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It doesn't matter how many times you use it IF that is what you enjoy...one great day on the water is difficult to put a price on.
Our fishing/boating season is short. Sure you can put your boat in the water in march and take it out in Dec but those shoulder months are not the most pleasant to be outdoors for most people. If you like it and enjoy being around those kind of folks...do it. Most people put about 50-100 hours/season on their boats... The hard core guys (here) probably 100-200. Few put more then 200. Professional charter guys who go out everyday put 400 or so on their boat.
I know a lot of people who spend a lot of time on their boat *at the dock*...just sitting on it. That is their enjoyment. They don't need to go anywhere. They love their boat. Also, I just had a discussion with a shipyard worker here on MV. He said that a large number of boats that they take care of are only in the water 3 or 4 weeks a year. They people have a house here, when they are here they want the boat available, the day after they leave in Aug, the boat is hauled and winterized....even though it is 90 degs outside. Don't think you have to use your boat everyday to make it pay...boating will NEVER pay...it is expensive and NOT worth it if you have to worry about the money you spend on it. Boats are always acting up to get your attn (money)...at least all the ones I have owned did (new and used).
But all that said, for me ...its hard to live without a boat, I did so for a few years and it felt really good to be afloat again.
Good luck
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