mhtimber
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- Dec 5, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 320 Sundancer 2006, Raymarine C80 2KW radome
- Engines
- Horizon 350 Mag Bravo III
Some of you may relate to this article or find it thought provoking.
A few quotes from the article The Case For a Simpler Life:
“You know I’m just tired of always having to pay someone to keep all this stuff working. We’re not having fun anymore. I need to take a break from boating.”
“…instead of taking a break from boating, maybe some of us need to rethink boating.”
“…even the most diehard mariners are re-evaluating the amount of time and money they invest in boating.”
“Consequently, the market became flooded with used boats being sold by desperate owners at ridiculously low prices. Those who were in a position to buy a new boat couldn’t sell their older boat — at least not at a price they thought was reasonable. ”
“While the boating market seems to have bottomed out and shows signs of stabilizing, it is doubtful it will return to its glory days of prerecession prosperity and low fuel prices any time soon.”
“If we love being out on the water, I believe we need to re-examine the kind of boats we own and how we use them. ”
“A good way to start is to apply zero-based thinking to boat ownership. Begin with a clean sheet of paper and think of what you and your family like most about boating. Then list the features and characteristics of a boat that are absolutely necessary. Forget the “wouldn’t it be nice” stuff. Keep telling yourself, This is a boat, not a house.”
Curious to hear some feedback.
By the way, this article captures the essence of why I am building a new 28' boat while I am upside down in my current 32' boat. Check out my project at Sustainable Boat.
Cheers
Jeff
A few quotes from the article The Case For a Simpler Life:
“You know I’m just tired of always having to pay someone to keep all this stuff working. We’re not having fun anymore. I need to take a break from boating.”
“…instead of taking a break from boating, maybe some of us need to rethink boating.”
“…even the most diehard mariners are re-evaluating the amount of time and money they invest in boating.”
“Consequently, the market became flooded with used boats being sold by desperate owners at ridiculously low prices. Those who were in a position to buy a new boat couldn’t sell their older boat — at least not at a price they thought was reasonable. ”
“While the boating market seems to have bottomed out and shows signs of stabilizing, it is doubtful it will return to its glory days of prerecession prosperity and low fuel prices any time soon.”
“If we love being out on the water, I believe we need to re-examine the kind of boats we own and how we use them. ”
“A good way to start is to apply zero-based thinking to boat ownership. Begin with a clean sheet of paper and think of what you and your family like most about boating. Then list the features and characteristics of a boat that are absolutely necessary. Forget the “wouldn’t it be nice” stuff. Keep telling yourself, This is a boat, not a house.”
Curious to hear some feedback.
By the way, this article captures the essence of why I am building a new 28' boat while I am upside down in my current 32' boat. Check out my project at Sustainable Boat.
Cheers
Jeff
