

Your boat is UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED and you have been told so dozens of times.... By using it as it is you knowingly endanger not only your own life, but the lives of the public, and rescue workers, who could die trying to save you....
 
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i don't know why you guys are all hiped up on how bad my boat is. the transom is ok. the ribs-ok
 

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I don't know sqaut about commercial fishing except I've never heard anyone say it's a way to make quick money part time as an owner/operator. I'm wondering if you add up your overhead like fuel, equipment, maintenance, licenses, insurance (you got insurance, right? :)) and compare that to your sales, then compare that with the hourly wage as a waiter, landscaper or whatever - you might find there are easier ways to save up for your next boat. I get you want to be out on your boat, which is great, but there are probably ways to make sure you get out on your next boat quicker than fishing part time.
 

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Plus reporting income with the IRS..Make a mis judgement on your future earnings and they will expect a fat check..Immediatley
 

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Make that two bowls.

Nah. Peanuts work better. :)

SBL, all we know about your current boat is what you have told us, and that is not good at all. We are interested in your safety.

Replacing planning with new planning is not going to get you anywhere.

Stop planning dangerous plans and do something. There are several very good, safe suggestions above that you can do tomorrow. You will never make any money making plans and more plans, only if you actually do something.
 

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Its coming to this and I won't need any popcorn. :facepalm:

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pistachios are my fav! take a little longer to get into.



Thanks to oops I still have the " And where are the Riiveets" stuck in my head for days now. Although even the GF doesn't get the joke, she looks at me funny when I say it.


ATTN: SBL

I/we have all been at that place in life. There is nothing at all wrong with having the DRIVE to make money. But i wish you the best in doing it in a fashion that is within your skill level. Nobody started at the top bud, we all did things and persevered to get where we are at. And you my friend out of anything have Perseverance. Maybe tell people where you are a little more specifically and somebody may be able to help you get into something. Coming from a south texas boy I have now Idea about snow removal but it sounds similar to yard work and I am here to tell you I put myself through college doing crap jobs like that. Its not the glorious jobs that people talk about, but it works well in the paycheck department. I have done many things in life that people told me I was crazy, and as I look back now.... they were stupid ideas. Enough work and you can make anything come out in your favor. So I commend you sir for being adament about working on the water, it just might not be the grand money making scheme you are dreaming it to be. Have you talked to some of the comercial fishings areas about doing Anything in their place of business? The foot in the door as to speak is usually the lowest place in line but you have nowhere to go but up. Iboats is a Wonderful place and I for one am Happy that I have found such a great network of people, everybody here is happy to help with almost anything you ask, just listen to them. Best bet you got is to PM Summer Fun and thank him for being helpful and as Nicely about the free Working Sailboat he offered you. Everybody wants to help you, try letting them. Its not for anybody's benefit but yours. I am not trying to be your parent, just a voice of reason. Have a great day SBL and happy and safe boating my friend. :D

If all of this is too much, I am sorry, but I have been in your shoes and know the road well. ........ Its a long road when you are smarter than everybody else.
 

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i don't know why you guys are all hiped up on how bad my boat is. the transom is ok. the ribs-ok

You aren't interested in any advice and are only here looking for attention. Myself and many others here have had enough of it. CLOSED.
 
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