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I must be nuts!!
Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin.
I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I must be nuts!!
"3-footitis": No matter what you buy, in just a year or so, you'll end up
wishing your boat was 3 feet longer. It sounds like you have a pretty serious case, however. "scottht" wrote in message ... Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I must be nuts!!
scottht wrote:
Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- I have been satified with my 21 ft'er since we bought it in 96. Easy to trailer. Easy on gas, We pull it after every use. Easy on storage cost :-) It all depends on what ya want I guess. Capt Jack R.. |
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I must be nuts!!
I suffer from the same condition and I just bought my boat too. But I also
can't afford a 41' anything for a few years yet so here is how me and the wife handle it. Firstly, we actually love our boat. Mostly because it's ours and we like boating and we never thought we'd be able to have a boat. In fact on any given weekend, at any given time one of us will look at the other and say, "we have a boat!". We talk about upgrades and "wouldn't it be nice" etc. and believe it or not we already know much of what we'll look for in our second boat and even the one after that. So when we get off on one of these chats we usually end it with "well, that'll be on the next boat" or "the next next boat". We also talk about other upgrades and we try to decide if these are things we want to do on this boat. We realize that for us this is a starter boat so we don't want to go sinking a ton of money into it, but on the other hand we want to be comfortable for the next few years while we learn about boating and get positioned to upgrade. So there are some things we're going to do to this one to make it "better", the rest we'll just dream about and be comfortable that we'll get it on "the next boat". I think we did this as a coping mechanism because we want to enjoy our boat. It meant a lot to us to be able to get it in the first place and, like yours, it's not perfect for us but it's the best we could do. So if I could give advice I would say don't not enjoy your boat. The one beside you will always be better and that's fine, drool your face off and keep drooling, but don't let it impact how you feel about *your* boat. Keep it separate and if you're having trouble with that partition it by saying, "on our next boat ...". "scottht" wrote in message ... Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I must be nuts!!
It happened to me wife and son decided that they loved the water as much
as me, say good buy to the old Fiberform 26 and hi to the new Regal 30. Jack Redington wrote: scottht wrote: Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- I have been satified with my 21 ft'er since we bought it in 96. Easy to trailer. Easy on gas, We pull it after every use. Easy on storage cost :-) It all depends on what ya want I guess. Capt Jack R.. |
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I must be nuts!!
If you've purchased something that doesn't meet your needs, it's not a case
of 3 footitis. It's simply a mistake. 3 footitis is borne more from envy than discomfort. Your situation sounds like you've shoehorned yourself into a boat that may be too small. There's two schools of thought here. Move up as you can afford it and make do with what you can afford. The downside being that each successive transaction upward eats into your "equity" or the amount you eventually spend getting to a workable solution. The other choice is to do a serious analysis on your real needs. In that analysis you have to consider how many people you're cruising with, how much room each person requires to meet minimum comfort standards, if you'll be taking guests, how long you plan on staying out, what sort of outings do you anticipate (at anchor in a cove or at a resort dock), the kinds of activities you (I want to be able to fish and waterski) or pure comforts like a permanent holding tank and a plumbing system, fresh water, etc. All your answers will add up to a viable solution. So, let's say you need a 35' boat to meet your minimum needs. You start looking at boats that fit your budget, if possible. That may put you in a brand new vessel or 25 year old boat that makes you happy or anxious uncomfortable (because it may take more maintenance, be an older style of vessel or other issues). As you do research and look at various vessels you'll get a better feel for what sacrafices you can afford in space, features, budget, etc. and, eventually, you'll find a reasonable balance that'll allow you to make a decision that's suitable for you and your family -- and know that you made the decision consciously. Rec.boats own Chuck Gould wrote an excellent primer on this decision process called "How to Choose your first Powerboat." I'd highly recommend finding a copy. Although I had been involved with powerboats since I was ten, I picked up a copy and it helped me make a good decision the first time...that was close to four years ago and I'm still pleased. jps Here's a link to the publisher's info sheet: http://www.sheridanhouse.com/catalog...powerboat.html "scottht" wrote in message ... Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I must be nuts!!
Now that is a great response. And it make perfect sense. I obviously
bought, what to me seemed the better boat for my price range. Yes, I looked at bigger boats(26 - 28') but I felt the one I picked was a better boat in terms of condition and price range. I was sticker shocked when I first stepped into the show. The boat I want is $350,000.00 Yeah right, that will never happen. The SeaRay seemed real big out of the water, and seems even bigger in my driveway. But when you put it in the water and fill it with a weekends worth of gear. All of a sudden there is no room. I guess it is make do with what I can afford. In a few more years my girls will be off to college. Maybe there will be more room then. Thanks for the response. jps wrote: If you've purchased something that doesn't meet your needs, it's not a case of 3 footitis. It's simply a mistake. 3 footitis is borne more from envy than discomfort. Your situation sounds like you've shoehorned yourself into a boat that may be too small. There's two schools of thought here. Move up as you can afford it and make do with what you can afford. The downside being that each successive transaction upward eats into your "equity" or the amount you eventually spend getting to a workable solution. The other choice is to do a serious analysis on your real needs. In that analysis you have to consider how many people you're cruising with, how much room each person requires to meet minimum comfort standards, if you'll be taking guests, how long you plan on staying out, what sort of outings do you anticipate (at anchor in a cove or at a resort dock), the kinds of activities you (I want to be able to fish and waterski) or pure comforts like a permanent holding tank and a plumbing system, fresh water, etc. All your answers will add up to a viable solution. So, let's say you need a 35' boat to meet your minimum needs. You start looking at boats that fit your budget, if possible. That may put you in a brand new vessel or 25 year old boat that makes you happy or anxious uncomfortable (because it may take more maintenance, be an older style of vessel or other issues). As you do research and look at various vessels you'll get a better feel for what sacrafices you can afford in space, features, budget, etc. and, eventually, you'll find a reasonable balance that'll allow you to make a decision that's suitable for you and your family -- and know that you made the decision consciously. Rec.boats own Chuck Gould wrote an excellent primer on this decision process called "How to Choose your first Powerboat." I'd highly recommend finding a copy. Although I had been involved with powerboats since I was ten, I picked up a copy and it helped me make a good decision the first time...that was close to four years ago and I'm still pleased. jps Here's a link to the publisher's info sheet: http://www.sheridanhouse.com/catalog...powerboat.html "scottht" wrote in message ... Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I must be nuts!!
Your predicament sounds perfectly healthy to me. :-)
"scottht" wrote in message ... Ok, I think I am going crazy here. I bought a used SeaRay 21' mid cabin. I was real happy with my purchase. Seemed like a huge step up from my 15' Starcraft open bow. I have a camp on Cross lake in upstate NY. That is where I spent last weekend with it. Enjoying my new purchase, with my wife and 2 kids we spent the night on it. Everything was great. This weekend we went to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca NY. Lots of money in this town. Cornell University and all. Well we get to the marina and the first thing I notice is how little my boat is compared to all of these boats. Now all of a sudden I feel cramped in my little boat and I don't seem to have enough room to breath. The kids are in my way everytime I turn around, and I can't stop looking at my new neighbor. A 41' Maxim (sp). SAhe is a beauty. I think I need help. My wife is getting real tired of me complaining how little my new purchase is. I wonder, does it ever stop? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I must be nuts!!
They all look really big until you're using them. Then space always becomes
an issue (except for those who've already launched our children into the world). Most of us want a boat that's beyond our means. Nothing wrong with dreaming. I've been lusting after a 50' Hatteras that's sitting across the marina from me. It's a stunningly beautiful boat that can still be handled by two. Way, way beyond my means. I bought a 14 year old boat that had been really well maintained. It represented the best balance of space, features and affordability I could find at the time. If you reconsider at any point, have a look at the used market. It broadens the options greatly. jps "scottht" wrote in message ... Now that is a great response. And it make perfect sense. I obviously bought, what to me seemed the better boat for my price range. Yes, I looked at bigger boats(26 - 28') but I felt the one I picked was a better boat in terms of condition and price range. I was sticker shocked when I first stepped into the show. The boat I want is $350,000.00 Yeah right, that will never happen. The SeaRay seemed real big out of the water, and seems even bigger in my driveway. But when you put it in the water and fill it with a weekends worth of gear. All of a sudden there is no room. I guess it is make do with what I can afford. In a few more years my girls will be off to college. Maybe there will be more room then. Thanks for the response. |
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I must be nuts!!
Hi, I did basically the same. I bought a 17 year old SeaRay 21'. That
was well taken care of by a single owner. The boat came with all of the original documentation including all of the installation manuals from new assy. I don't have money to burn, but I do enjoy life. Someday though, someday. jps wrote: They all look really big until you're using them. Then space always becomes an issue (except for those who've already launched our children into the world). Most of us want a boat that's beyond our means. Nothing wrong with dreaming. I've been lusting after a 50' Hatteras that's sitting across the marina from me. It's a stunningly beautiful boat that can still be handled by two. Way, way beyond my means. I bought a 14 year old boat that had been really well maintained. It represented the best balance of space, features and affordability I could find at the time. If you reconsider at any point, have a look at the used market. It broadens the options greatly. jps "scottht" wrote in message ... Now that is a great response. And it make perfect sense. I obviously bought, what to me seemed the better boat for my price range. Yes, I looked at bigger boats(26 - 28') but I felt the one I picked was a better boat in terms of condition and price range. I was sticker shocked when I first stepped into the show. The boat I want is $350,000.00 Yeah right, that will never happen. The SeaRay seemed real big out of the water, and seems even bigger in my driveway. But when you put it in the water and fill it with a weekends worth of gear. All of a sudden there is no room. I guess it is make do with what I can afford. In a few more years my girls will be off to college. Maybe there will be more room then. Thanks for the response. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |