Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

Just wondering if any of you larger boat guys are contemplating
downgrading your boat, or giving up time on the water this year due to
the high costs? I would think it would pretty much suck to have to
give up amenetities you have been accustomed to for so long. If so,
what do you have, what will you consider as an alternative?

Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:
Just wondering if any of you larger boat guys are contemplating
downgrading your boat, or giving up time on the water this year due to
the high costs? I would think it would pretty much suck to have to
give up amenetities you have been accustomed to for so long. If so,
what do you have, what will you consider as an alternative?


Last year I started to spend more time at anchor, and less time pulling
water toys. I plan on enjoying nature and chatting with other boaters
in a peaceful cove.

I'm not one to live on the water, but last couple years we went out
quite a bit. at least 15 times the first year. Last year we boated
about as much even with 3.00 + fuel prices. I'll probably boat as much
this year.

Actually, I've gone up in boat and engine size., from a 118 ft 3.0 4
cyl, to a 23' cuddie 350 V8. Haven't really tried it out yet, but
it's day is coming.

Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

On 1 May 2007 13:16:20 -0700, Tim wrote:

Actually, I've gone up in boat and engine size., from a 118 ft 3.0 4
cyl, to a 23' cuddie 350 V8

Wouldn't that be down in boat size? :)

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 1 May 2007 13:16:20 -0700, Tim wrote:

Actually, I've gone up in boat and engine size., from a 118 ft 3.0 4
cyl, to a 23' cuddie 350 V8

Wouldn't that be down in boat size? :)

At 118 ft, you really do need to downsize.

Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

wrote in message
ups.com...
Just wondering if any of you larger boat guys are contemplating
downgrading your boat, or giving up time on the water this year due to
the high costs? I would think it would pretty much suck to have to
give up amenetities you have been accustomed to for so long. If so,
what do you have, what will you consider as an alternative?

If we still had our 32 footer we would not be planning the Lake Erie cruises
we normally took, including our Canada trip. We would also limit our trips
to the islands. Filling a 186 tank @ $4~$5 gallon is a killer.

I said it before and I will say it again.........we sold that boat and
replaced it with a 20 footer at the right time...and we are having a blast
with it.

My son will be taking the boat out this year with his friends.........he is
boating safety (in class) certified and was out with me (1 on 1) many times
last year learning the boat and how to maneuver it, especially in tight
places.. As he is leaving for the US Marine boot camp in September the keys
are his whenever he wants them this summer. ;-)

(BTW: He knows that no alcohol is permitted on board when he uses the boat
and has promised me to obey that rule)

Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

wrote in message
ups.com...
Just wondering if any of you larger boat guys are contemplating
downgrading your boat, or giving up time on the water this year due to
the high costs? I would think it would pretty much suck to have to
give up amenetities you have been accustomed to for so long. If so,
what do you have, what will you consider as an alternative?


What is diesel fuel going for now at the docks. The bill to fill the 500+
gallon tank(s) on Eisboch's Navigator must be a killer.

Richard........what is your average fuel burn/hour?

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"JimH" wrote in message
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wrote in message
ups.com...
Just wondering if any of you larger boat guys are contemplating
downgrading your boat, or giving up time on the water this year due to
the high costs? I would think it would pretty much suck to have to
give up amenetities you have been accustomed to for so long. If so,
what do you have, what will you consider as an alternative?


What is diesel fuel going for now at the docks. The bill to fill the
500+ gallon tank(s) on Eisboch's Navigator must be a killer.

Richard........what is your average fuel burn/hour?


25 gallons per hour (total, both engines) at 19 kt. cruise.
But the fuel in my tanks only cost about 2 bucks/gallon, if that. g

Eisboch

Downgrading boat, or boating hours?
 

On Tue, 01 May 2007 16:38:56 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 1 May 2007 13:16:20 -0700, Tim wrote:

Actually, I've gone up in boat and engine size., from a 118 ft 3.0 4
cyl, to a 23' cuddie 350 V8

Wouldn't that be down in boat size? :)

At 118 ft, you really do need to downsize.

With a four cylinder three liter engine, it must have taken forever to
get anywhere.

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"RCE" wrote in message
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But the fuel in my tanks only cost about 2 bucks/gallon, if that. g

Eisboch



Figured I'd let you ponder that for a bit, then explain.

I haven't done any long distance "cruising" for a couple of years now and
the little fuel I've used hasn't amounted to much, so the full tanks are
stilled filled with diesel fuel that was purchased quite a while ago. I
almost took it south to Florida again, but circumstances prevented the trip.

I've been ocean boating now for about 12 years and have had a variety of
boats of all sizes. But now, our lives have taken a bit of a course change.

New interests, new hobbies, family issues have diminished my desire to be on
the boat as much. I still enjoy the atmosphere and get occasional itches to
take a long voyage, but overall I think our serious boating days are coming
to an end. I've got the Navigator up for sale .... if it sells ... fine ...
if it doesn't this year, fine again. I may get the itch again. As you
know, we also have the Grand Banks 36 that is pretty as a picture now with
all the work that has been done on it, but again, other activities will
probably limit the amount of time we spend on it. We may end up putting it
on the market as well.

This is the story of my life anyway. I tackle new things with gusto, but
often get tired or bored with them after a while only to move on to a new
challenge. Flying is an example as is music. Boating, as an interest, has
lasted longer than most and I am not 100% sure I am done with it yet. We'll
see.

Eisboch