Its all about operating costs. The faster you want to go, the more fuel you will spend. About 1 to 2 MPG on a boat. Get one with an outboard. Better value. About 125 HP on a lake boat will be fun but affordable. Maybe 150 HP. Outboard.
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Wifes not satisfied with your dinghy?
GeorgeH
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GeorgeH
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I have a 23ft Trophy nothing but a money pit.
GeorgeH
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I stick with the Mercruisers, Chebbie engine I can work on that. lol
My boat has twin 250HP 2 stroke Yamaha's. 1.2 MPG at cruise! Holds 250 gallons of gas, x 3 dollars a gallon. About 750 Dollars to go about 260 miles. But I get paying Anglers to fish so I get to fish for free, as far as fuel.
Ddaddy
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A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by either wood, fiberglass or aluminum into which the owner throws money.
I've owned several and only the 12' aluminum fishing boat got used enough to justify the cost of ownership. For all the others, I could have rented a much better boat every time I went out and still saved over 70% of the cost of ownership.
I've owned several and only the 12' aluminum fishing boat got used enough to justify the cost of ownership. For all the others, I could have rented a much better boat every time I went out and still saved over 70% of the cost of ownership.
GeorgeH
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nice! All I get is my family inviting their friends to go fishing. It's like having a pool, everybody's your friend but nobody brings the steaks for the BBQ. lol
No money no fishy!
Mikey has a hood for it.......That's what she said...
And of course you would go for a chevy engine...
My brother has an 18.5 foot with a 4.3 v-6 at 240 hp... Plenty to pull two skiers out on one ski.... (Slalom...)
Master Craft or Ski Nautique...
GeorgeH
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I put a stop to it, Most times it's the wife and I and my BIL, and he helps me around here with crap I can't pick up or do. So we're good there.
Or a hottie for the host....
***, gas, or grass - nobody rides for free....
GeorgeH
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Hey I dig the chrysler crusaders, but they've been out of the marine game for a long time.That's what she said...
An,d of course you would go for a chevy engine...
GeorgeH
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my bad, I get that Mcfly routine from time to time. lol
GeorgeH
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6 pack license Think it's called here.
When I had an inboard boat, I was quite surprised how gutless a 350 Chevy is in a boat! Its all about torque and top in power, there is only one gear.
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