Cost of fuel...

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

Recreational boats are a bad investment unless you are a manufacturer or salesperson.

True 'dat, as the hip people say. They're not an investment at all, unless it's maybe a 1930's mahogany Chris Craft or something of that ilk. The only "return" you'll get is enjoyment; no different than spending money on any other hobby or sport that you do in your down-time. Maybe one difference though...boats are now so darn expensive to buy/keep/maintain...that's where some folks get in over their heads financially.