"Boating is expensive!"

geebee2 · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:34 am Post subject:

Hey we're paying $107.00/lt. which works out to about $4.00 a US gal. And when you get out to Hartley Bay you're paying about a 3rd more. Oh well it's only money.

I'd hate to miss the experience over it.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject:

patrick and linda · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 12:53 pm Post subject:

i read el and bill's story on investments and finance. agree with much of what they have to say. although 5, 10, 20 years ago is certainly not the same as the market today. i have never had trust in the market even though i had a series 7 license to sell mutual funds and stocks.
in my humble opinion, i believe we have turned into a very over weight, soft, crybably, please give me something of value that i have not earn or deserve to have, society. we lack motivation, discipline, desire, pride in how we look and act.
how is it that the average person works 40+ years and still worries about
the cost of dinner out or mpg?
it seems to me, we all get up in the morning, put our pants on the same way, but from that point forward it's what we do that makes the difference.
i have post many times, only pay what you can afford, and if financing is required, accelerate your payments for a quick payoff. boats are a prim example, if we postponed buying until we could write the check, many builders would go out of business, however many would succeed, they would produce a quality product for less money. we are to blame for the expensive cost of boats and repairs. the dealers ask for money and by and large we give them what they want, why would they change?
the story goes, what's the difference between an old man and an elderly gentleman? "Money"
we can sacrifice when we are young or sacrifice when we are old, the choice is ours.
guess i just felt like talking today!
best regards to all
pat

leaders lead in all facets of life!

chromer · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:17 pm Post subject:

patrick and linda · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:46 pm Post subject:

negative!
feeling old makes you feel and look old!
choice to eat right, exercise, challenge your body, mind and spirit and you will feel much younger than your age. trust me on that!
best regards
pat

stuff, on the other hand, enhances our pleasure

Doryman · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: WA to HI C-Dory trip

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geebee2 · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:14 pm Post subject:

Hey,

You guys are sharp. Must have misplaced the decimal. Whoops.

Chuckpacific · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:35 am Post subject:

Ditto what El and Bill say.

Ditto what Texasair says, too.

I just got back from 2 beautiful days in the Prairie Channel/Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge.

I figure I've got more money than time.....

JamesTXSD · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:53 am Post subject:

When I think about time on the water and what it has meant in my life, I don't think boating is expensive... it's priceless!

We can debate whether the glass is half full or half empty... I'm just happy to have a glass.

Wink

Best wishes,
Jim B.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject:

From the Catalina Extravaganza thread:

localboy · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject:

Some of you didn't get my tounge-in-cheek posting. Yes, $20 for a small oil filter is ridiculous IMO and >$8/quart for oil is also, um, "pricey". Come on; an internal combustion gas engine is an internal combustion engine. I suspect because "marine" is attached, Suzuki/dealer add more profit. I found the same filter on-line for $12.

But Meredith and I would cringe at the thought of having to sell due to the cost. Right now, thankfully, we can afford it and the benefits to us FAR outweigh the costs. When Meredith says "...boating is expensive..." it's usually because we (well, me) has done something stupid which requires a re-investment/repair etc. e.g. don't drop a pot in 120' of water with only 100' of line attached. Mad

(long story) She usually says it w/ a smile on her face, w/ a bit of "that was stupid" inferred & snuck in. Laughing

We just spent yesterday out on Puget Sound, w/ her parents, celebrating Meredith's 41st birthday as well as her mom's birthday (last week); 90 degree weather, flat water, blue skies, fantastic food/adult beverages...priceless. Cool

hardee · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject:

Time on the water with family and/or friends... Hug

..Priceless.

Time without either.......... Thumbs Down

...............not worth the price.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject:

Life is expensive.

Boating simply makes it worthwhile.

patrick and linda · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:56 pm Post subject:

HELLO LOCALBOY,
your post was well received and has given us the opportunity to respond to general issues regarding cost associated with boating.
we are all in the same boat, so to speak and there are times when it's hard to understand why something cost what it does. good example, i recently ordered a new plastic trim plate that holds my trim tab rocker switches. someone from the factory tightened a screw to tight and broke a corner off the plastic 3" x 3" plate. so, i ordered the plate and what i received was not only the plastic plated but two new rocker switches and the wire harness as well. $57.00 plus $9.00 shipping, and was told by the dealer what a great price that was. only wanted the small plastic plate!
i should have refused deal but the thought of seeing a missing corner would have driven me nuts, assuming i'm not already!
best regards and thanks again.
pat

hardee · Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:45 pm Post subject:

Matt, I liked that: