08-29-2007, 09:04 PM
I would have to disagree. It was partly due to the high rental costs that I decided to buy a used boat instead. I looked for one in very good mechanical condition, and with a sound hull / floor. I ended up buying an old tri-hull for $2k. I used that boat on many trips without any problems. Maintenance was minimal on the outboard 135 hp engine, and it more than paid for itself over rental costs over the 3 years I had it. I ended up selling the boat last year for about $1800 to upgrade to a bigger I/O boat and it is suiting me well now.
As long as you aren't out looking for the latest $45k boat, and look for one that is sound structurally and mechanically, you can save a lot of money over rentals. Just take care of the boat and it will take care of you.
.........or it could just be that my luck with boats far exceeds my luck fishing. ? .
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As long as you aren't out looking for the latest $45k boat, and look for one that is sound structurally and mechanically, you can save a lot of money over rentals. Just take care of the boat and it will take care of you.
.........or it could just be that my luck with boats far exceeds my luck fishing. ? .
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