Should I sell ??

[nash1970]

I had my boat out 3 times this year and lat year like 5 times . Family things keep getting in the way of me and my boat and we all know family comes first.

 

[davidhicks]

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I'd say sell it, someone else could get a lot of enjoyment out of it.

 

[stic88]

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there is always next year and it is only a few months away. maybe next year the family things will allow you to get on the water more often, maybe even with the family. dont give up on it just yet, the economy and things will be looking better sooner or later and you know if you get rid of the boat then you will be regretting it next year. but then again you could always get another boat later.

 

[MTboatguy]

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I asked myself that same question in '97, I had just completely restored a 1960 Sea Swirl runabout, a completely rebuilt and restored Evinrude 35 horse and had a garage sale before I moved to Montana, and someone asked me how much for the boat? Well the wife and I talked and I told her $2500, she gave me 25 crisp new $100 dollar bills, and I have regretted it every since. So now I have a new project, a 1960 Sea King 14 foot run about with an Evinrude 40 horse, this one never has to hit the water, and I will not sell it, I will leave it to my grandson, before I let it leave the family.

Dave

 

[Capt'n Chris]

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I had my boat out 3 times this year and lat year like 5 times . Family things keep getting in the way of me and my boat and we all know family comes first.

I'd say that if you have the notion to sell and you have a buyer, sell it! There will always be boats, highly motivated sellers and boats you'll like even better than than the one you now have.

 

[Brewman61]

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I had this discussion with a buddy recently. His boat is long paid for, he incurrs no storage or slip fees, and he really likes his boat. He purchased it new in 1990, and it's a quality boat- Crestliner run-about fish/ski.
He decided to keep the boat, even though he only uses it a couple times per year. I asked him with his current financial situation if in a year or two he'd be able to buy a new one if he sold this one and decided to get back in, and it's not very likely that Mrs. Buddy would support that. So for him, the decision to keep the boat was the right one.
He's looking forward to teaching his youngsters boating.

 

[Sparkinator]

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I had this discussion with a buddy recently. His boat is long paid for, he incurrs no storage or slip fees, and he really likes his boat. He purchased it new in 1990, and it's a quality boat- Crestliner run-about fish/ski.
He decided to keep the boat, even though he only uses it a couple times per year. I asked him with his current financial situation if in a year or two he'd be able to buy a new one if he sold this one and decided to get back in, and it's not very likely that Mrs. Buddy would support that. So for him, the decision to keep the boat was the right one.
He's looking forward to teaching his youngsters boating.

+1

There are valid arguments for either decision, but if I've already fought and won the battle of getting a boat with the significant other, I'm going to have a hard time giving it up. I got rid of a motorcycle right after we got married and learned my lesson. Now I don't get rid of anything, unless I swap it for something else.

Mine is old and paid for and is stored at my families camp, so we incur no costs other than when we use it. Your financial situation may be different.


JMHO

 

[Brewman61]

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I hear you on the motorcycle thing. When shopping for mine, the salesman told me it was easier to ask forgiveness than permission! I think he was a pretty successful salesman. Mrs. Brewman61, however wasn't terribly amused.

 

[Sparkinator]

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HIJACK

Bought a used 600 about 7 years ago and I thought we were going to have a throwdown. Neither one wanted to give in. She finally gave up when I was riding it home. Flash forward a couple of years and I upgraded to a 1300 sport touring bike, and she thought it was a good idea. GO FIGURE!!!

End HIJACK

 

[Sparkinator]

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I hear you on the motorcycle thing. When shopping for mine, the salesman told me it was easier to ask forgiveness than permission! I think he was a pretty successful salesman. Mrs. Brewman61, however wasn't terribly amused.

This isn't you, is it Brew?

 

[ezmobee]

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Excellent advice and good points already brought up. As mentioned, things to evaulate are is it costing you anything to keep it (storage, etc), do you have a particular attachment to this boat or is it just a means to get on the water. If not, I'd sell it. Having the thing sitting there constantly reminding you that you don't have time to go boating can be a real downer.

 

[avenger79]

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i think it's a choice you have to make within yourself. I used my boat once this year, was hoping for at last two but the weather is turning on me. last year I got two and the year before three times out. it is paid for and even though I would really like a different style boat I just can't seem to let go of this one. I love it's styling and how much fun I have when I take it out. in some ways the fact I use it so little is part of what makes it special. it's kind of like a show car that you wash and wax and every now and then take it out to enjoy.
if it was costing me payments or storage or something it would be different, but as long as I know it can sit there for free and be ready to go when I hook it up, I'm happy with it.
it's one thing for the family to come first but you still don't give up things that bring you joy, unless you're looking for a new topic to argue about. you made me get rid of..............
i hear guys saying it all the time. I have to say it's an old line but I honestly told my G/F when we met, if you ask me to choose you or the motorcycle, make sure you're close to home so you won't have far to walk. I wouldn't even consider it. now days she rides a bike of her own BTW.
if you decide you don't get enough enjoyment out of it and you really want to spend your time and money on something else then you should do that. but really make sure it's something you are happy with. it's not always selfish to keep some happiness in your life that the family doesn't enjoy as much as you as long as it's nothing illegal, immoral, or just weird.

 

[sublauxation]

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Did you enjoy it the last 8 times you used it? My goal is 6 uses per year, if I come up short...there's always next year. I'd agree it largely depends on the financials of it.

 

[Brewman61]

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This isn't you, is it Brew?

No sir! I'm not selling my bike. It saved my arse this year when I hydrolocked my car engine (yes it's possible) and my car was in the shop for the entire month of July! Bike was my primary means of transportation. Lucky it didn't rain much.

 

[avenger79]

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This isn't you, is it Brew?

No sir! I'm not selling my bike. It saved my arse this year when I hydrolocked my car engine (yes it's possible) and my car was in the shop for the entire month of July! Bike was my primary means of transportation. Lucky it didn't rain much.

you being in MN it's lucky it wasn't in January. LOL

 

[nash1970]

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My payments are only 180 a month and I'm half way through a 5yr loan . I'm thinking once I got rid of it I would want another one plus I would have to take a hit because of all the money I dumped into it .

 

[JimS123]

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I don't care if it rains every other weekend. I don't care how much I have to pay for insurance or maintenance. I don't care if I only get to go out once a year for 8 hours, but then have to spend 16 hours on winterizing or summerizing.

Those 8 hours relieve my stress so much and provide so much enjoyment that the benefits are priceless.

Some day I'll have more time. The boat will be there when I'm ready. If it isn't there I'll have to buy a new one and who knows what it'll cost by then.

I had this same discussion with my neighbor just the other day. His boat is 60 years old this year and he bought it new. He only uses it once a year when the grandkids come for the summer visit. His wife wants him to sell it. He paid $1200 in 1950, and its estimated value now is $6000. Its a woodie classic. I even lined up a buyer from the local ACBS chapter. He decided to keep it after all. Good choice!

 

[sublauxation]

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I second what JimS said. Even if I don't use it as much as I should, it gives me something to dream about and look forward to. Sure it takes up space and sucks to work around it but like a couple others have said in other posts, hop in it even parked in the garage once in a while, crack a beer, and enjoy the moment.

 

[nash1970]

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They are nice to have around . I do have dreams of fishing alot some day with my son .

 

[avenger79]

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like a couple others have said in other posts, hop in it even parked in the garage once in a while, crack a beer, and enjoy the moment.

he he i thought i was the only one who would do this.