re: Owning a boat vs charter

You're definitely not considering getting your principle (or close to it) back if you decide to sell it down the road. I've owned 3 boats over the past decade and have sold all above my original investment. Now you have to do your research and wait on the right rig to come available that gets you the most value for your money for that to work. You can't just go to a dealer, pay a premium, and get upside down.