Do up the car or Buy a fast boat?

clocks · 10-31-2005, 07:13 PM

Car would need quite a bit and thats a good thing (2001 L), I would live to work on it. But I know I would always want to fool around with it once in a while with style and power at hand.
I'm not a street racer, but sometimes the 0-60 on a 45 mph street would be to much to resist with like 300 whp for me.

Pos of geting a fast Ocean boat

1. once out of harbor no speed limit (right?) CA now has law that says if your caught street racing you go to jail like 30 days automaticly and will probably loose your car. But moving to RI soon. But pretty sure the law will travel.

2. Insurance is very cheap for speed boats (right?) or do you even need it?

3. Can explore cool places off shore and visit islands and stuff

4. no emissions or limit on mods on a speed boat (right)

Cons

1. will only be fun during summer and half the fall and spring

2. if you break down or get into accident it's a much bigger deal

3. will use much more gas to go fast, pay for dock space, need truck to pull it around

not an expert on this so feel free to comment. Would love to have both.

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wrxtremeWGN · 10-31-2005, 07:14 PM

boats are crazy $$$$. i dont know what you plan on doing to your car that would cost in excess of 30k!?

Fish · 10-31-2005, 07:14 PM

Con..

money will just keep falling into the nice hole in the water you have created.

skywaffles · 10-31-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishguy

Con..

money will just keep falling into the nice hole in the water you have created.

Best quote evar!

Fish · 10-31-2005, 07:19 PM

My family has a minor navy..

2000 Carver 396 (40')
1988 Sea Ray Weekender (30')

boy do they like money!

Driveway · 10-31-2005, 07:22 PM

I used to like the idea of having a boat, but my father, being the practical man he is, always tells me there are better ways to spend money. One day he said something along the lines of "If you want to see what it feels like to own a boat, stand in the shower and tear up a stack of $50 bills."

I still want a boat, but I think that $50 bills in the shower thing is hillarious. Not new, but hillarious none the less!

24 · 10-31-2005, 07:24 PM

The two happiest days in a boater's life are: The day you buy the boat, and the day you sell it.

That being said, I love being out on the water every weekend. Boater's insurance is pretty cheap (I pay like $300/year for full coverage on a $5000.00 jetski). It's just great to get out on the ocean, and get away from all the idiots on land. It's almost like going into your own world.

Boats don't depreciate as quickly as cars, and you can get a nice deal on a used boat b/c there aren't many moving parts. A 10 year old boat can be perfectly fine, just check out the hull and the motor. Also be sure that if it was run in saltwater that the motor was flushed regularly.

I have an affinity toward Wellcraft's speed boats, as well as Donzi. Also be sure to factor in marina costs, or if you plan to trailer it every weekend. I was a 2nd generation commercial fisherman, and I'm from an island. I've been on the water all my life, PM me if you have any boating questions and I'll be glad to help.

clocks · 10-31-2005, 07:32 PM

ya , the cost part is a big downside but the freedom part is the upside, and then bad weather is the other downside (where a done up car would be fun).

24 · 10-31-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clocks

ya , the cost part is a big downside but the freedom part is the upside, and then bad weather is the other downside (where a done up car would be fun).

Depends, I'll take a rainy day on a boat to a sunny day on land anytime. Especially if you have a cabin/cutty. Girls love to have dinner on a boat, too. Don't forget about fishing!

No speed limits on the open ocean, but keep in mind that 80mph on a boat is pretty damn fast. I go 60 on a jetski, and that's fun. Also, boats suck down fuel like crazy.

kickitjp · 10-31-2005, 07:40 PM

I'm a sailboat racer so the pricing is a little different, but just to give you an idea...

1. Vehicle with enough torque and braking power
2. Trailer
3. Hitch
4. Slip
5. Boa/trailer Insurance
6. Boat itself
7. Motor possibly seperate
8. Maintenance = bling bling
9. oil/fuel
10. You'd have to learn how to maintenance an engine on the water
11. Pulling the boat out during the winter for hull work
12. Booze money

edit: I wish I was on the ocean instead of a river

clocks · 10-31-2005, 07:54 PM

ya 40 mph on a lake seems thrilling. it just seems driving is so restricted now and getting more so every year thanks to 2f2f tards with fart mufflers and no driving skills. I know it makes sence to bring it to a track but that seems loke even more restricted driving than the street. ? it's hard to explain

I've been driving for 8+ yrs and only got in trouble my first 2 driving. I'm safe but want to have fun in my car (reasonably). I'll have to borrow someone's car and go to the track to see what it's like to drive on the confines of a track.

24 · 10-31-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clocks

ya 40 mph on a lake seems thrilling. it just seems driving is so restricted now and getting more so every year thanks to 2f2f tards with fart mufflers and no driving skills. I know it makes sence to bring it to a track but that seems even more restricted driving than the street. ? it's hard to explain

Oh, I assumed you would be taking it out on the open water. Lakes suck.

clocks · 10-31-2005, 07:59 PM

no, I've been 40 mph on a lake, I want a ocean craft, if I go the boat route

24 · 10-31-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clocks

no, I've been 40 mpg on a lake, I want a ocean craft, if I go the boat route

You're a smart man, my friend. Here's three more questions to think about:

How many people do you plan on taking out regularly?
What do you plan on doing with it? ie fish, ski, cruise, sleep
Do you plan on being a pirate?

clocks · 10-31-2005, 08:09 PM

does anyone know what international waters allow, cuz I wana smoke a ton of crack naked, not really I plan on going red neck style all the time and always listining to Lynyrd Skynyrd - Black Betty

HpiRally · 10-31-2005, 08:17 PM

My family has a 48' sea ray......that is a pig.

They say the best days of a boaters life is the day he buys the boat and day he sells the boat.

Joe

24 · 10-31-2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HpiRally

My family has a 48' sea ray......that is a pig.

They say the best days of a boaters life is the day he buys the boat and day he sells the boat.

Joe

See post #7

clocks · 10-31-2005, 08:29 PM

but who wouldn't want a fast off shore boat, it's the ultamate big boy toy

btw the car or boat wouldn't be for at least 2 yrs to when I have cash to spend, so a used 2006 wrx 2.5t engine could be in the picture for the car

clocks · 11-05-2005, 08:11 PM

btw, boats are nifty

Dolphin Overton · 11-05-2005, 08:16 PM

if you've never owned a boat, you don't know what you're getting into. they can be a pain in the ass.

clocks · 11-05-2005, 08:34 PM

after looking at boat prices on Ebay I sticking with my 2001 Subaru project car. Boats are way way too much money if you want a nice ocean craft.

BigWrecKs · 11-05-2005, 08:38 PM

19' or 17' STV tunnel with a Merc 2.5 FTW

www.screamandfly.com

freq · 11-06-2005, 12:52 AM

sure boats cost money...

do the math though...

25+ft bayliner (we're talkin cheapo boat) vs average highly modded impreza...

which one is going to lend itself more to scantily clad ladies?

yeah... that's what i thought.

ghetto bayliner ftw.
-freq
(talkin out my ass... old natique owner)

WRXedUSA · 11-06-2005, 01:10 AM

Boat payment + middle of winter = Teh Suck.

WRXedUSA · 11-06-2005, 01:11 AM

Bayliner??

Even a beat Rinker beats that.

Baja FTW.

10-31-2005, 07:13 PM	#1
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	Do up the car or Buy a fast boat? Car would need quite a bit and thats a good thing (2001 L), I would live to work on it. But I know I would always want to fool around with it once in a while with style and power at hand. I'm not a street racer, but sometimes the 0-60 on a 45 mph street would be to much to resist with like 300 whp for me. Pos of geting a fast Ocean boat 1. once out of harbor no speed limit (right?) CA now has law that says if your caught street racing you go to jail like 30 days automaticly and will probably loose your car. But moving to RI soon. But pretty sure the law will travel. 2. Insurance is very cheap for speed boats (right?) or do you even need it? 3. Can explore cool places off shore and visit islands and stuff 4. no emissions or limit on mods on a speed boat (right) Cons 1. will only be fun during summer and half the fall and spring 2. if you break down or get into accident it's a much bigger deal 3. will use much more gas to go fast, pay for dock space, need truck to pull it around not an expert on this so feel free to comment. Would love to have both. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-31-2005, 07:59 PM	#13
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	no, I've been 40 mph on a lake, I want a ocean craft, if I go the boat route Last edited by clocks; 10-31-2005 at 08:09 PM.

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10-31-2005, 07:14 PM	#2
wrxtremeWGN Scooby Specialist Member#: 12281 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Stony Brook, NY Vehicle: 08 FSXT Tiger's Blood	boats are crazy $$$$. i dont know what you plan on doing to your car that would cost in excess of 30k!?

10-31-2005, 07:14 PM	#3
Fish RIP Sirkbac Member#: 869 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southern NH Vehicle: 1984 GPZ-750 TURBO 90' MX-5/11' DGM STi Sdn	Con.. money will just keep falling into the nice hole in the water you have created.

10-31-2005, 07:19 PM	#5
Fish RIP Sirkbac Member#: 869 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southern NH Vehicle: 1984 GPZ-750 TURBO 90' MX-5/11' DGM STi Sdn	My family has a minor navy.. 2000 Carver 396 (40') 1988 Sea Ray Weekender (30') boy do they like money!

10-31-2005, 07:22 PM	#6
Driveway Scooby Newbie Member#: 38878 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX STI Blue on gold	I used to like the idea of having a boat, but my father, being the practical man he is, always tells me there are better ways to spend money. One day he said something along the lines of "If you want to see what it feels like to own a boat, stand in the shower and tear up a stack of $50 bills." I still want a boat, but I think that $50 bills in the shower thing is hillarious. Not new, but hillarious none the less!

10-31-2005, 07:24 PM	#7
24 Scooby Specialist Member#: 39142 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Vienna, VA Vehicle: Memb er#: 39142 Join Date: Jun 2003	The two happiest days in a boater's life are: The day you buy the boat, and the day you sell it. That being said, I love being out on the water every weekend. Boater's insurance is pretty cheap (I pay like $300/year for full coverage on a $5000.00 jetski). It's just great to get out on the ocean, and get away from all the idiots on land. It's almost like going into your own world. Boats don't depreciate as quickly as cars, and you can get a nice deal on a used boat b/c there aren't many moving parts. A 10 year old boat can be perfectly fine, just check out the hull and the motor. Also be sure that if it was run in saltwater that the motor was flushed regularly. I have an affinity toward Wellcraft's speed boats, as well as Donzi. Also be sure to factor in marina costs, or if you plan to trailer it every weekend. I was a 2nd generation commercial fisherman, and I'm from an island. I've been on the water all my life, PM me if you have any boating questions and I'll be glad to help.

10-31-2005, 07:32 PM	#8
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	ya , the cost part is a big downside but the freedom part is the upside, and then bad weather is the other downside (where a done up car would be fun).

10-31-2005, 07:40 PM	#10
kickitjp Scooby Specialist Member#: 60035 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: PRSIC	I'm a sailboat racer so the pricing is a little different, but just to give you an idea... 1. Vehicle with enough torque and braking power 2. Trailer 3. Hitch 4. Slip 5. Boa/trailer Insurance 6. Boat itself 7. Motor possibly seperate 8. Maintenance = bling bling 9. oil/fuel 10. You'd have to learn how to maintenance an engine on the water 11. Pulling the boat out during the winter for hull work 12. Booze money edit: I wish I was on the ocean instead of a river

10-31-2005, 07:54 PM	#11
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	ya 40 mph on a lake seems thrilling. it just seems driving is so restricted now and getting more so every year thanks to 2f2f tards with fart mufflers and no driving skills. I know it makes sence to bring it to a track but that seems loke even more restricted driving than the street. ? it's hard to explain I've been driving for 8+ yrs and only got in trouble my first 2 driving. I'm safe but want to have fun in my car (reasonably). I'll have to borrow someone's car and go to the track to see what it's like to drive on the confines of a track.

10-31-2005, 08:09 PM	#15
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	does anyone know what international waters allow, cuz I wana smoke a ton of crack naked, not really I plan on going red neck style all the time and always listining to Lynyrd Skynyrd - Black Betty

10-31-2005, 08:17 PM	#16
HpiRally Scooby Specialist Member#: 3864 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Whitfords Best Friend!	My family has a 48' sea ray......that is a pig. They say the best days of a boaters life is the day he buys the boat and day he sells the boat. Joe

10-31-2005, 08:29 PM	#18
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	but who wouldn't want a fast off shore boat, it's the ultamate big boy toy btw the car or boat wouldn't be for at least 2 yrs to when I have cash to spend, so a used 2006 wrx 2.5t engine could be in the picture for the car

11-05-2005, 08:11 PM	#19
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	btw, boats are nifty

11-05-2005, 08:16 PM	#20
Dolphin Overton Scooby Specialist Member#: 1925 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: denver Vehicle: 01 A4 89 944s2 13 Speed 3R 99 Sprint	if you've never owned a boat, you don't know what you're getting into. they can be a pain in the ass.

11-05-2005, 08:34 PM	#21
clocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 54250 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cromwell CT Vehicle: 2001 Impreza L Aspen White	after looking at boat prices on Ebay I sticking with my 2001 Subaru project car. Boats are way way too much money if you want a nice ocean craft.

11-05-2005, 08:38 PM	#22
BigWrecKs Scooby Newbie Member#: 93830 Join Date: Aug 2005	19' or 17' STV tunnel with a Merc 2.5 FTW www.screamandfly.com

11-06-2005, 12:52 AM	#23
freq Scooby Newbie Member#: 14091 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: crAkron Ohio Vehicle: 71 dime 15 mazda6 6mt	sure boats cost money... do the math though... 25+ft bayliner (we're talkin cheapo boat) vs average highly modded impreza... which one is going to lend itself more to scantily clad ladies? yeah... that's what i thought. ghetto bayliner ftw. -freq (talkin out my ass... old natique owner)

11-06-2005, 01:10 AM	#24
WRXedUSA Scooby Specialist Member#: 26833 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Seal Beach, CA Vehicle: '07 Bugatti Veyron '03 Chevy Silverado	Boat payment + middle of winter = Teh Suck.

11-06-2005, 01:11 AM	#25
WRXedUSA Scooby Specialist Member#: 26833 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Seal Beach, CA Vehicle: '07 Bugatti Veyron '03 Chevy Silverado	Bayliner?? Even a beat Rinker beats that. Baja FTW.