how many more years can I get out of her?

[smokey73]

For years as I was a kid my Dad and I went to boat shows looking for small cruising powerboat you could use on a trailer as a "camper" and also on the water. He died at 62 and never pulled the trigger. I ran "spreadsheets" for years and could never justify the "cost" of a big sailboat (that's the engineer in me) but like my Dad I dreamed of having one. I had a heart attack at 47. Lots of spreadsheet between 40 and 60.

At 60 or so, I found a boat my wife and I both liked in New Rochelle New York and the price/condition was right so we flew to New York to look at it. When I got back I ran the spreadsheet anyway and concluded it was not a "wise" use of money. My wife said "BUY THE D$%M BOAT." Almost named it that. You either need to enjoy working and fiddling with a boat in addition to using the boat or it will become a chore. My wife doesn't quite understand that. Buying a boat is an emotional decision and if you are worried about it being a sound financial decision, you will never buy one. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Captain-Will]

I think this quote pretty much sums it up:

“I spent most of my dough on booze, broads and boats and the rest I wasted.”

― Elmore Leonard

It’s all about priorities

 

[kappykaplan]

It’s all about priorities

 

[jssailem]

Buying a boat is an emotional decision and if you are worried about it being a sound financial decision, you will never buy one. Just my 2 cents.

This is a Priceless bit of wisdom.

 

[kappykaplan]

This is a Priceless bit of wisdom.

 

[Calif. Ted]

I never look at the total for boat expenses, I'd just rather not know. I used to admit to $1000/month. but my slip fee is $999.95.

 

[jssailem]

While that looks like a big number, I suspect a monthly golf membership would be at least that much. I further conjecture that if you rented a storage shed to hide your nonelectric Power Car in SoCal that too might exceed your sailboat slip fees.

Putting a price on our hobbies is missing the point of enjoying the fruits of our labors.

It is the grape harvest time up here.

I have enjoyed many a wonderful bottle of Pinot Noir wine over the past year. I still love to go to the winery and watch the harvest. The Grape stomping event.

And a glass of wine.

 

[Captain-Will]

For years as I was a kid my Dad and I went to boat shows looking for small cruising powerboat you could use on a trailer as a "camper" and also on the water. He died at 62 and never pulled the trigger. I ran "spreadsheets" for years and could never justify the "cost" of a big sailboat (that's the engineer in me) but like my Dad I dreamed of having one. I had a heart attack at 47. Lots of spreadsheet between 40 and 60.

At 60 or so, I found a boat my wife and I both liked in New Rochelle New York and the price/condition was right so we flew to New York to look at it. When I got back I ran the spreadsheet anyway and concluded it was not a "wise" use of money. My wife said "BUY THE D$%M BOAT." Almost named it that. You either need to enjoy working and fiddling with a boat in addition to using the boat or it will become a chore. My wife doesn't quite understand that. Buying a boat is an emotional decision and if you are worried about it being a sound financial decision, you will never buy one. Just my 2 cents.

I’m sorry for the loss of your dad, but I’m glad you did end up fulfilling his dream of having a sailboat I’m sure he would be happy, and great advice thank you

 

[Tally Ho]

Until you hit 70 years old, like me, and realize you can't lift the sails of a 35 footer like you use to.

My poor man’s solution…

Problem solved!




Greg

 

[Captain-Will]

My poor man’s solution…

Problem solved!




Greg

What a great idea !!