Who here owns a boat

[325Projectz]

i prefer wakesetters also, they are the hotness... when i saw the new 07 wakesetters for the first time, i set a goal and i reached it.

i love x stars and 210's also, but prefer the malibu. i wouldn't look at buying any other boats.

the only reason i have this boat is because i work my ass off. i work for a it consulting company 40hrs/week plus every 3rd week 24/7 shift, web development, and setup networks for an auction company on the weekends, usually once a month or twice a month on the weekends... plus no car payments help.

i have a 09 watson 142 (finless), and, haha, the 07 melissa boots... yes, white pink & teal. they are my backups, broke my shanes.

here is a pic from lake powell trip i just got back from

that thing is slammed:-D i got an 07 aswell but i've only got 130 hours on it.

your boat is awesome! stock to stock, i think those have the best wake around.

mine was riding like a river horse because of this

[AndrewBird]

A boat only gets expensive if you don't keep up on the maintenance. Have it serviced at the beginning of the season EVERY YEAR, keep a cover on it (or even two). Yes, getting it serviced and filling it with gas etc will cost you some money, but no more than a car or any other toy would. It's just all the money is spent within the short boating season so it seems like it is a lot more.

If you've been wanting a boat, I'd say go for it. If it's just a good deal that passed your way, I'd think twice and ask yourself if you really want it or not.

[Alkasquawlik]

just turned 24 june 27th

I wish I was you. I love the new Wakesetters and how the tower goes forward. The Wakesetter is my favorite boat to ride behind.
What do you do to afford the boat?
What kinda board/boots do you have?

[325Projectz]

just turned 24 june 27th

[Alkasquawlik]

i try to get out to ride a couple times a week.

this makes it easy:



i leave my board and a pair of board shorts and flops on the boat, so i can turn for the lake from anywhere and go.

if any r3v members are in the area and want to hit the lake, drop me a pm.

How old are you? 20s? 30s?

[mnwake]

[QUOTE=325Projectz;1587794]i have a 07 malibu wakesetter, 550 hours & counting...





that thing is slammed:-D i got an 07 aswell but i've only got 130 hours on it.

[325Projectz]

i try to get out to ride a couple times a week.

this makes it easy:



i leave my board and a pair of board shorts and flops on the boat, so i can turn for the lake from anywhere and go.

if any r3v members are in the area and want to hit the lake, drop me a pm.

[Alkasquawlik]

^^^
you must go out on the water a fuckton

[325Projectz]

i have a 07 malibu wakesetter, 550 hours & counting...





photos by steven hahn

[Alkasquawlik]

20 miles to a lake is nothing.

It seems like it'd be worth it in your situation. Go for it.

[AdironRider]

The x1 is their base level boat, but it doesnt mean it isnt tits. The hull was revolutionary in its day. That being said, its a good hull at a good price. Tricked out boats cost like 60-80 grand new for the top tier ones. I want a toy, not the equivalent of half a mortgage payment.

The ball and chain plays a pretty big role in the decision. She grew up wakeboarding, even did a few pro tour events, so Im thinking its actually going to be getting more use than I think. Ive got the truck to tow it as well which helps. It would be a 20 mile trek to the good lake, there are a few closer but not a nice.

50-100 bucks a trip is what I expected. If friends chipped in for gas even better. 50-100 bucks for a great day on the lake is money well spent.

Im going out on it this weekend to try out the wake, give it a full test run, etc. Well see how it goes.

[Alkasquawlik]

If you can get a good deal on it than go for it. There's nothing better than sitting out on the lake during a hot summer day. I've got malibu vtx and the overall cost of maintenance isn't all that bad 75 bucks for an oil change and a 300 400 for winter storage if you don't have a place to keep it yourself. You can expect to spend 50 to 100 on gas every time you go out though so that gets expensive but its worth it. Also make sure you have a big enough truck to tow it.

I want your boat.
Actually I want the new Malibu 247 LSV :shifty

[mnwake]

If you can get a good deal on it than go for it. There's nothing better than sitting out on the lake during a hot summer day. I've got malibu vtx and the overall cost of maintenance isn't all that bad 75 bucks for an oil change and a 300 400 for winter storage if you don't have a place to keep it yourself. You can expect to spend 50 to 100 on gas every time you go out though so that gets expensive but its worth it. Also make sure you have a big enough truck to tow it.

[Eric Giles]

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!

Now THAT is a boat. If it's ever around the MS/AL gulf coast area I would like to see it.

[thearkitekt]

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.

this is the near perfect situation.

I would however, own a sail boat, there is something about sailing that you just cant get anywhere else.