Why would i want a boat?

Question

I might want a boat, but i can see myself using it only once or twice a year, I live in NYC, so I would have to drive out an hour and have it docked somewhere in Long island....

Can anywone relate?

Answer 1

Boats always look great in the showrooms but aren't really practical for people unless you're retired or live very near a lake. My husband and I bought a houseboat and the novelty wore off of it in about 6 months. We'd only drive to the lake to check on it and pay the rent to the marina. Now we have a pontoon boat and it's kinda the same deal. And we did the same thing with a pair of waverunners. If you work and earn money good enough to buy these things usually you don't have time to use them! Sad but true...

Answer 2

Yes I have this problem too. I bought a 15 ft. used boat with a 35hp on it with a trailer for $1800.00. Had to make a few repairs myself. New bearings in wheels of trailer a new tire and rim and some other small stuff. so maybe 2200. I trailer it all over 250 mile radius and even used it in Lake Ontario with no problems. (Pick your days) It's been a great boat for fishing and I don't have payments. Also the boat is light maybe 1200lbs so a I needed was a ball for the bumper on my pickup truck. No big hitch required. Do your homework first before buying a used boat such as this. Check thourghly for woodrot at the transom. Go as new as you can.

Answer 3

You don't sound like you have "the bug". Wanting a boat is a madness that overtakes even the most sane amongst us. Once you have purchased said vessel, the novelty is usually gone. For most people, boats are like motorcycles. They LOOK like so much fun, but when you do it, you get bored. I'm hooked, but most boaters are this way. I would agree with some of the other posters, rent and enjoy the couple of times a year you plan on boating. Spend enough money and you can rent some sweet rides.

Answer 4

In case you lived in a flood plain, it is always nice to have a boat. Kidding with ya. Why don't you just charter one if you ever feel the need to go fishing . My bestfriend bought himself a boat over a year ago and it's still sitting in his garage. My father in law bought 2, and he still charters boats to go on fishing trips instead of using the ones he has. I guess it was just the thrill of being able to buy them , more than using it. I guess that's what wealthy people do. Currently he has them docked somewhere & they are just sitting there not being used. Such a waste!

Answer 5

If, you do not plan on using a boat often it is best just to Rent one by the day, usually 8 hours. But, if you plan on buying something used and cheap, it may be worth buying. But, for what a boat cost and upkeep and extra fuel to tow or a monthly boat slip and insurance, it much better to just rent.

Answer 6

you either love boating or you don't, once or twice a year, why waste time and money, if you really have the urge to go rent a boat for the day or weekend it will save you alot of headaches in the long run

Answer 7

Rent one when needed, seems expensive 1 to 3 hundred a day but twice a year or so, cheap comparatively.
You will need to either trailer or Pay for storage, Maintenance, insurance, pay for boat itself, buy life jackets periodically replace gear. if boat tears up , they fix not you.

Def rent verses buy for 2 times a year

Answer 8

If you only intend to use the boat once or twice a year why not simply rent one when you need it.

Save yourself money, work, time, and get a new rid every time.

Answer 9

Rent 1 that way the problems & repairs are theres. You just load up an go.

Answer 10

just remember the two happiest days of a boat owner. The day you buy it and the day you sell it.