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Ok after a re-read, you are right, Duke is expressing the high costs of boating and if fishing is higher priority, then the boat goes.
High costs !!!!!
To that I am in total agreement, I went to the boatshow the other night and nearly fainted at the prices of new rides. One dealer said "only 500/month. Hmmmm I did some quick math in front of him.
500 + 200/Mo insurance + estimated 300/Mo slip + estimated 200/Mo (1200/Yr) fuel + 200/Mo (winter storage)= at least 1400/Mo. NOT 500/Mo.
Oh, then there are the maintenance costs....
He walked away......
My statements reflect how I feel personally. I would never give up my boat, but I do have the option of trailering if I had to, (did it for 6 years). Plus it failrly cheap to run (single 175hp fuel injected)
But so far no-one else has agreed on his switch to surf fishing instead of boating. Rather good suggestions are offered to help him save some $$ and keep his boat. AHHH TRUE BOATERS (they get it)!!!!
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