On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:49:25 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:10:08 -0500, wrote:

Everyone should really be sure they are going to use a boat before
they buy one. Renting gives you the option of seeing how you like the
boating experience and also getting to try different kinds of boats
for basically what an occasional boat user has to pay to own one.

You will figure out pretty quickly if you are really a boater. Even
then, you are not launching and recovering or having to tow. How much
is that worth?

Pretty good advice in my opinion. At the very least try to hitch a
ride or two on the kind of boats you are interested in. It is amazing
how small a 17 or 18 ft boat gets when it is actually on the water.

Another strategy is to buy an old beat up boat for a few thousand
bucks, run it for a little while and then give it away for next to
nothing. You'll have some fun and also get an education at a
reasonable price. Buy a SeaTow membership and carry a VHF radio.

It is good advice, but to tell the truth, I can't think of one
dealership around here that rents boats.

Not one.

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:53:05 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

It is good advice, but to tell the truth, I can't think of one
dealership around here that rents boats.

Resort and vacation areas usually have some rental opportunities.

I once needed a rental on the St Lawrence River for a family outing,
and found one quickly on Google.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oog le+Search

or

http://tinyurl.com/yt5ny4

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in news:a329dd2d-8a5a-4edf-9fcf-
:

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The 185 has 190 hp fish/depth finder and new
trailer breaks for about $12,000

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-Robert

You should get a trailer that doesn't "break"

On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:36:09 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:53:05 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

It is good advice, but to tell the truth, I can't think of one
dealership around here that rents boats.

Resort and vacation areas usually have some rental opportunities.

I once needed a rental on the St Lawrence River for a family outing,
and found one quickly on Google.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oog le+Search

or

http://tinyurl.com/yt5ny4

I'll be danged.

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:49:25 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:10:08 -0500, wrote:

Everyone should really be sure they are going to use a boat before
they buy one. Renting gives you the option of seeing how you like the
boating experience and also getting to try different kinds of boats
for basically what an occasional boat user has to pay to own one.

You will figure out pretty quickly if you are really a boater. Even
then, you are not launching and recovering or having to tow. How much
is that worth?
Pretty good advice in my opinion. At the very least try to hitch a
ride or two on the kind of boats you are interested in. It is amazing
how small a 17 or 18 ft boat gets when it is actually on the water.

Another strategy is to buy an old beat up boat for a few thousand
bucks, run it for a little while and then give it away for next to
nothing. You'll have some fun and also get an education at a
reasonable price. Buy a SeaTow membership and carry a VHF radio.

It is good advice, but to tell the truth, I can't think of one
dealership around here that rents boats.

Not one.


There are several places on the Bay that rent all sorts of boats, power,
jetski, outboards, I/O's. I don't know if any are affiliated with
dealers. From the ads I've seen, some of the boats are very nice.

HK wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:49:25 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:10:08 -0500, wrote:

Everyone should really be sure they are going to use a boat before
they buy one. Renting gives you the option of seeing how you like the
boating experience and also getting to try different kinds of boats
for basically what an occasional boat user has to pay to own one.

You will figure out pretty quickly if you are really a boater. Even
then, you are not launching and recovering or having to tow. How much
is that worth?
Pretty good advice in my opinion. At the very least try to hitch a
ride or two on the kind of boats you are interested in. It is amazing
how small a 17 or 18 ft boat gets when it is actually on the water.

Another strategy is to buy an old beat up boat for a few thousand
bucks, run it for a little while and then give it away for next to
nothing. You'll have some fun and also get an education at a
reasonable price. Buy a SeaTow membership and carry a VHF radio.

It is good advice, but to tell the truth, I can't think of one
dealership around here that rents boats.

Not one.


There are several places on the Bay that rent all sorts of boats, power,
jetski, outboards, I/O's. I don't know if any are affiliated with
dealers. From the ads I've seen, some of the boats are very nice.




Even our dried up tiny pond has a place to rent boats, from runabouts to
60' houseboats, but I think they now are now called mud skippers.

"akheel" wrote in message
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"Robert M. Gary" wrote in news:a329dd2d-8a5a-4edf-9fcf-
:

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The 185 has 190 hp fish/depth finder and new
trailer breaks for about $12,000

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-Robert

You should get a trailer that doesn't "break"

Yeah... brakes can be ok..especially in fresh water environments..(not so
good in salt water) but a trailer that breaks is bad.....
Happened to me in the first 500km of a 4500km round trip last August.

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
...
I'm looking at buying my first boat. I'm looking at a "runabout" style
for family boating (tubing, cruising, etc). My wife and I looked at a
new 07 Bayliner 175 at the dealer for $14500. However, I hate thinking
about paying over $1000 in taxes on it.
I'm also looking at a 2003 185 Bayliner with 90 hours on it (both have
"family pack, stereo). The 185 has 190 hp fish/depth finder and new
trailer breaks for about $12,000

So I guess the question is how much difference does 4 years make on a
boat. It certainly looks like I get much more boat in the 185. Is 90
hours much? I looked at some 185's at the dealer (all new though) but
I'm assuming the 2008 185 is still larger than the new 175.

Also, since I've never bought a boat before I'm not really sure what
to look for when I take a look at it. I know some of the newer
Bayliner's come with lifetime hull warrantys but I'm not sure about a
2002.

-Robert

My advice, don't get the 4 banger. If you have several teenagers and the
goal is water sports the 4 cylinder is going to be wimpy. Tubs with a bunch
of kids on them are the worst for drag.

,My wife and I looked at a new 07 Bayliner 175 at the dealer for
$14500. However, I hate thinking about paying over $1000 in taxes on
it.

This is hilarious..... almost too silly to be funny.
...

Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:

-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy

Cons:

-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?

We own a 20' Bennington and wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Its nice to cruise or anchor up and take a nap. We can invite
a few friends and take a Coleman grill along and we've got
an instant party. *You can order them now with a head/changing
booth.

Oh,

If you get one and your brother-in-law asks to borrow it,
make up some excuse not too.

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Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:


-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy


Cons:


-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?


You forgot to mention...TOTALLY useless in any chop....