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goin camping · 4 July 2016, 06:57 AM

As a former deckhand on a commercial fishing boat...

I love other peoples boats. Help you prep the boat before. Do what you need during and stay after docking to help you clean up.

Own one? Never! When can we go?

Passionata · 4 July 2016, 07:11 AM

yes , i got a skipper licence and usually rent ribs with nice strong engine if i m on the sea.

swatty · 4 July 2016, 07:32 AM

Yes, I'm into boating, We have so many great waterways in this part of the world :thumbs:
PS: check my avatar

tomilg · 4 July 2016, 09:09 AM

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John,

That suspiciously looks like Pleasant Harbor! I had my 28ft Chaparral there before moving over to Scorpion Bay....then I sold it!

Abdullah71601 · 4 July 2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by goin camping

As a former deckhand on a commercial fishing boat...

I love other peoples boats. Help you prep the boat before. Do what you need during and stay after docking to help you clean up.

Own one? Never! When can we go?

You are the perfect boating buddy.

T. Ferguson · 4 July 2016, 10:07 AM

I can see the allure, but not for me. Too fair skinned.

swatty · 4 July 2016, 11:05 AM

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Marrk · 4 July 2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

yes , i got a skipper licence and usually rent ribs with nice strong engine if i m on the sea.

What a minute. You can rent ribs?

Mr Daytona · 4 July 2016, 12:58 PM

I live on water and boat everyday. Just bought a new 2016 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck to replace my 2007.

MichaelFlash · 4 July 2016, 01:09 PM

Had one since 2008 which I purchased new from NY boat show. 38 feet, IPS drives, the works...dumbest mistake I've ever made and finally sold it at the end of last year. You don't know how many times I wished that boat would sink at the marina!

Marrk · 4 July 2016, 01:14 PM

Has anyone tried to life on a boat instead of in a house or apartment? I ask because I am wondering if that would make the cost of ownership more worthwhile.

Kingair · 4 July 2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Has anyone tried to life on a boat instead of in a house or apartment? I ask because I am wondering if that would make the cost of ownership more worthwhile.

Never tried it - might consider it if I ever win the Powerball - but for living on a boat you gonna need some feet . . . and $$$$

Abdullah71601 · 4 July 2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Has anyone tried to life on a boat instead of in a house or apartment? I ask because I am wondering if that would make the cost of ownership more worthwhile.

My parents spent their summers on a 34' Hunter on Lake Michigan for years. They enjoyed it. But the annual maintenance and mooring fees were more than the mortgage and taxes on my small farm in Arkansas. And, their life wasn't as easy on the boat as it is at a fixed dwelling. They sold the boat when they got into their early sixties because they couldn't manage all the work involved to keep it in shape.

azguy · 4 July 2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tomilg

John,

That suspiciously looks like Pleasant Harbor! I had my 28ft Chaparral there before moving over to Scorpion Bay....then I sold it!

sure is

68camaro · 4 July 2016, 08:13 PM

Interesting thread, we never owned a boat, but years ago considered buying but decided that we just wouldn't use it enough to justify.

It seems to me boating is a lifestyle, if you grew up in it, or love it, you do it all the time. For others that occasionally boat it does seem pretty complicated and the boat's sale day is a highlight.

Ferdelious · 6 July 2016, 06:16 AM

I like being friends with boat owners.

Passionata · 7 July 2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

What a minute. You can rent ribs?

Sure

These are called RIBs

Marrk · 7 July 2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

Sure
...
These are called RIBs

Cool. Looks fast, too.

Kingair · 7 July 2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

Sure

These are called RIBs

Isn't this a dinghy ?

Just kidding

Passionata · 7 July 2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Cool. Looks fast, too.

Oh yes ,with a 150hp engine you can do 35knots which is on bit bumpy road hell a lots of fun:-)

james1787 · 7 July 2016, 04:13 PM

Does a rowboat or canoe count?

swatty · 7 July 2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by james1787

Does a rowboat or canoe count?

Of course , any way to get on the water is good

Passionata · 16 September 2016, 04:34 AM

I ve rented this baby for Saturday,175hp/45kn wish me a Sunny Day!

MonBK · 16 September 2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

I ve rented this baby for Saturday,175hp/45kn wish me a Sunny Day!

Wishing you a sunny day.

Big Jay · 16 September 2016, 05:41 AM

Learned to walk on a boat. Caught my first fish when I was 3. Been a licensed captain up to 50 tons for the last 13 years. We just moved up from a 2001 30' Albemarle Express to a 36' Albemarle Express. We also have a 21' center console we kick around the bay with. Probably the one thing I was born to do. I do offshore fishing and some light commercial.

Lordofrolex · 16 September 2016, 05:54 AM

Might have to buy myself a YM II and get into sailing. Don't know how but i was talking to someone a couple months ago who does sail races for a hobby. She loves it.

zdeckich · 16 September 2016, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Im into other people's boats. Not into al the costs and responsibility of boat ownership

Me to, the best boat is someone else's.

Big Jay · 16 September 2016, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by zdeckich

Me to, the best boat is someone else's.

Being a captain and owner a boat I can say that it's a lot of work. You thought cars were tough? Boat is a whole other animal.

48 qts of oil per change, 575 gallons of diesel in the tank, just did some work to our Onan 9kw diesel genset. We pulled both 300hp diesels out of our old boat. I've rebuilt cooling systems, raw water pumps, pulled generators out of boats, fuel systems, etc. You save a lot of money being the mechanic as well as the captain but I've given up a significant chunk of my life working on boats lol

I do enjoy it though.

zdeckich · 16 September 2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Jay

Being a captain and owner a boat I can say that it's a lot of work. You thought cars were tough? Boat is a whole other animal.

48 qts of oil per change, 575 gallons of diesel in the tank, just did some work to our Onan 9kw diesel genset. We pulled both 300hp diesels out of our old boat. I've rebuilt cooling systems, raw water pumps, pulled generators out of boats, fuel systems, etc. You save a lot of money being the mechanic as well as the captain but I've given up a significant chunk of my life working on boats lol

I do enjoy it though.

I can appreciate that. Just like you said its alot of work to keep running or to just have it sit.

Big Jay · 16 September 2016, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zdeckich

I can appreciate that. Just like you said its alot of work to keep running or to just have it sit.

To put it bluntly: You will get bent over sideways if you pay people to work on your boat.

Diesel tech price for oil change: $1300
My price for an oil change: $185 in parts

Marina cost to fix a bilge pump: $400
My cost to fix a bilge pump: $50 for the parts and an hour of my time

4 July 2016, 07:11 AM	#32
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	yes , i got a skipper licence and usually rent ribs with nice strong engine if i m on the sea. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

4 July 2016, 10:07 AM	#36
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I can see the allure, but not for me. Too fair skinned. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 July 2016, 06:16 AM	#46
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,178	I like being friends with boat owners. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

16 September 2016, 04:34 AM	#53
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	I ve rented this baby for Saturday,175hp/45kn wish me a Sunny Day! __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

16 September 2016, 05:54 AM	#56
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Might have to buy myself a YM II and get into sailing. Don't know how but i was talking to someone a couple months ago who does sail races for a hobby. She loves it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

4 July 2016, 06:57 AM	#31
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	As a former deckhand on a commercial fishing boat... I love other peoples boats. Help you prep the boat before. Do what you need during and stay after docking to help you clean up. Own one? Never! When can we go?

4 July 2016, 07:32 AM	#33
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Yes, I'm into boating, We have so many great waterways in this part of the world :thumbs: PS: check my avatar

4 July 2016, 11:05 AM	#37
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	IMG_3298.jpg

4 July 2016, 12:58 PM	#39
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	I live on water and boat everyday. Just bought a new 2016 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck to replace my 2007.

4 July 2016, 01:09 PM	#40
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Had one since 2008 which I purchased new from NY boat show. 38 feet, IPS drives, the works...dumbest mistake I've ever made and finally sold it at the end of last year. You don't know how many times I wished that boat would sink at the marina!

4 July 2016, 01:14 PM	#41
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Has anyone tried to life on a boat instead of in a house or apartment? I ask because I am wondering if that would make the cost of ownership more worthwhile.

4 July 2016, 08:13 PM	#45
68camaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	Interesting thread, we never owned a boat, but years ago considered buying but decided that we just wouldn't use it enough to justify. It seems to me boating is a lifestyle, if you grew up in it, or love it, you do it all the time. For others that occasionally boat it does seem pretty complicated and the boat's sale day is a highlight.

7 July 2016, 04:13 PM	#51
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,365	Does a rowboat or canoe count?

16 September 2016, 05:41 AM	#55
Big Jay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Under the sea Watch: Rolex Sub 14060M Posts: 262	Learned to walk on a boat. Caught my first fish when I was 3. Been a licensed captain up to 50 tons for the last 13 years. We just moved up from a 2001 30' Albemarle Express to a 36' Albemarle Express. We also have a 21' center console we kick around the bay with. Probably the one thing I was born to do. I do offshore fishing and some light commercial.

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