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Vic Smith

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Advice needed on storing boat in Florida

On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:41:26 -0400, wrote:

You may want to look at buying a house. The market tanked and there
could be some bargains up there in Charlotte County right now. Then
you could keep your boat in the garage all summer and put it in the
water when you want to use it. A covered lift is really the only way
to go if you have waterfront. The sun and salt water will kill a boat
pretty quick down here in paradise if it is just sitting out in the
open.

Yeah, my dream was to have a second home there, but I'm awake now.
Still thinking about moving there, but haven't convinced my wife yet.
She likes our home and area.
But after every vacation down there and winter here I nudge her a bit
closer to the line.
I'll remember the covered lift tip if I make the plunge.

BTW even renting, you might find a year round rental is comparable to
the seasonal rate, particularly if you could use the house a little
off season. They usually charge 4x the year round rate for the 3-4
months of "season". Houses are dirt cheap if you only want the off
season. The owner would rather have it rented than sitting empty.

Due to my wife's vacation constraints I can only get down in the off
months anyway, which makes the rental idea doable expense wise.
But if I ever get to the point of buying, I'll look hard at the yearly
rental option first.

Thanks,

--Vic

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