⚓FREE for Boat Shoppers: ⚓boaterssecretweapon.com/pages/boat-buyers-toolkit ⚓ 28-page resource for new & used boat shoppers to assist in the boat research & shopping process. 🚤FREE for Boat Owners: 🚤boaterssecretweapon.com/pages/boater-bootcamp 🚤 For newer boat owners gives you the insights on boat ownership basics, navigation and practical rules of the water and how to avoid, be prepared and handle emergency situations. No more not knowing what you don't know in the boating lifestyle.
I’ve owned my 36FT Wellcraft St Tropez for 11 years now and I do all the repairs maintenance etc including fiberglass work when needed and I’m in the process of replacing both engine and doing several other upgrades and I have no regrets with my ownership and the memories I’ve made with my nephews and friends too . Those memories are priceless!
Before buying my current boat i watched hours of your video's. I thought to myself, what is it that I'm looking to accomplish. I took all the different pieces of advice you had and i couldn't be happier, my family also loves the boat.
Got our third boat recently. Got the 6.2 v8, got the extended platform, got the through hull exhaust, got the wake tower with big speakers. Some young guy spent the money, we bought it from him reasonably. Be patient, get what you want. I won’t own another one without the captains call. I’m 53 and I ain’t gonna miss out on the fun.
I have a 17' fishing boat with a 40 horse outboard. I've had it for 27 years, I've redone the interior twice, keeping it looking fresh. The last refit of the boat I increased the casting deck size and added dedicated storage for rods and fishing gear making it the perfect bass fishing boat for me and one or two friends. I recently added a super clean low hour 10 year old Bayliner 195 to the stable. Say what you want about Bayliners, but I've had it for 3 seasons now and it's been a great boat. The 4.3 sips gas, it pulls tubes great. I can comfortably entertain friends and family on it for a full day on the water. To your point of not spending too much, I get to enjoy it 3-4 days a week because it doesn't cost as much to operate. I also regularly drive a friend's brand new Natique Paragon so he can surf. I honestly enjoy driving all 3 boats about the same because each boat has a specific purpose and each boat is perfect for what we are doing.
Two regrets I have had during boat buying… (1) not doing more research and buying a boat that would be more appropriate for my needs. AKA getting one too small in length or width. (2) tied closely into number 1. Buying a boat with the intent to “Repair” or “modify”into something it isn’t. There is no perfect do it all boat. Sooner one accepts that the happier you will be with your particular boat. (Also true about life 😂)
Between the costs of buying the boat, maintenance, insurance and gas I’m not interested in buying a boat. I have kayacks and the best part is no work needed in them other than cleaning them. I would rather rent a motorboat boat for the day 1-2 times a year and not have to dealing with boat ownership.
GO BIG RED! . . . Never buy a car, boat, house, computer, or cell phone from a family member, friend or co-worker. It'll ruin any relationship you ever had. I'm doing all my homework now, for a possible purchase late spring / early summer of next year. Thanks for the info. P.S. Will take ship the boat to Japan in house hold goods via Joint Travel Regulation for U.S. Government Employee. Wish me luck! P.S. Any advice on shipping a boat in a shipping container? :o
Good to have a fellow husker in the comments! I have helped clients that bought Boats for me and shipped them overseas finding a good reputable company and making sure the boat is prepped to avoid damage from the rock and rolling in the Transport . Unfortunately, I don’t have a recommendation of a company for you
@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon No worries, the U.S. Government ships it, but I have to do some of the prep. Hopefully get a job back on Okinawa, and get some more sail fish on the boat. Keep up the great work!
⚓FREE for Boat Shoppers:
⚓boaterssecretweapon.com/pages/boat-buyers-toolkit ⚓
28-page resource for new & used boat shoppers to assist in the boat research & shopping process.
🚤FREE for Boat Owners:
🚤boaterssecretweapon.com/pages/boater-bootcamp 🚤
For newer boat owners gives you the insights on boat ownership basics, navigation and practical rules of the water and how to avoid, be prepared and handle emergency situations. No more not knowing what you don't know in the boating lifestyle.
I’ve owned my 36FT Wellcraft St Tropez for 11 years now and I do all the repairs maintenance etc including fiberglass work when needed and I’m in the process of replacing both engine and doing several other upgrades and I have no regrets with my ownership and the memories I’ve made with my nephews and friends too . Those memories are priceless!
And for some people that tinkering is all part of the fun as well
Before buying my current boat i watched hours of your video's. I thought to myself, what is it that I'm looking to accomplish. I took all the different pieces of advice you had and i couldn't be happier, my family also loves the boat.
Love it!
Got our third boat recently. Got the 6.2 v8, got the extended platform, got the through hull exhaust, got the wake tower with big speakers.
Some young guy spent the money, we bought it from him reasonably. Be patient, get what you want. I won’t own another one without the captains call. I’m 53 and I ain’t gonna miss out on the fun.
I have a 17' fishing boat with a 40 horse outboard. I've had it for 27 years, I've redone the interior twice, keeping it looking fresh. The last refit of the boat I increased the casting deck size and added dedicated storage for rods and fishing gear making it the perfect bass fishing boat for me and one or two friends. I recently added a super clean low hour 10 year old Bayliner 195 to the stable. Say what you want about Bayliners, but I've had it for 3 seasons now and it's been a great boat. The 4.3 sips gas, it pulls tubes great. I can comfortably entertain friends and family on it for a full day on the water. To your point of not spending too much, I get to enjoy it 3-4 days a week because it doesn't cost as much to operate. I also regularly drive a friend's brand new Natique Paragon so he can surf. I honestly enjoy driving all 3 boats about the same because each boat has a specific purpose and each boat is perfect for what we are doing.
Agree, 100% no such thing as a perfect boat for everyone or everything.
But there is a right boat for each person in style
Two regrets I have had during boat buying… (1) not doing more research and buying a boat that would be more appropriate for my needs. AKA getting one too small in length or width. (2) tied closely into number 1. Buying a boat with the intent to “Repair” or “modify”into something it isn’t.
There is no perfect do it all boat. Sooner one accepts that the happier you will be with your particular boat. (Also true about life 😂)
Between the costs of buying the boat, maintenance, insurance and gas I’m not interested in buying a boat. I have kayacks and the best part is no work needed in them other than cleaning them. I would rather rent a motorboat boat for the day 1-2 times a year and not have to dealing with boat ownership.
@@michaeltravers3095 kayaks suck
GO BIG RED! . . . Never buy a car, boat, house, computer, or cell phone from a family member, friend or co-worker. It'll ruin any relationship you ever had. I'm doing all my homework now, for a possible purchase late spring / early summer of next year. Thanks for the info. P.S. Will take ship the boat to Japan in house hold goods via Joint Travel Regulation for U.S. Government Employee. Wish me luck! P.S. Any advice on shipping a boat in a shipping container? :o
Good to have a fellow husker in the comments!
I have helped clients that bought Boats for me and shipped them overseas finding a good reputable company and making sure the boat is prepped to avoid damage from the rock and rolling in the Transport .
Unfortunately, I don’t have a recommendation of a company for you
@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon No worries, the U.S. Government ships it, but I have to do some of the prep. Hopefully get a job back on Okinawa, and get some more sail fish on the boat. Keep up the great work!
Big boats are too much work