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bbwhitejr

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Apr 14, 2013
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Lake Lanier GA
Boat Info
2003 420DA, 6CTAs
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NA
The admiral and I have decided to sell the boat and do something else. We are not using the boat near as much as we used to. You can only go and see so many places on a land-locked lake before you start seeing them again. The final straw was the marina and slip prices increases. I questioned the 21% increase over the past two years and was basically told, “We have a waiting list 20 deep for your dock.” We have had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories over the years. You guys have taught me more than I ever thought possible. Will list it local to start with and see what happens. Down the road, I will find a center console with an outboard so we can still visit some old stomping grounds and wet a hook. Thanks for everything!

Bennett
 
Boredom won't be our determining factor. I'm sure it will be health/age that will do it for me/us. Unfortunately, that time isn't all thar far away. I wanted a decent sized boat before I got too old and found this one a couple years ago knowing it was going to be a reasonably short term toy.

Good luck with your sale.
 
I miss my bigger boat and lake friends for sure, however the transition to a CC and boating in open water has been liberating. The reduction in maintenance alone was eye-opening. We plan to upsize in a few years to gain some seaworthiness but not to where we were.

The good news is it's not like you can't get back into it if you really miss it after awhile.
 
Had I not moved to Michigan, I would have continued in the car culture and would have bought a motorcoach and stacker trailer to carry a show car and a get around town car following the NSRA or Goodguys circuit around the country. My dream was to find a used Prevost/Marathon with slides and then get a stacker to match. Something like this....
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bbwhitejr said:
The admiral and I have decided to sell the boat and do something else. We are not using the boat near as much as we used to. You can only go and see so many places on a land-locked lake before you start seeing them again. The final straw was the marina and slip prices increases. I questioned the 21% increase over the past two years and was basically told, “We have a waiting list 20 deep for your dock.” We have had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories over the years. You guys have taught me more than I ever thought possible. Will list it local to start with and see what happens. Down the road, I will find a center console with an outboard so we can still visit some old stomping grounds and wet a hook. Thanks for everything!

Bennett
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Bennett best of luck to you in your future endeavors!
There does come a time when one must move forward even though I’m sure you had mixed emotions. At a certain point the enjoyment can wane especially when costs continue to increase to the point that you feel taken. It does feel that parts and maintenance items have increased by 20%, so for those of us on a fixed income difficult to absorb. One thing we tend to forget is these are toys and not an essential part of life. I for one dread the day I have to give up cruising in my 380DA, but I do understand when health fails or when the expense becomes too great, then it’s time to fold the hand dealt. We’re not there yet so looking forward to launch and warmer weather this spring! :)
 
Sorry to hear, but I certainly understand. I'm still in the game, so if you and the Admiral need a fix, were still at the end of Dock 5!
 
I've been battling with this for a couple years now, I'd like to sell, my wife doesn't want to. In my case it's health, it's becoming hard to do maintenance things on the boat. I explain to my wife that that has been part of my fun with the boat, not just driving it, but she doesn't get it.

And I hate to admit but my confidence out on the lake is not what it used to be, dealing with pirates;), diving in cold water to cut fish nets off my props, any emergency at all...I ain't got it anymore, I got old....not sure when that happened.:(
 
Bennett, best of luck to you. I can understand that decision for sure. There is a tipping point for this hobby and no doubt mine may be approaching, particularly with this 80% insurance renewal increase. There is a lot of adventures to be had in life besides those on the water.....thank you for all of your valuable input on this forum.
 
Woody said:
I've been battling with this for a couple years now, I'd like to sell, my wife doesn't want to. In my case it's health, it's becoming hard to do maintenance things on the boat. I explain to my wife that that has been part of my fun with the boat, not just driving it, but she doesn't get it.

And I hate to admit but my confidence out on the lake is not what it used to be, dealing with pirates;), diving in cold water to cut fish nets off my props, any emergency at all...I ain't got it anymore, I got old....not sure when that happened.:(
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I am beyond ability to do maintenance. As long as I can pay my mechanic to maintain it in top condition I will keep it. Will see how it fits budget with moving into a fixed income lifestyle. I absolutely cannot do buffing and waxing anymore and I wont pay a $1k to have done. So it stopped being shiny last year. Being all white it really don’t matter.
As they say… From my cold dead hands… I just cannot imagine not having a boat. Its what I am.
 
Thanks guys! I used to enjoy working in the bilge. Learned on a 260DA. Then a 44DB and now 420DA. I am not as flexible as I used to be and I will not miss the maintenance. Not having all of the systems will be nice. The 420DA has been a project. We are 90% complete and will let someone finish it if they so choose.

Bennett
 
Bennett, we sold Beachcomber a couple of years ago because my health issues didn't allow me to be on deck and there was no way I could easily get down into the engine room to check fluid levels. I gotta admit that I miss the hell out of her, but boating is not in my future except as a guest on someone's boat.

The best of luck to you on the sale and your life AB (after boating).
 
Not a terrible decision. After we downsized to a 25’ day boat we took up off-roading and camping with some boating during the week along with golf. We loved the boat trips but time to try something new we got a can am x3 and trailer it to off-road parks April we’re heading to Tenn also wheel the Bronco having a lot of fun. Try something you may like it
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it best of luck
 
Woody said:
I've been battling with this for a couple years now, I'd like to sell, my wife doesn't want to. In my case it's health, it's becoming hard to do maintenance things on the boat. I explain to my wife that that has been part of my fun with the boat, not just driving it, but she doesn't get it.

And I hate to admit but my confidence out on the lake is not what it used to be, dealing with pirates;), diving in cold water to cut fish nets off my props, any emergency at all...I ain't got it anymore, I got old....not sure when that happened.:(
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The same is what made my decision to do things now and not wait any longer. I am only 54 but can feel my choices over the years catching up to me. Not sure how many more years I will be able to do things like this. I have had smaller boats and PWCs but the canals and travel, living on a boat have been something on my bucket list for a very long time. Doing it while I can.
 
@bbwhitejr Best of luck with whatever your future holds. I have enjoyed and learned from your posts over the years. I, for one, hope you will stick around the site.

I bought our PWC as a fulfillment of a promise I made to my sons 13 years ago. We have had it for 10 years and last year we put 4 hours on it. 2 of those were me going to fuel it up. Plus it hurts too much the next day. So we will sell that. The boat? There have been a couple times over the last 15 years where I decided we weren't using the boat enough and wanted to sell. I was met with stiff resistance from the rest of the family. At this point I am glad they stopped me. Our lake has over 800 miles of shoreline and we haven't explored 1/2 of it. Boating is instant relaxation for me. It is about the only way I can turn the world off and be out of reach of my work. I can't fathom giving it up entirely. That said, I have a son who is capable of maintaining the boat better than I am and he enjoys it, so I've got that going for me...
 
highslice said:
@bbwhitejr Best of luck with whatever your future holds. I have enjoyed and learned from your posts over the years. I, for one, hope you will stick around the site.

I bought our PWC as a fulfillment of a promise I made to my sons 13 years ago. We have had it for 10 years and last year we put 4 hours on it. 2 of those were me going to fuel it up. Plus it hurts too much the next day. So we will sell that. The boat? There have been a couple times over the last 15 years where I decided we weren't using the boat enough and wanted to sell. I was met with stiff resistance from the rest of the family. At this point I am glad they stopped me. Our lake has over 800 miles of shoreline and we haven't explored 1/2 of it. Boating is instant relaxation for me. It is about the only way I can turn the world off and be out of reach of my work. I can't fathom giving it up entirely. That said, I have a son who is capable of maintaining the boat better than I am and he enjoys it, so I've got that going for me...
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Many thanks! Going to BT with the ad tomorrow! Already looking at some CCs.

Bennett
 
bbwhitejr said:
Many thanks! Going to BT with the ad tomorrow! Already looking at some CCs.

Bennett
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Don't forget Facebook Marketplace!

We up and sold our 37' last year, a bit unexpectantly, after finding our dream place. I knew I wouldn't have time to do both (we lived 3hrs from where we keep the boat and the new place was an hour in the opposite direction). I have been too busy to notice it's gone and a new relaxation/outlet for my projects has taken over my free time...
 
You'll love the freedom of the CC. Everything is so simple and accessible. With as little maintenance as it requires compared to the big boat it almost feels like nothing. Bring able to quickly cruise somewhere at 40mph at over 2mpg feels free so you go all the time.

That said, I'm not saying I don't really miss the big boat but there are certainly a lot of advantage of the little one to offset the pain.
 
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