re: 2 questions on Boating Costs

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I'm 2 months from buying a boat, just trying to figure out what this will really cost me - 3x was one response really i hope that wouldnt be entirely true

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It varies from boat to boat. Some people go their whole lives without ever having boat problems, while other can't keep their junk running.

Simple things will go a long way. Before you put the boat back in the garage, take off the cowling and give the hoses a quick once over, same for fuel filters. Make sure the ground under the lower unit is clean and free of debris so if you have a lower unit leak it's obvious next time you pull the boat out. Flush your motor, run your carbs dry if that's your thing. Pull a plug every other trip to check for fowling. Spend that hundo on a good battery tender. Check your bearing temps every time you pull the trailer.

Most importantly, buy a factory service manual!!!!