What does it mean to be a boater?

[Acdfpic]

What does it mean to be a boater? I just had to replace four 8D Lifeline batteries in my boat. Total cost, $4000 for the batteries, plus a little less than $1000 for the youngsters to drag the old ones out and put the new ones in. This old guy does not mess with 160-pound batteries in confined spaces anymore! So close to $5000 total. Ouch…but it’s a boat, it needs what it needs…I’m good with that.

Now…the interesting part. I have a hole in my leather couch at the house. Note to self…do not let Febreze get on leather. This is a couch that I use every day…sometimes for more hours than I should.

Here’s the dilemma, I need a new couch, but the idea of having to spend a couple of thousand on a couch is really tough. I can afford it, but it’s just the idea that is the issue. And no…I’m not married which I know changes the equation drastically.

I figured this group would understand better than other folks. Now…where did I put that brown duct tape?

 

[jleonard]

I totally get it.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. A. Get seat covers for the couch to put over the duct tape repair. Will keep adhesive off your pants/shirt.

 

[Moonfish]

Priorities!

 

[Davil1]

What does it mean to be a boater? I just had to replace four 8D Lifeline batteries in my boat. Total cost, $4000 for the batteries, plus a little less than $1000 for the youngsters to drag the old ones out and put the new ones in. This old guy does not mess with 160-pound batteries in confined spaces anymore! So close to $5000 total. Ouch…but it’s a boat, it needs what it needs…I’m good with that.

Now…the interesting part. I have a hole in my leather couch at the house. Note to self…do not let Febreze get on leather. This is a couch that I use every day…sometimes for more hours than I should.

Here’s the dilemma, I need a new couch, but the idea of having to spend a couple of thousand on a couch is really tough. I can afford it, but it’s just the idea that is the issue. And no…I’m not married which I know changes the equation drastically.

I figured this group would understand better than other folks. Now…where did I put that brown duct tape?

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silver lining!!!

the only reason you have this dilemma is that YOU ARE ALIVE!!!!


On the sofa/couch

seems you get a lot of daily use/pleasure, make sure your last words are not

“wish I have replaced that couch, The end!"

 

[GoneFarrell]

This is a great excuse to go to Baja by land or sea, buy a nice Mexican blanket, throw it over the sofa. Every time you sit on it will remind you of a great trip to Baja, which could cost less than a new sofa.

 

[Max1]

I can relate

I can relate

 

[hmason]

There are people that can repair that hole. Research leather repair.

 

[North Baltic sea]

Hi,

I understand your point, but your leather sofa could get a new life, with this or a similar set of products for only about 20€/$.

My last boat had cream leather benches and sofas, but they got hit and a hole in them. I repaired them and no one noticed the waxed spot, they came out like new...

Easy job!

 

[ronbo404]

No explanation necessary, totally get it.

 

[slowgoesit]

Totally understand. We are heading from PNW to Florida, and we were researching/trying to find a place to base our boat out of while we cruised Florida, the Caribbean, Bahamas, or up the East Coast, balancing paying for a full year, even if were were planning on being away much of the time, just to secure the spot for our return . . . . Prices were crazy all over the place, but even with a high price, availability was very difficult to find . . . . So we ended up purchasing a dock of our own . . . . that came with a house. We weren't looking to buy a house, really we weren't, but . . . . . it was for the boat!

We ended up getting way more dock than we needed . . . . . . Maybe we need to get a bigger boat, or maybe a second boat?!? Hmmmm, our current boat is too deep and tall (draft/air draft) to do the great loop . . . . . But a SECOND boat . . .
No Scot, back away from the edge, don't even think about it . . . . .

 

[sobiecki]

What does it mean to be a boater? I just had to replace four 8D Lifeline batteries in my boat. Total cost, $4000 for the batteries, plus a little less than $1000 for the youngsters to drag the old ones out and put the new ones in. This old guy does not mess with 160-pound batteries in confined spaces anymore! So close to $5000 total. Ouch…but it’s a boat, it needs what it needs…I’m good with that.

Now…the interesting part. I have a hole in my leather couch at the house. Note to self…do not let Febreze get on leather. This is a couch that I use every day…sometimes for more hours than I should.

Here’s the dilemma, I need a new couch, but the idea of having to spend a couple of thousand on a couch is really tough. I can afford it, but it’s just the idea that is the issue. And no…I’m not married which I know changes the equation drastically.

I figured this group would understand better than other folks. Now…where did I put that brown duct tape?

 

[sobiecki]

You paid too much for the batteries. You could have used the money for a new couch. Should have cost less than $2000.

 

[Acdfpic]

Actually I got a deal on the batteries! I replaced with the same batteries that have been in the boat for the last 6 years, Lifeline AGM 8D. Great batteries and no worries about venting or maintenance. Why would I want to risk my boat...and its very expensive electronic systems.