Who here owns a boat

[Jonny Cash]

The 2 happiest days in a boat owners life is the day he buys it and the even more so the day he sells it.

Well, that is... If its a freshwater boat. Because catching wimpy little bass and pulling tubes around gets old.

[s52e30m3]

I have an 06 Super Air Nautique team 220. I've had it since new probably have 60-80 hours on it. All in all I haven't had to spend to much on it. As long as you take good care of it,it should not be to bad.

[Alkasquawlik]

I don't own a boat but my friend has an 08 x-star and it is an awesome boat. We use it all of the time in the summer, and it has never had any problems. But I can tell you that those fucking things go through gas like you wouldn't believe. You can burn through a tank in a day if you are wake boarding a lot. I have no idea about insurance or any of that shit though.

And mastercrafts are awesome. That is by far the best boat I've ridden behind.

X-Stars are fucking sick. One of my friend's friend had one and it was really nice.
Personally I've ridden behind Sangers, Malibu Wakesetters, and Super Air Nautiques and I liked those all better than the Mastercrafts I've ridden behind. Personal choice though.

[z31maniac]

After being a Tech Writer for MerCruiser, I will never own a boat. I'll just enjoy my friends that have them and bring the beer.

I really can't imagine that payment with such a short season, hell even this far south the water was still too cold to enjoy on Memorial Day.

[TwoJ's]

I don't own a boat but my friend has an 08 x-star and it is an awesome boat. We use it all of the time in the summer, and it has never had any problems. But I can tell you that those fucking things go through gas like you wouldn't believe. You can burn through a tank in a day if you are wake boarding a lot. I have no idea about insurance or any of that shit though.

And mastercrafts are awesome. That is by far the best boat I've ridden behind.

[TwoJ's]

I don't own a boat but my friend has an 08 x-star and it is an awesome boat. We use it all of the time in the summer, and it has never had any problems. But I can tell you that those fucking things go through gas like you wouldn't believe. You can burn through a tank in a day if you are wake boarding a lot. I have no idea about insurance or any of that shit though.

And mastercrafts are awesome. That is by far the best boat I've ridden behind.

[aintnothang]

I grew up riding in one of these:

[Thehemiman]

My family has an 18" Larson I/O bow rider and it's been a great boat. Bought it new back in 2000 and the only thing it has required except for regular maintenance was a new fuel pump and a battery. Has almost 300 hours and it still seems new. Keep it on the dock in the summer and in the yard in the winter. Makes it real nice when you have it docked 30 feet from your house and can use it any time you want. I know owning a boat/boating can be a disaster but we have never had a problem...

[mrsleeve]

I had a boat once, when Is sold it I used some of the proceeds to pay for my E30, also the old adage is 100% true.

The 2 happiest days in a boat owners life is the day he buys it and the even more so the day he sells it.

That and the advice about the 3 F's is spot on.

[Desaevious]

My dad has had a little 20' Starcraft boat since I was a kid and we used to go fishing all over the place during the summer. It stopped when my little sisters became old enough to want to tag along. It has been out of use since then so my dad sold it to a coworker for a mere $500 this past month. With the engine too, what a pity.

[Alkasquawlik]

I know alot of people have problems with Mastercraft fyi. You basically pay for the name.
I'm pretty sure the X1 is their base wakeboard boat too.

With that said, wakeboarding and tubing is fun as fuck and I would take the boat if you can afford it.
It does get expensive though. Maintenance + gas + all the random other shit adds up. You have to buy the wakeboards, tubes, life jackets, ropes, etc etc
If you can swing it, I'd take it and if you don't like it you can always sell it, no?

[Vedubin01]

My family has owned boats all our lives. They are amazing fun when you have the time and money. They are also a huge hole and or money pit. Water and electronics don't mix. Salt water is the worst. Just like anything, maintenance is key.

This is one of the family boats...

http://www.fairline.com/#/squadron/s78/images/

Super big hole!

[Bimmersmith]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_YlkEUOonI

I'm on a boat.



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[dude8383]

^^this man speaks truth.

For the uninitiated:

if it floats, flies, or f*cks, you're better off renting.

thanks for the breakdown, thats brilliant!

[Ral]

^^this man speaks truth.

For the uninitiated:

if it floats, flies, or f*cks, you're better off renting.