Pontoon boats

Descant · 07-14-2016, 01:19 PM

This may be a first boat, but probably not your last. The dealer knows that and he wants to sell you the next three boats too. With this in mind, and the good reputation that the dealers all seem to have on this Forum, I wouldn't worry too much about buying a used rental. It's probably in better shape than a boat that was just traded in.
As you make your deal, I wouldn't dicker the little stuff to save $100. Look at what costs you a lot, but costs the dealer little: Winter storage, shrink wrap, winterize, dewinterize, spring launch, maybe some extra canvas work to be done over the winter. There's lots of stuff in this life besides the purchase price.

thinkxingu · 07-14-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

This may be a first boat, but probably not your last. The dealer knows that and he wants to sell you the next three boats too. With this in mind, and the good reputation that the dealers all seem to have on this Forum, I wouldn't worry too much about buying a used rental. It's probably in better shape than a boat that was just traded in.
As you make your deal, I wouldn't dicker the little stuff to save $100. Look at what costs you a lot, but costs the dealer little: Winter storage, shrink wrap, winterize, dewinterize, spring launch, maybe some extra canvas work to be done over the winter. There's lots of stuff in this life besides the purchase price.

I would also add that when I bought my rental, it came with a full tank, valet service for the remainder of the year (since I didn't have a place to keep it yet), winter removal and storage, and spring service and launch. Those, along with the fact that it was a *fair* deal and a positive experience, started me in the right direction.

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Hillcountry · 07-16-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

This may be a first boat, but probably not your last. The dealer knows that and he wants to sell you the next three boats too. With this in mind, and the good reputation that the dealers all seem to have on this Forum, I wouldn't worry too much about buying a used rental. It's probably in better shape than a boat that was just traded in.
As you make your deal, I wouldn't dicker the little stuff to save $100. Look at what costs you a lot, but costs the dealer little: Winter storage, shrink wrap, winterize, dewinterize, spring launch, maybe some extra canvas work to be done over the winter. There's lots of stuff in this life besides the purchase price.

At age 67, I hope it's my last boat!

One and done for me...

Descant · 07-16-2016, 07:28 PM

67!? In 3.5 years you may be forced to make periodic withdrawals from your IRA. What to do with those funds? I started investing in fiberglass for my retirement many years ago. You should at least consider going to the boat show and investing in a little more fiberglass, or aluminum. The grandchildren will love you for it, especially if it is "just theirs". You don't have to drive a jetski to own one.

Hillcountry · 07-17-2016, 08:40 AM

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67!? In 3.5 years you may be forced to make periodic withdrawals from your IRA. What to do with those funds? I started investing in fiberglass for my retirement many years ago. You should at least consider going to the boat show and investing in a little more fiberglass, or aluminum. The grandchildren will love you for it, especially if it is "just theirs". You don't have to drive a jetski to own one.

Great point!

marcucci · 07-17-2016, 09:06 AM

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Great point!

I chuckled thinking about a boat as a financial "investment"

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thinkxingu · 07-17-2016, 09:29 AM

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I chuckled thinking about a boat as a financial "investment"

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Given that I bought my first 'toon, used it for two seasons, and traded it in for what I paid for it, that's not too much of a stretch!

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Hillcountry · 07-17-2016, 10:08 AM

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I chuckled thinking about a boat as a financial "investment"

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Lol..more like B O A T (Bust Out Another Thousand)

VitaBene · 07-17-2016, 10:41 PM

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I chuckled thinking about a boat as a financial "investment"

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Investment in my sanity!!

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,479 Thanks: 1,390 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	First, not last This may be a first boat, but probably not your last. The dealer knows that and he wants to sell you the next three boats too. With this in mind, and the good reputation that the dealers all seem to have on this Forum, I wouldn't worry too much about buying a used rental. It's probably in better shape than a boat that was just traded in. As you make your deal, I wouldn't dicker the little stuff to save $100. Look at what costs you a lot, but costs the dealer little: Winter storage, shrink wrap, winterize, dewinterize, spring launch, maybe some extra canvas work to be done over the winter. There's lots of stuff in this life besides the purchase price.

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,479 Thanks: 1,390 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	Ira 67!? In 3.5 years you may be forced to make periodic withdrawals from your IRA. What to do with those funds? I started investing in fiberglass for my retirement many years ago. You should at least consider going to the boat show and investing in a little more fiberglass, or aluminum. The grandchildren will love you for it, especially if it is "just theirs". You don't have to drive a jetski to own one.

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