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19Mako · 01-07-2003, 04:09 PM

and make sure you put up a sign that says:

"THIS BOAT RUNS ON GAS NOT JUST THANK YOU"

IMO if you have a few extra hundreds a month to toss around, a boat is a great seasonal toy to have if you enjoy being on the water. You can't really put a price tag on a hobby or a passion, what's expensive for some is worth every penny for another person. IE: I think it's a waste of money when I see someone hook up a beat up Honda Civic to a point where the rims, lights, body effects, and accessories cost more than the car itself.... but to that person, whose passion is into hooking up cars........it's worth every penny.

I have a 2002 Mako that's been without problems, a 130 Honda 4stroke that's great on gas so my monthly expenses are not too high. My friends all pitch in for gas when we go out and a full tank lasts me over a week and I'm out almost everyday flying around full throttle. Some board members can attest to that.

Make sure you HONESTLY budget your finances before taking that first step into boating. Numbers don't lie, they either add up or they don't add up. Over spending is the mistake. Look at it this way, you can't take your money to your grave so enjoy life and live it up and catch a few fish along the way!

01-07-2003, 04:09 PM	#17
19Mako Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 45	and make sure you put up a sign that says: "THIS BOAT RUNS ON GAS NOT JUST THANK YOU" IMO if you have a few extra hundreds a month to toss around, a boat is a great seasonal toy to have if you enjoy being on the water. You can't really put a price tag on a hobby or a passion, what's expensive for some is worth every penny for another person. IE: I think it's a waste of money when I see someone hook up a beat up Honda Civic to a point where the rims, lights, body effects, and accessories cost more than the car itself.... but to that person, whose passion is into hooking up cars........it's worth every penny. I have a 2002 Mako that's been without problems, a 130 Honda 4stroke that's great on gas so my monthly expenses are not too high. My friends all pitch in for gas when we go out and a full tank lasts me over a week and I'm out almost everyday flying around full throttle. Some board members can attest to that. Make sure you HONESTLY budget your finances before taking that first step into boating. Numbers don't lie, they either add up or they don't add up. Over spending is the mistake. Look at it this way, you can't take your money to your grave so enjoy life and live it up and catch a few fish along the way!