What not to do when your boat is broke

[frayed_knot]

Here in New Bern this weekend, we are having the annual Mum Fest. They close off downtown and vendors come in and hock their goods, entertainers come in, rides, food and being as this is a boating town, the local boat joints bring in their latest models for display. This is the kiss of death for a broke owner of a broken boat.

The first thing I see is a 26' Key West CC with twin 150 Yammy 4 strokes. Good gawd that thing is just beautiful. Got wood? Ouch.

Next one I look at, 25' CC Sea Fox with a single 225 Suzy. Ouch again. Price tag $46K. Different kind of ouch this time.

I looked at the latest model Wellcrafts too. Drool was just a dripping from my chin. Dang, it sucks being broke.

I wish I had a camera because the local Riverkeeper's boat was on display too. It was a very old V20 cuddy with an outboard and an awesome hardtop. I don't know what year it was, but it didn't have a hull liner in it, and the gunwale (sp?) behind the side windshields was squared off where it stepped down to the lower gunwales.

[reelapeelin]

Frayed...

Lookin' at new boats...here comes wood... 8)


Lookin' at new boats prices...there goes wood... :P


Lovin' my V-20... ;D ...

[frayed_knot]

That's a fact RAP. $600 to fix my "paid in full" boat, or go into debt forever. Already have the house payment, not looking for another long term payment plan. I'll stick with what I got.

But dayum, they are pretty to look at.

[Hammerhead]

I feeel yor pain. Before I bought my V-20 I went to a few Boat Shows. Mako has a nice 20 ft CC. 45 Grand :o

[rb437]

I know what you guys mean. Just got back from the Annapolis boat show. Lots to see, all to pricey for my wallet. I figure I'll check 'em out now and then wait about a decade so they can depriciate down to my price range. I like to look at the new stuff, it's fun to dream. It's also a good reminder that although my boat my be older, they aren't making them any better!

I was also able to help BrianCT12 get the "boat show" deal on the Lowrance unit he wanted to buy. (See the "anyone going to the Annapolis boat show" thread) Only took 5 minutes of my time and saved him almost $300. Brian, you know we expect pictures of the installation.

[fishbonejr]

i still go to ll the inwater boatshows here but their mostly yachts. the cheepest boat i saw wa 450,550 !!! but it was fun to get on them and sit at the helm and dream.

[bradford]

The fish don't care if your boat cost $500 or $500,000!

[reelapeelin]

The fish don't care if your boat cost $500 or $500,000!



That's right...one Tues, they ignored a new Everglades...on Thur they ignored a 32 yr old Wellcraft ;D ...