On Jul 1, 11:08 pm, JamesE wrote:
Right now I own a small 1993 16 foot bowrider with a 85hp outboard. I
do all of my boating in salt water usually in the bay. I do a lot of
towing, right now I am really getting into wakeboarding. However I do
still like to cruise around occasionally. I was thinking about
getting a 1985 Ski Nautique with 1000 hours. I would like some
opinions on whether or not people think that this boat would suit me
better. The big drawback to this boat is the excessive gas
consumption and I hear that they are very bad in rough water. Space
on the ski boat is not an issue because the boat I have right now only
seats 4 people so this boat would have a little bit more room. What
are some other drawbacks of ski boats? Also how bad do they handle
rough water? Is small chop ok or can the water only have ripples? Is
1000 hours so many that I should walk away? I don't want to end up
with a boat that has problems because my current boat works great.
Thanks for your help.

Well, the first think I would ask is why do you need a new boat? From
what I read I did not see the answer to that. Secondly I might note
that you seem to be pleased with the boat you have, it runs good, you
use it a lot (which I take as the most important point), and from what
you said it does what you need it to do. Just asking, that's how we
approach decisions like that round here. Would you get as much use out
of the new boat? What do you gain from having the new boat, besides a
bigger fuel bill? Anyway, just my thoughts.