tdschafer
Well-Known Member
I have finally started to face the fact that my best boating days may be behind me. Its not an age related thing as I'm only 58 but, rather a lifestyle thing. To date, I have used my boat once this season, for a raft up in a local river. Last year I slept on the boat one night and did 4 day trips, all after Labor Day. The year before similar usage. It seems to cost me about a minimum of $10k a year for dockage, storage & mechanic fees. I just can't see tossing this money out indefinitely with no payback in enjoyment. Most times it just seems to be another job for me getting it ready to go in & come out. Plus, the two closest Fire Island Marinas that I have frequented changed their reservation systems after being leased out by the feds & my town. It is harder & harder to just get in the boat to spend a day at the beach. I guess I'm saying "no mas". I'm curious if others here have reached this point in their boating lives & how did you handle it? I know that in rare instances I may miss having a boat but, I also feel like a weight will be lifted when I no longer have to worry about it or toss money at it. For those recently looking or selling, how is the market for a 1997 330 DA look?