ranger58sb
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I decided I had to put that in only because of Scott's example. Don't sink your (my) boat before I can get my hands on it!
-Chris
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I decided I had to put that in only because of Scott's example. Don't sink your (my) boat before I can get my hands on it!
-Chris
But..no one wants to pay the depreciation on a new boat when it comes time to sell either.
psneeld
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Only partially true...well I guess you did say ALL upgrades.
things like electronics no....
thinks like paint jobs and engines at least some to a lot of it.
like house renovations there are yesses and no to getting some or all of your money back...especially if it is a brand or model that is an oldie but goodie.
for those living aboard...the numbers can be more favorable if you look at it as offsetting higher land living costs for some.
You don't do it with the intent to sell. That's always a losing cause. But to have the boat you want at a lesser cost, it can make sense.
markpierce
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My faster-than-hull-speed friends stay with me (while enjoying good fuel economy) in restricted waters until they get into open water when they pull ahead and get early in line for black-water pump outs at next port. Otherwise, usual practice is for me to leave a half hour or so before them.
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FF
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"The problem with redoing an old boat is nobody wants to pay for all the upgrades when it comes time to sell."
That is because one persons "upgrade" is another persons DISASTER.
That is because one persons "upgrade" is another persons DISASTER.
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While my boat wasn't real old (13 yr) when I bought it, this is in essence what I am doing. I will have an almost new boat when I'm finished. Same concept though of buying a boat from a retiring boater for a great price, and then refitting it (to the way I want it) for a small fraction of a new boat price.
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