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re: Hidden costs of boat ownership
Posted on 5/14/24 at 3:38 pm to dyslexiateechur
Posted on 5/14/24 at 3:38 pm to dyslexiateechur
What kind of fishing and/or boating will this boat be used for 90% of the time? Freshwater fishing?
Saltwater? Marsh or open water?
Pleasure cruising?
How many people will normally be aboard?
Answer these questions and you can get better advice here as there are many different types of boats.
Saltwater? Marsh or open water?
Pleasure cruising?
How many people will normally be aboard?
Answer these questions and you can get better advice here as there are many different types of boats.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 3:38 pm to dyslexiateechur
A Tacoma can pull a 21ft bay boat. A nauticstar 214 is only 1550lbs, even with trailer and gear you have plenty of margin for error.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 4:40 pm to dyslexiateechur
Don’t forget property taxes, they get me every year for the boat, motor and trailer; all separate, every year in Arkansas. Look up your State, owning a boat can be expensive….
Posted on 5/14/24 at 5:03 pm to Purple Spoon
quote:
nothing wrong with a 17
Nothing at all, especially for just two people. I run a 20' bay boat with a 115 and it does great for a family of 4. Smaller outboard, boat and trailer = simpler maintenance on a lot of things. You can save a ton just by watching a few YT videos. Faster to change outboard oil than any of our vehicles. That said, there's always going to be something that breaks. It's better to just enjoy it and not add things up.
Insurance for me <$50/mo
Lucked out on storage and have a place ~1mile from the house for $60/mo. Too many oak trees to keep it in the back yard without covering every time and that's a huge PITA.
4stroke 115 sips fuel
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:17 pm to dyslexiateechur
It’s a LOT
Insurance, Gas, upkeep, note, etc.
Insurance, Gas, upkeep, note, etc.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:29 pm to lsusteve1
And it gets expensive quick….
$700 to fill up
$4000 slip rental for my lift
$2000 this year for new axles- I changed myself
$800 Garmin 215 AIS upgrade on the VHF- I installed myself
$3000 Minn Kota iPilot and Lithum Battery- got NOS off FB Mktplace- rigged myself
$500 Shuttle Slide
$1800 Misc wiring and hardware
$500 to rework my gauges at Gauge Saver- R&R myself
$100 waterpump for port engine- changed myself
$6000 new Shimano Tekota and Saragosa rod and reels- 10 of them
$1000 misc tackle
$300 new Garmin speakers
A hair over $20,000 to set up a boat that honestly didn’t need a lot to snapper fish this year. And I did all the work myself. I bet you could easily add another $5000 for the rigging and repair work I did.
ETA- but it’s worth 10x that to me when our 12 year old told me the first time out with it last weekend- “I love this boat, I’m so happy we got it. I love Grand Isle”
$700 to fill up
$4000 slip rental for my lift
$2000 this year for new axles- I changed myself
$800 Garmin 215 AIS upgrade on the VHF- I installed myself
$3000 Minn Kota iPilot and Lithum Battery- got NOS off FB Mktplace- rigged myself
$500 Shuttle Slide
$1800 Misc wiring and hardware
$500 to rework my gauges at Gauge Saver- R&R myself
$100 waterpump for port engine- changed myself
$6000 new Shimano Tekota and Saragosa rod and reels- 10 of them
$1000 misc tackle
$300 new Garmin speakers
A hair over $20,000 to set up a boat that honestly didn’t need a lot to snapper fish this year. And I did all the work myself. I bet you could easily add another $5000 for the rigging and repair work I did.
ETA- but it’s worth 10x that to me when our 12 year old told me the first time out with it last weekend- “I love this boat, I’m so happy we got it. I love Grand Isle”
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:58 pm to dyslexiateechur
A boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. I should know by now, I have a small fleet and each one is a little bigger and more expensive than the last.
Salt Life don’t come free.
Salt Life don’t come free.
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 5/14/24 at 9:35 pm to dyslexiateechur
In 2016 I bought 8yo boat that was used in saltwater that had 225 Merc HO Pro XS with ~300 hrs.
The maintenance on the motor is only part of the overall picture. I had plenty of repairs required on the outboard, but also had to do the following: battery replacement, broken power pole, 2x trim motor replacement, trolling motor replacement, jackplate solenoid replacement, trailer work, and probably other non engine stuff I’m forgetting.
I share all that to say the more gadgets and features you have the more maintenance
The maintenance on the motor is only part of the overall picture. I had plenty of repairs required on the outboard, but also had to do the following: battery replacement, broken power pole, 2x trim motor replacement, trolling motor replacement, jackplate solenoid replacement, trailer work, and probably other non engine stuff I’m forgetting.
I share all that to say the more gadgets and features you have the more maintenance
Posted on 5/14/24 at 9:36 pm to subMOA
Guys op hasn’t even said what type of boat they are looking at other than 17 ft cc. Could just be a little aluminum skiff or jon boat. In which case the numbers would be way more manageable. A far cry from offshore type boats.
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 5/15/24 at 5:25 am to dyslexiateechur
BOAT
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
My problem is that I don't get to use mine as much as I need to and it's hanging in a lift.
So when I do use it there's always some issue
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
My problem is that I don't get to use mine as much as I need to and it's hanging in a lift.
So when I do use it there's always some issue
Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:02 am to dyslexiateechur
How does the saying go?
If you have to ask….
If you have to ask….
Posted on 5/15/24 at 7:06 am to subMOA
quote:
subMOA
What kind of boat are you running, I’ll be on the lookout for you. I run an older Hydrasport Ocean Skiff Dual Console (not many of those around) with a newer 200 Suzuki. Have a camper at Bridgeside but usually tow up to Fourchon to launch to lessen the boat ride.
Back to OP, more about the type of fishing you are hoping to do? I’ve owned everything from a 15’ bateau with a tiller motor up to a 25’ offshore walk around cuddly cabin. FWIW, my buddy has pulled my boat several times with his Taco, and mine is exceptionally heavy for a 20’ boat.
And not sure where you are located, but if you’re north of Houma and fishing saltwater, you’ll quickly realize one day trips are very taxing, so add in the cost of a place to stay overnight.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 7:14 am to dyslexiateechur
I have had 6 boats. My favorite was a 14 ft bateau with 25 pull start Merc.
No electrical system, no trolling motor
My second most favorite was the 18 ft Reno skiff, with a 115 Evinrude, simple open layout with front and rear deck.
Simple is better.
No electrical system, no trolling motor
My second most favorite was the 18 ft Reno skiff, with a 115 Evinrude, simple open layout with front and rear deck.
Simple is better.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 8:15 am to ecb
If I started thinking about it, I would go crazy. I have $1000 in just safety gear some of which have $25 a month subscriptions. Tow Boatus gold membership. Taxes and insurance $3200. Yeah I want a bigger boat, too. So will you. 2footitis is real.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 9:00 am to Spoonbilla
I’m coming up on 2 years with my Heron 16 and it’s been an extremely economical boat so far.
Insurance - 600ish
Routine Maintenance - less than 150/year
Cleaning - 100/year
Replacing gear - 50/year
I’ve slowly upgraded stuff over time like boat buckles, NMEA cables, and a hardier trolling motor plug as well (300ish)
I can get up to 10mpg with my 60hp tohatsu and it’s an extremely easy/cheap boat to tow.
I got a swing tongue trailer so I can store it in my garage for free.
Don’t let these guys scare you away from owning a boat. I’ve absolutely loved it so far.
Insurance - 600ish
Routine Maintenance - less than 150/year
Cleaning - 100/year
Replacing gear - 50/year
I’ve slowly upgraded stuff over time like boat buckles, NMEA cables, and a hardier trolling motor plug as well (300ish)
I can get up to 10mpg with my 60hp tohatsu and it’s an extremely easy/cheap boat to tow.
I got a swing tongue trailer so I can store it in my garage for free.
Don’t let these guys scare you away from owning a boat. I’ve absolutely loved it so far.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 9:26 am to dyslexiateechur
Just get the boat and enjoy.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 10:16 am to dyslexiateechur
If you are buying a boat and weighing if the cost/benefit is there I would consider buying a boat with a partner or two who fish about as much or less than you. It works well for me.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 4:44 pm to dyslexiateechur
quote:
I’m just wanting something small like 17’.
If you decide on a 19ft boat I'm thinking of selling mine. thedomeranger@gmail.com if you want any info about it.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 5:42 pm to Kjnstkmn
I come to this thread only to validate my rule that if it flies, floats, or fricks I should rent it.
Posted on 5/16/24 at 7:10 am to Mister Bigfish
A boat is about making lasting experiences and memories (good and bad)….and at the end of the day…these are the only things we ultimately take with us. It’s damn near impossible to put a price tag on that.
I love being a boat owner in Louisiana and take it out as often as I can. One day I will sell and hire charters….but I hope that’s a couple decades down the road.
I love being a boat owner in Louisiana and take it out as often as I can. One day I will sell and hire charters….but I hope that’s a couple decades down the road.
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