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4 months ago
I was able to find it used for a good price, can’t wait to take it out this year.
How to buy a boat
It made me
excited 
"Thrilling and expensive!"
How I did it: My father-in-law has always wanted a boat but never had anyone to fish/ride with nor is he as strong and able-bodied as he wants to be. We decided to purchase a 2008 Sea Hunt Escape 200LE a few months ago. It took over 4 months due to the loan process. We bought it brand new from the Sea Hunt dealer in New Orleans and have been very happy with the ownership of it. The decision to buy new vs. used was made based on the desire to be confident in a brand new machine and not worry about how previous owners may have treated a boat.
Lessons & tips: Buy new if possible to mitigate the chance of dealing with old issues right away.
Get more horsepower than you think is necessary. You never know when you may need the speed or power.
Resources: Friends and family with boats and online forums.
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7 months ago
Can’t wait to buy a fast boat. Their is nothing like skidding across the open water going 110 mph.
bex1980 is trying to study
Sailing
8 months ago
For me it would be a little sail boat. Perhaps next summer. In the UK it is mostly too cold and dark for dinghy sailing in the winter!
frederick loves his life
you wouldn't believe me if I told you
12 months ago
The other evening on the way home from a weekend away, my wife tells me that she wants me to have a boat. I think I am going to shoot for accomplishing this goal by next summer.
Buy a boat
13 months ago
I put this on my list last year, and haven’t checked it in a while. Well, I bought a boat last September, and it’s the MOST FANTASTIC purchase I ever made. I love our boat! We go out to islands and sand bars. Regular beaches are pretty dumb to us now! It’s so fun and tubing is great too.
It's one of the great things in life
15 months ago
It’s not really that expensive. Promotes self sufficiency – you’d better learn to operate it correctly, where to go, and how to fix it or you’re better off buying a ticket for a boat trip. Anybody who can afford a new car can get their old car fixed and buy a modest boat. Even a canoe is somehow very comforting and calming to me – it doesn’t have to be big or fast. Check Craigslist for bargains. Find a friend who’s willing to help you with it if you’re new to it.
ashf8ful is working
Dont care for now
20 months ago
I want to add “find my dream job” instead which is waaaay more important, it will lead me to buying a boat :)
