03-29-2013, 12:48 PM
I am like Scout, I love talking about, being around, and using boats and motors.
In fact, I am eligible for retirement in 6 years. I will only be 49 so there is no way I will be able to afford to quit work but I am hoping to change careers and work for one of the local boat dealerships or maybe move to a boating community where you live along the lake and keep your boat in a sling.
I have went through about 13 or 14 boats in my life. I've had airboats, aluminum fishing boats, a Reinell cuddy cabin, fiberglass runabouts, and john boats.
My motors have been Lycoming airplane engines, Chevy inboards, Ford inboards, a 175 Evinrude outboard, and Mercury outboards. My out drives have been Mercurys and Volvos.
I currently run a 181/2 aluminum G3 with a 150 hp Yamaha four stroke hanging on the back. It has a 5hp Honda kicker and a MinnKota Terrova I pilot on the front.
I fish 99% of the time. I also am on my own most of the time I boat because I love the solitude.
As far as your question, I feel the biggest thing to ask yourself is if most of your boating opportunities are going to be short day trips or longer? That has been the biggest factor of all in my choices.
I will be happy to let you check out my boat if it helps in your decision.
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In fact, I am eligible for retirement in 6 years. I will only be 49 so there is no way I will be able to afford to quit work but I am hoping to change careers and work for one of the local boat dealerships or maybe move to a boating community where you live along the lake and keep your boat in a sling.
I have went through about 13 or 14 boats in my life. I've had airboats, aluminum fishing boats, a Reinell cuddy cabin, fiberglass runabouts, and john boats.
My motors have been Lycoming airplane engines, Chevy inboards, Ford inboards, a 175 Evinrude outboard, and Mercury outboards. My out drives have been Mercurys and Volvos.
I currently run a 181/2 aluminum G3 with a 150 hp Yamaha four stroke hanging on the back. It has a 5hp Honda kicker and a MinnKota Terrova I pilot on the front.
I fish 99% of the time. I also am on my own most of the time I boat because I love the solitude.
As far as your question, I feel the biggest thing to ask yourself is if most of your boating opportunities are going to be short day trips or longer? That has been the biggest factor of all in my choices.
I will be happy to let you check out my boat if it helps in your decision.
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