Alright Hort, lets hear your opinion. ( Real life sh*t)

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

I will try to keep this as short as possible. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. I believe the average age around here may give me a different perspective than maybe my traditional friend group.



I want to start out by saying this,


*(1)I know boats are HORRIBLE investments.


I've shared my story on here before, I grew up a River Rat. I was learning to swim in the Hayes pool before I was 2. I've Drank Gallons of Mississippi Mud water and boating is/was a major part of my life. I've built several John boats and again (1).


So the deal is my dad has finally decided to sell his old power boat. Nothing crazy 19.5, V bottom, 350 that he has built, this is the key, my dad and I "built" that engine. 1988 (she ain't gettin any younger), Open Bow, really nice boat. I've got a John boat now foe the no wake lake right next to me.

I have No need for a fiberglass boat, I Have 2 really nice lakes near me but they are both private so realistically I'm trailering it to Saylorville( 40 min) or paying to keep it at Panorama ( if that's even an option, 20 min) also (1) but.... and here is where I inevitably know I may chose to just make a poor decision.... I know the day will come when the closest thing I can get to spending time with my dad is going for a ride in that boat.


Realistically it's like a 6k boat he will sell me for 3k, it isn't about the up front cost. It's the storage and (1).


What say you? Stick with my brain, use that money towards a better investment ect

Or



Buy the boat

 

[Scruddy]

Be an alpha. Buy the boat.

 

[The Tradition]

Dude, if you want the boat, buy the boat.

GIAHORT members have more money than they know what to do with anyway (it's part of the vetting process for membership).

 

[Hawki97]

Boats are for betas. But you seem like a beta. Go for it.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Boats are a fool's investment. I've had client divorces where they were fighting on who had to take the boat.....not who wants the boat

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Don't listen to Trad, don't buy the boat

 

[The Tradition]

Boats are a fool's investment. I've had client divorces where they were fighting on who had to take the boat.....not who wants the boat

It's definitely not an investment, but everything doesn't have to have a financial return.

 

[The Tradition]

Don't listen to Trad, don't buy the boat

This IS the right answer, though. A boat club is a much smarter play.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

This IS the right answer, though. A boat club is a much smarter play.

I don't live near good boating areas (you won't catch me near Saylorville Lake unless I want to grow a tail with the chemicals in there), so my perception is a little different. I have a lot of friends that have boats in their family. But most of them ended up deciding it was too much hassle.

 

[Hoosierhawkeye]

I mean if you want the boat and the storage fees arn't going to make a big dent in your budget than I guess get it. . . .

To me this is more about buying a toy that requires a monthly fee or whatever and the question really is how much you are willing to spend on the toy. (For the record I mean no judgement when I say it's a toy. I recently got a computer to play games on, that's a toy too)

Don't know why this would be called an investment.

 

[ThorneStockton]

Buy it! It's not that much money and it seems you want it, so do it and enjoy

 

[NDallasRuss]

It sounds like you and your dad building the engine is a big deal for you. If you don't buy it you'll likely regret it at some point.

Better to get it and complain about it, but have it there to remember those times.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

It’s $3k not a $50k ski boat.

People have golf carts and bicycles that cost over double that.

Do it.

Memories rarely are a waste of money.

 

[IowaMeatMan]

Don’t be the richest man in the cemetery, buy the boat !

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Based on those facts, I would not buy the boat. Sounds like a PITA to take care of upkeep on an old boat and you’re too far away from the water to use it all that often.

I would save your money and splurge on some cool rental boats if you want to take your dad out in the future.

 

[SolarHawk]

I didn’t read anything op typed, but I can say with certainty one thing. Op, GFY.

 

[chubby bunny]

I will try to keep this as short as possible. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. I believe the average age around here may give me a different perspective than maybe my traditional friend group.



I want to start out by saying this,


*(1)I know boats are HORRIBLE investments.


I've shared my story on here before, I grew up a River Rat. I was learning to swim in the Hayes pool before I was 2. I've Drank Gallons of Mississippi Mud water and boating is/was a major part of my life. I've built several John boats and again (1).


So the deal is my dad has finally decided to sell his old power boat. Nothing crazy 19.5, V bottom, 350 that he has built, this is the key, my dad and I "built" that engine. 1988 (she ain't gettin any younger), Open Bow, really nice boat. I've got a John boat now foe the no wake lake right next to me.

I have No need for a fiberglass boat, I Have 2 really nice lakes near me but they are both private so realistically I'm trailering it to Saylorville( 40 min) or paying to keep it at Panorama ( if that's even an option, 20 min) also (1) but.... and here is where I inevitably know I may chose to just make a poor decision.... I know the day will come when the closest thing I can get to spending time with my dad is going for a ride in that boat.


Realistically it's like a 6k boat he will sell me for 3k, it isn't about the up front cost. It's the storage and (1).


What say you? Stick with my brain, use that money towards a better investment ect

Or



Buy the boat

I think that you live in Dallas county. Maybe around Redfield. How did I do?

 

[DeangeloVickers]

Do it. Some of the best memories we've made as a family have been in the water. Me and the youngest spent today fishing Palo in 40 mph wind in prep for his high school tournament this weekend. We still had a fun night.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Option C.

Build the damn thing yourself.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

My read on OP is that he has a sentimental side, and this line:

“I know the day will come when the closest thing I can get to spending time with my dad is going for a ride in that boat.”

Sealed it for me. Buy the boat.

 

[Moral]

You have to if you drank that much water out of the Mississippi.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

I will try to keep this as short as possible. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. I believe the average age around here may give me a different perspective than maybe my traditional friend group.



I want to start out by saying this,


*(1)I know boats are HORRIBLE investments.


I've shared my story on here before, I grew up a River Rat. I was learning to swim in the Hayes pool before I was 2. I've Drank Gallons of Mississippi Mud water and boating is/was a major part of my life. I've built several John boats and again (1).


So the deal is my dad has finally decided to sell his old power boat. Nothing crazy 19.5, V bottom, 350 that he has built, this is the key, my dad and I "built" that engine. 1988 (she ain't gettin any younger), Open Bow, really nice boat. I've got a John boat now foe the no wake lake right next to me.

I have No need for a fiberglass boat, I Have 2 really nice lakes near me but they are both private so realistically I'm trailering it to Saylorville( 40 min) or paying to keep it at Panorama ( if that's even an option, 20 min) also (1) but.... and here is where I inevitably know I may chose to just make a poor decision.... I know the day will come when the closest thing I can get to spending time with my dad is going for a ride in that boat.


Realistically it's like a 6k boat he will sell me for 3k, it isn't about the up front cost. It's the storage and (1).


What say you? Stick with my brain, use that money towards a better investment ect

Or



Buy the boat

It’s 3 grand. Psh.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

I think that you live in Dallas county. Maybe around Redfield. How did I do?

Creepy.


I live on the west side of Dallas county, yes.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

It sounds like you and your dad building the engine is a big deal for you. If you don't buy it you'll likely regret it at some point.

Better to get it and complain about it, but have it there to remember those times.

I would say this is where I'm at. I'm going to feel like I did the wrong thing either way but atleast I get to make the decision.

The other aspect is what's my obligation for selling it. If he gives me a great deal, I trailer it to DM, sell if for 8k in 2 years because "life" how does that all go.

 

[Bearhawk0505]

It is only 3 grand, buy it. You might regret it if you don’t.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Based on those facts, I would not buy the boat. Sounds like a PITA to take care of upkeep on an old boat and you’re too far away from the water to use it all that often.

I would save your money and splurge on some cool rental boats if you want to take your dad out in the future.

Decent idea, better to make another memory.

 

[General Tso]

 

[Joes Place]

REPORTED

 

[NDallasRuss]

I would say this is where I'm at. I'm going to feel like I did the wrong thing either way but atleast I get to make the decision.

The other aspect is what's my obligation for selling it. If he gives me a great deal, I trailer it to DM, sell if for 8k in 2 years because "life" how does that all go.

Yeah, if your dad is giving you a great deal, I'd think it's because he wants it to be with you. You sell it while he's around and it could lead to hard feelings. Maybe you could use the profit for you and your dad to go on a trip or something.

 

[chubby bunny]

Creepy.


I live on the west side of Dallas county, yes.

I grew up in the area. Not trying to be creepy. You should buy the boat.

 

[Hawk_82]

A 38 year old boat worth 6k that is sentimental because it reminds you of your dad. That seems like something you pass on to your kid not make him pay for.

I bet beers and some bonding time fishing and he'd give you the boat for free.

This seems like a win win. You and your dad get to make fun memories together and you get a boat.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Decent idea, better to make another memory.

Take him on that 180mph speedboat!

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

 

[ping72]

Wants opinions/advice.

Does not post boobs.

Verdict: get fu!!ed.

 

[OrlandNole]

I don't know your financial situation, but $3K isn't that much money. If you have a way to store it on your property, buy it and see what happens over the course of a year. If you end up not using it much, sell it or give it away.

 

[joelbc1]

It's definitely not an investment, but everything doesn't have to have a financial return.

That why you have kids, Trad….