Although we are very happy with our current boat once I get a bit closer to retirement we are planning on a bigger boat. Hopefully something with a flybridge...

 

That sounds close to our plan as well, combined with a move to a longer boating season. More along the lines of small house large boat kind of thing.

Henry

 

You didn't give us the option of "I'll be buried in my current boat!!"

 

2004 Boston Whaler 110 Tender

Hey do you carry your tender, or do you just tow it, have any pictures of the tender?

:thumbsup:

 

I plan to keep my existing boat, well once I get it floated. I sure hope it doesn't sink.......:grin:

 

Status-Quo for us....besides, I don't want to clean, wax and keep up any more than I have right now.

 

I would like a "real" mattress and a separate shower...but not a lot bigger than what we currently have.

 

I want a 340DA, but that will be after we put a few years on this baby.

 

I'd like to move to the 36DB or an older 400DB (1998 and up). The 36 really has my interest right now...should be an interesting boat-show season!

 

I am moving up this winter.

I think a mid 90's 290DA would fit the budget for me and give me the room that I need.

 

As soon as our house sells, Doing the smaller house bigger boat deal. Hopefully a 04'-06' 46 Dancer for us.

 

Went with next boat same size. Actually what I would really like is to just use the boat we have more than we do. 5 times to the lake this summer & that is one more time than last year.

 

We just bought the current boat but are in love with the 310's/340's. We put our name on the waiting list for the slips in our town marina that can hold a 310 or a 340 and have been told that we should expect to receive the slip in 10+ years! Plenty of time to enjoy the current boat and to save the money for the next one!

 

Moving to a bigger boat. 320da - 340da. We started boating 3 years ago. In that time frame we have had 3 friends get into boating. My wife and I just need to decide what both of us want in our new or used boat.

 

Presentation, I would love to get a larger boat! However, that means we can no longer trailer.... would have to be married to a marina.... etc. I really like the 330, but I can't justify the extra $$$ and arguably, our boat fits my family perfectly. (Me, wife, toy dog, 14 year-old, 18-year old away for college.) I can't seem to talk myself into a 330 or even a 310. : )

What are you thinking? Give us your opinion!

 

Wish Presentation would have added to his pole....No plans on changing, happy with current boat.

 

Same here....no plans to change until we move to a bigger body of water with year-round boating weather. With 5 & 7 yr olds at home, we won't be moving any time soon.

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Almost everyone in my immediate boating circle upsized this year.

 

We plan on enjoying the one we have for the next few years, but then upsizing to a 320/340, then I think we're done (he says now)

 

I am hoping to go to the 28 or 32 range in the next year or so. But then again who knows where we will be in that time frame. Hopefully in a much better economy. We can all dream, right...

 

Wheres the poll for "The bank is coming to take it back"?

 

We picked up the 380DA this year (repo) and are EXTREMELY pleased with it. We were looking in the 320/340 range but the deal could not be beat. I feel that we are where we would have been in 4-5 years (size wise). Best part it was the wifes idea to move up! Just wish we had a summer in Chicago this year, but there is always the hope for global warming (am I missing something?).

 

Next boat will be a little smaller, a Sea Ray day-cruiser again. Will use the trade $$ for waterfront property on the OH River.

 

We may move up a few feet but in the same style boat. That will not be for 5 or 6 years.

 

Lateral but away from a bridge. Similar LOA or slightly larger in order to keep a stall shower and solid stateroom doors. Would have to be a 370/380DA...


(or a Rinker)

Oh, and I think I'm going to need a boat with a large enough cabin door to get the damn fridge out (my engines are a bitch to remove but the fridge is a piece of cake!)

 

We just upgraded size, will probably be ready in a few years when the kids are bigger.

Lateral but away from a bridge.

I'm curious why you want to move away from a bridge.

 

Status Quo for as long as I can see! The retirement years might require a switch to a displacement hull like a Grand Banks or an American Tug. That is so far in the future it doesn't even count! I am going to the boat shows to check them out because I'll be able to afford the 2009 model 20 years from now!

 

I would like to move up but I can't justify it at this point. Maybe in 5 years or so, but right now the boat fits us for our purpose. I'd rather have a that I use vs. a bigger one that sits at the dock.

Doug

 

We were very lucky with our first purchase, it suits us fine, plenty of room, for 2 old folks, trailerable (if thats a word). It is a SEA RAY, so it will last forever, if properly cared for. At this time no planes to get rid of, or up grade, down grade, or go newer.