Have a great 2013 boating Season All.

Sorry to see that Alvin. I sat out a year and it darn near killed me. But I did get a lot done on the house and brought my golf score down a bit. At first I stayed off the site. Then I poked in just to see what was happening. Next thing I knew I was commenting again. Good luck with the search. Shawn

 

Sad to see anyone leave but I can understand how you feel....to a point. Pop back in from time to time just to say hello and see what others are up to. Your time will come again soon and you'll be back on the water.

 

Hey Alvin, you'll be back soon enough!

 

Alvin,
I sat out a couple seasons when my kids were babies due to my wife's safety concerns. The time goes fast and you will find other things to fill it. Then when it's right, you'll be back. I did miss it but the babies kept me going.

Todd


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Alvin,

Obviously only you know the details of your situation, but going by your post I don't think this is a valid reason to be boatless. I can see how one can be in difficult situation on choosing the next boat with all the available options, but having a conclusion like that is not the right approach, IMO. We're here to help you to find your new boat, but in order to get helpful advices you'll need to come forward with your list of questions and concerns.

In general, you're not buying your next boat forever and for the most part it's not your last boat, I hope. So, for this reason alone don't beat yourself up thinking "I love this boat, but will it work for me in the next 10 years?". To achieve your goals they have to be realistic and practical. If you're not achieving your goal, most likely it's set too high and unreachable (for the time being). So, I would advice to step back and set more realistic goal that will fit best now, not 5-10 years from now. Take one step at the time and make each step reasonable for you to achieve.

Most likely I would never own a 420DB if I didn't buy 320DA and I would not own a 320DA if I didn't have 240DA. The moral is that those were realistic and achievable goals for me to get to the point where I own a boat we love now. When I upgraded from 240DA to 320DA I felt like it'll serve me 10yrs. It only lasted 4yrs. A lot can change in those years, especially boating lifestyle. There are so many different models out there and I just can't imagine not being able to find one that will work for at least 3-5 yrs.

Just my 0.02c FWIW.

 

Have a great summer and come back soon. Besides, just because you don't have a boat dosen't mean you can't go boating! The best boat for the money is one your best friend owns :thumbsup:

 

Alvin enjoy your time out,I'm sure we all will be watching for your post with your return with your new boat.