GTA boat costs - share your experience please

[sakimano]

I'm looking into buying a bass boat and wanted to get an idea of costs people experience in the GTA. I'm considering something like a 10 year old triton/ranger/nitro etc... You get the idea. Not a new $50,000 job but not something I will need to sell in 3 years because it's too decrepit.

Namely...

1. Storage - ideally I'd like something near my house in oakville so I don't have to block half my driveway. This would be year round with in/out privileges in the summer and just stored covered in the winter

2. Winterization and regular maintenance - this will vary wildly by participant I'm sure but let me know what you would anticipate.

3. Other regular replacement parts and lifetimes 9n those... I. E. Need new marine carpet approximately every xx years and it costs xxx

4. Insurance - this would include other storage and marine insurance for use if there is such a thing.

Anything else I'm missing? Besides the cost of medical bills when my wife beats me after seeing all of these bills...

[sakimano]

No boat owners? Or just shy...

[Markster]

B.O.A.T. - Bust Out Another Thousand
The two happiest days of a boat owners life are the day he buys the boat and the day he sells his boat.

have fun.

[sakimano]

I understand the various financial concerns people have about boat ownership. I'm comfortable with that. I just wanted to know what the market rate would be for various items before seeking out a provider.

[JJL]

1. no idea on storage - sorry
2. two stroke, or four stroke? doing it yourself or having it done by a shop?
3. don't use my boat that much, but cant really think of anything. maybe tires for the trailer? gas n go usually.
4. ~$300

[Bandwagon]

What is your budget on a used boat? What size do you want as this will reflect your budget.

I run a 520 Ranger with a 225 Optimax, I budget $1300.00 annually for storage and regular seasonal maintenance (plugs, water pump etc..).

I am repowering this year so that will be $20,000.00 to 22,000.00 plus I need new seat skins and carpeting, I have budgeted $3000.00 for that.

[werner.reiche]

Winterization $300. Summer commissioning $135.
Shouldn't need much more maintenance than that.
Winterization should include oil and filter and a lower end lube change.

Not sure about storage costs - that would be very dependent on your location.

[sakimano]

What is your budget on a used boat? What size do you want as this will reflect your budget.

I run a 520 Ranger with a 225 Optimax, I budget $1300.00 annually for storage and regular seasonal maintenance (plugs, water pump etc..).

I am repowering this year so that will be $20,000.00 to 22,000.00 plus I need new seat skins and carpeting, I have budgeted $3000.00 for that.

Hi there. Thanks for the info.

I'm looking at something in the 15-20k range.

Repowering... What exactly does that entail? Trolling motor, big motor, batteries etc?

[MikePal]

Not sure about storage costs - that would be very dependent on your location.

Yea my experience in the rural areas; you can usually find a place in some farmers barn for $250 a season. Some guys with space in their coveralls/sheds charge $25 a foot.. I would imagine in the built up areas that would be doubled/tripled.

1. Storage - ideally I'd like something near my house in oakville so I don't have to block half my driveway. This would be year round with in/out privileges in the summer and just stored covered in the winter

Depending on where you live in the burbs, I don't think you have no choice but to store it, aren't there places with bylaws that prohibit parking boats in the driveways ?

[sakimano]

Depending on where you live in the burbs, I don't think you have no choice but to store it, aren't there places with bylaws that prohibit parking boats in the driveways ?

Dunno. Not doing that anyway fortunately if that's the case .