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    Post People bought boats like crazy last year

    I've always wanted a boat - but I've also been told that it's best to have a friend with a boat. Well, people bought boats like crazy last year -- The pandemic has had a devastating impact on car and airplane sales. Between travel restrictions and reduced domestic mobility, dealerships and major manufacturers in both sectors have seen some of their biggest dips since the Great Recession. But out on America’s waterways, another mode of transport has thrived…

    Boats are booming -- According to a report by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), sales of boats and related marine gear hit $47B in 2020 -- a 9% bump from 2019, and a 13-year high. Per Boating Industry[/I], all types of big-boy water toys saw a bump in 2020:
    • Freshwater fishing boats and pontoons: 143k units (+12%)
    • Personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Sea Doo): 82k units (+8%)
    • Wake boats: 13k units (+20%)
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    We had a fishing boat much of the time I was growing up. I think the first as 16' and the second 18'.
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    I have a buddy with a 44 foot sailboat. It's a good time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    I have a buddy with a 44 foot sailboat. It's a good time.
    I never got to ride in a large sail boat. Must be fun.
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    When you get in a car or a plane, you usually have a set destination.

    Not so much in a boat. Being in the boat is your destination.

    Now get out of my cove!!!
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    A boat is a hole in the water into which one pours money...
    I find your lack of faith...disturbing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Private Pickle View Post
    A boat is a hole in the water into which one pours money...
    Indeed. Used to have a boat that exceeded it's purchase price in water hazard repairs. Replaced the skeg 3 times, along with 3 propellers. Had to do a major repair on the finish under the waterline. City Island NY, has concrete moorings that hide under the water line, along with floaters. The repair department at one of the marina's had a sign: Did you get the serial number off of that obstruction?
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    The price and availability of fiberglass is worse than what is happening with wood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Collateral Damage View Post
    When you get in a car or a plane, you usually have a set destination.

    Not so much in a boat. Being in the boat is your destination.

    Now get out of my cove!!!
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    Actually it is different in a sailboat. Your are usually going somewhere. I have had sailboats but where I am now the next stop is France. Sailing up and down the beach is a bit repetitious. You need coves, islands, destinations.

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