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ifiddles

ifiddles

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Hubby and I were looking at getting a travel trailer, however we've decided not to as I'm not really a 'woodsy' kind of girl :D

So instead, we're thinking of getting an 18-20' boat, however, we know nothing about them. I know a few of you have (or have had) boats, I thought I'd ask for some basics to look out for when looking at used ones.

Thanks,

P.S....we may be selling our bikes, so if you know of anyone interested in an FZ07 and an FZ6, let me know...we don't have them listed anywhere yet, just tossing the idea around...
 
ifiddles said:
Hubby and I were looking at getting a travel trailer, however we've decided not to as I'm not really a 'woodsy' kind of girl :D

So instead, we're thinking of getting an 18-20' boat, however, we know nothing about them. I know a few of you have (or have had) boats, I thought I'd ask for some basics to look out for when looking at used ones.

Thanks,

P.S....we may be selling our bikes, so if you know of anyone interested in an FZ07 and an FZ6, let me know...we don't have them listed anywhere yet, just tossing the idea around...
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Give us more info on the boat. Trailered or left floating? Booze compatible (sleeping and bathroom will be tough at that size but may be possible)? What do you want to do with this boat? What body of water do you expect to use it in most of the time? I/o, inboard or outboard (at this size, I am voting outboard unless you are looking at a really nice ski boat for skiing).

Boats are even worse than motorcycles for experience helping when evaluating a purchase. Fiberglass has pitfalls, engines can have issues, boat can be setup wrong (eg wrong prop allowing engine to over reverse with hurts life expectancy), etc etc.
 
Are the boats replacing the bikes or will there be other bikes replacing the bikes?

Even thought I own a boat I am not expect in providing any advise. I will allow other more experienced boaters give your ideas/advise.
 
First off, what sort of boat are you looking for?
Power or sail? Makes a huge difference. Where are you planning on docking/mooring it? The costs may be surprising to you - or, do you plan on parking it in your driveway and towing it to a launch dock each time you go out?

Do you have you boating licences?

Boats are commonly referred to as “floating holes into which one endlessly pours money” - the costs may be shocking to you if you’ve never been in the lifestyle before.

Otherwise, sure.. fire me a PM about the FZ07…
 
Me neighbor might be selling one of these. (if you decide this is the type of boat you are looking for)

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I'm guessing both of you are novice mariners. 18' is a good starting point for a day boat, meaning you enjoy it by day, then head to land for night.

You can travel on an 18', but not well or with lots of limitations on big water (great lakes, Simcoe, St. Clair, Nippy).

18' will be trailerable, but you'll need something that can tow 3000 for aluminum, 5000lbs for fiberglass.

A typical 150hp outboard on an 18' boat drinks 60l/hr, or at fuel prices today about $100/hour. Easy to burn $300 on a nice day!
 
oioioi said:
Me neighbor might be selling one of these. (if you decide this is the type of boat you are looking for)

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that's the type! :D

we're thinking places like Lake Simcoe, Conestogo Lake, Bellwood Lake and other in the Kawarthas...leaving it at my sister in law's as we live in a townhouse with no room for parking, so trailering out for a weekend (get a hotel for the night)...we were at Dundas Marine today and she suggested 16' minimum...

and yeah, replacing the bikes...
 
oioioi said:
Me neighbor might be selling one of these. (if you decide this is the type of boat you are looking for)

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Man are those things ever "interesting" to drive if you know how to drive a boat. I quite dislike how they behave but maybe if that was the first watercraft I had driven I would appreciate how it behaves.
 
Mad Mike said:
I'm guessing both of you are novice mariners. 18' is a good starting point for a day boat, meaning you enjoy it by day, then head to land for night.

You can travel on an 18', but not well or with lots of limitations on big water (great lakes, Simcoe, St. Clair, Nippy).

18' will be trailerable, but you'll need something that can tow 3000 for aluminum, 5000lbs for fiberglass.

A typical 150hp outboard on an 18' boat drinks 60l/hr, or at fuel prices today about $100/hour. Easy to burn $300 on a nice day!
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yes, both novices...exactly,, boat by day and land by night...

we have a Ram 1500 so we're good up to about 6,000 lbs (80% of our 7,500 capacity)...

that's a lot of fuel! WOW
 
ifiddles said:
that's the type! :D

we're thinking places like Lake Simcoe, Conestogo Lake, Bellwood Lake and other in the Kawarthas...leaving it at my sister in law's as we live in a townhouse with no room for parking, so trailering out for a weekend (get a hotel for the night)...we were at Dundas Marine today and she suggested 16' minimum...

and yeah, replacing the bikes...
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I sent you a message, I’d be interested in taking both bikes.
 
ifiddles said:
yes, both novices...exactly,, boat by day and land by night...

we have a Ram 1500 so we're good up to about 6,000 lbs (80% of our 7,500 capacity)...

that's a lot of fuel! WOW
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You can do better if you back off on the throttle. Boats use a lot more than cars as you need lots of continuous hp to go fast but backing off to 25 mph instead of wide-open ~40 mph will reduce fuel burn by almost 75%. Still not cheap but better. The bigger the boat, the higher the burn just to keep you on plane. My tinnie relatively sips fuel. A friend rolls 45 gallon drums to the dock to fill their toys.
 
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ifiddles said:
that's the type! :D

we're thinking places like Lake Simcoe, Conestogo Lake, Bellwood Lake and other in the Kawarthas...leaving it at my sister in law's as we live in a townhouse with no room for parking, so trailering out for a weekend (get a hotel for the night)...we were at Dundas Marine today and she suggested 16' minimum...

and yeah, replacing the bikes...
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For a first boat, a 16' bowrider will be way cheaper to buy and operate than an 18'. Power requirements climb in enormous bounds as length and beam (width) increase -- a 16' will perform well with a 75hp motor and burn 25l/hr, for the same performance in a 18' boat, you will need about 150hp and you'll use twice the fuel.... 32' needs 660hp and will burn 160l/hr.

A 16' with 75 hp will be fine on any lake in ON except the big water lakes (including Simcoe). Big water is OK on calm days, but you need a marine radio and should learn how to use it as those lakes can turn quickly, and a 16' boat is a handful in 5' chop.
 
ifiddles said:
that's the type! :D

we're thinking places like Lake Simcoe, Conestogo Lake, Bellwood Lake and other in the Kawarthas...leaving it at my sister in law's as we live in a townhouse with no room for parking, so trailering out for a weekend (get a hotel for the night)...we were at Dundas Marine today and she suggested 16' minimum...

and yeah, replacing the bikes...
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I can put you in touch. Just let me know
 
ifiddles said:
sure...do you know what year it is, length and engine size and how much he might want for it?...if not, no biggie...you can pm me his name and cell if you have it...
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A bit over 15'. For hp 155 or 215 hp iirc (and maybe 235, I think it has three options). Higher hp has supercharger. For a jet, subtract about 30% when comparing to a propeller. Almost impossible to really screw up when driving. Easiest way to fail is to suck a rope into the jet (it is always sucking while engine is running). You are probably too old for it but if you want to play submarine, throw it in reverse at full speed and it will dive and pop back up. Like it said before, it drives incredibly different to a normal boat. On the upside it is easy to spin in its own length if you want.
 
GreyGhost said:
A bit over 15'. For hp 155 or 215 hp iirc (and maybe 235, I think it has three options). Higher hp has supercharger. For a jet, subtract about 30% when comparing to a propeller. Almost impossible to really screw up when driving. Easiest way to fail is to suck a rope into the jet (it is always sucking while engine is running). You are probably too old for it but if you want to play submarine, throw it in reverse at full speed and it will dive and pop back up. Like it said before, it drives incredibly different to a normal boat. On the upside it is easy to spin in its own length if you want.
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I remember going to a sportsmen show many years ago with the ex (we're talking like 30 years ago) and seeing them when they first came out...pretty cool things...seeing it nosedive and submerse itself then come right back up was pretty cool...
 
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