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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 07/21/2012 : 14:42:09

I made a fatal mistake today!

My wife and I are on vacation at Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country. After nearly killing myself climbing almost straight up a 600' hill in the sweltering Texas sun yesterday so we could go zip-lining we decided to rent an 18' POWERBOAT/stinkpotter today.

Just like someone with an addiction that gets another taste of whatever they were addicted to I've got the "bug" again!

Now my mind is racing and my fingers are wanting to start the hunt for a new engine for my SeaRay or maybe even a new boat. The admiral is onboard but says I have to sell the C25 before I can get another boat.

HELP!!!!!

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GaryB
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 15:43:16

Is is economically feasible to fix the Sea Ray? If not, why can't you sell the Sea Ray and get another powerboat, if that is the goal? Sell the C-25 (Gasp!)? Every day I regret selling mine, but I needed to do it.
hopefully one day I'll be able to find and buy a '91 model.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 16:50:17

A marina friend of mine, a retiree who's been sailing for years, is thinking of taking a break from wind powered boats. He put a "for sale" sign on his O'day and when it sells, he's thinking about getting back into powerboating...It happens, right Dave?

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 17:30:49

I get it. It happens. Happy hunting! Nothing wrong with a powerboat. The key is to be happy.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 07/21/2012 17:31:31

pastmember
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 18:43:26

Here in Drought country people are buying motorcycles, there is no water for either kind of boat. I am many things but an organ donor I ain't, I will wait for rain.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 18:50:50

I'm in for whatever makes YOU happy. That's all that matters.

Personally, I do 2 things: sail and ride motorcycle.....if I'm not out on the lake I'm out with my Brothers.

What I want....yes I'll say it....a PWC. There, I said it. They're a motorcycle for the water and I can tow 2 behind my Jeep. Plus, they're alot of fun.

If fixing your boat, or buying a new one, will do it for ya, then go for it. If you can swing keeping the C25 AND having the powerboat....even better!

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 19:19:20

So if you keep your boat at the lake and you have a couple of jet skis on the trailer you and your buddy or partner can visit any number of places and get out and see the sights.

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hewebb
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 05:19:31

Gotta do what makes you happy. We still use the Catalina a couple of times a week. I have been looking at pontoon boats recently. I have a roadster that gets out a very times a year and am thinking I would use a pontoon boat or houseboat more. WAIT - If I take a nap maybe that feeling will go away.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 06:55:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Every day I regret selling mine <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Me too, and as with your case it had to be done .........

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putzmeister
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 09:44:25

I know a few that moved from sail to power after relocating to bigger waters, hence, more territory to cover.

Priorities can and do change.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 11:14:26

Hate to state the obvious but, you could always get a new Admiral.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 11:45:24

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">[i]...If you can swing keeping the C25 AND having the powerboat....even better!
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Joe - That won't happen but I what I'd really like to do is have a powerboat and a Flying Scott so I can day-sail and powerboat.

Howard -- I'd also like to have a houseboat but can't afford one.

David -- Not sure whether it's feasible to fix the SeaRay or not. That's what I've got to look into. New engine, probably new interior, and possibly some floor repairs. It's been sitting in a an enclosed dry stall fot quite some time. I'll probably pull it out next weekend and give it a good going over to try and determine what it needs.

If you could lower your standards a bit I'll have a good '89 model with a trailer for sale soon!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 12:49:09

'89 was a good year, too. Gotta win the lottery first! LOL

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 13:01:49

Nothing fatal! Things change--they did for me. There IS life after...

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keeldad
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Response Posted - 07/23/2012 : 04:33:49

Or you could really be nuts and do both, power and sail. I do. I also own a 22' Mako center console. Twice the cost and twice the aggravation. It does, however, open up more options to get on the water when the wind doesn't blow. the tide isn't right, you're feeling too lazy/tired to pull lines....

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 07/24/2012 : 11:24:55

And even more crazy-I added the 24 ft tritoon/115 4-stroke a few years back for the party barge that would move fast. Kept the 20 sea ray and use it little and will try to sell this year. Now enjoying Bobbin as much as I can-evening sails are wonderful, and even have 2 jet skiis that have not made it to the water yet.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/24/2012 : 18:53:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Sam001
 And even more crazy-I added the 24 ft tritoon/115 4-stroke a few years back for the party barge that would move fast. Kept the 20 sea ray and use it little and will try to sell this year. Now enjoying Bobbin as much as I can-evening sails are wonderful, and even have 2 jet skiis that have not made it to the water yet.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
What year model is your SeaRay? What size engine? Maybe we can work a deal!

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redviking
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Response Posted - 07/24/2012 : 19:16:03

I am going to suggest keel hailing the lot of Ye for such heinous thoughts. Me thinkith you listen to the voices in your head, but if I dare say, we put a couple days rations of grog in your cup, Ye would come to your senses. Otherwise, if Ye wishes to consume fuel because it is easier, I say let the flogging begin. Avast the spirits of darkness and smelly exhaust.

Sten

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 07/25/2012 : 07:14:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redviking
 ...Avast the spirits of darkness and smelly exhaust.

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Well, my exhaust smells about like that from an Acura--same engine. How 'bout yours, Sten?

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 07/25/2012 07:14:47

Sam001
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Response Posted - 07/25/2012 : 11:06:28

Gary you are a ways away! so I guess we will just have to have the "couple day ratioins of grog" and think about it.
Sea Ray 200BR 1992 I/O 196 HP with surge brakes/wesco trailer interior redone 5 years ago, all mechanical A+ new tilt and gimble this year

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 07/25/2012 : 11:15:03

Link to the searay
http://my.boatus.com/memberPhotos/6315398_2_8371.jpg

Edited by - Sam001 on 07/25/2012 11:15:46

GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/25/2012 : 20:22:04

I haven't been to Charleston in a while. Might be a fun trip!

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