Do I really need a water heater?

[Lucky's]

Not to start anything, but what's the point of a boat with beds, and a kitchen if you always stay at the dock at night? A pontoon boat will get me out on the water and back, and a hell of a lot cheaper than a Ray.

IMO, you're not starting anything. But I do have a differing opinion. We spend every or every other weekend at our boat. We have done it for a few years now and have yet to spend a night on the hook. We take our boat out every weekend, sometimes for the entire day. However, come bedtime we like to have our bed, galley and head, regardless of whether we're at the dock or on the hook. We just prefer to have the comforts of electric and water hook up, as well as not having to stress about storms on the big lake or how well the anchor held. Bottom line, I don't see the relevance in your point, it doesn't matter where you're tying your boat up...if you plan on over-nighting, the "bed and kitchen" are a must.

 

[390x]

It was more directed at dayboaters.

 

[Pyrojodge]

Hey Quint, how goes your boat search? Wish you the best of luck finding your next boat.

We had vibration on the starboard side at sea trial. They sent the prop to be scanned and are checking engine alignment today. Hope to sea trial Saturday. If it does not go well, I am looking at a 1992 350 Express Bridge and a 1998 330 DA as my next targets.[/QUOTE]

You know we want pictures!!! :grin:

 

[Quint4]

I'll have plenty for sure!

 

[RonG]

Hi all,
good discussion. Had a good laugh over some of the responses. Specially the one about opinions are like assholes. Anyway, it's really not too much about the money and just whether it would be useful for me. So what I plan to do based on what I have heard from you guys is see how it goes and how I use it. If I find I would use it a lot I will try to install myself. Doesn't look to bad. I have so many other things I would like to do like new canvas/eisenglass, auto trim tabs, ac, heater, etc that I think a water heater is lower priority. Appreciate all the feedback and opinions. This forum is fantastic!

Ron

 

[JimG]

That was mean.

Sorry buddy... just pick'n.

Good luck with you boat search!

 

[Quint4]

Ha ha...it's good, my sarcasm does not translate well over the internet.

 

[Woody]

RonG said assholes:wow:

 

[RonG]

Uh oh...am I in trouble by the forum police?

 

[tdschafer]

RonG- Chuck the moderator will now need you to hand in your CSR card!!

 

[RonG]

Well it was fun while it lasted but I won't go down without a fight!