What was the reason for buying the boat your did?

[Mr. Crusader 83]

Just curious why people buy the boats they do.

[eliminatedsprinter]

Because it was the size, style, and price that I wanted.:D

[Kilrtoy]

Because I want everyone on HB to like me and think im a big baller:eek:

[me4drvr]

It was the cool guy that sold it to me :)

[riverbound]

It would be hard to find a better handling faster running boat with equivalent power in its size...plus it handles the rough stuff better than any other boat in its size and even better than alot of bigger boats.

[RitcheyRch]

Ditto that. Plus everyone knows chicks dig Stokers. :D
Because it was the size, style, and price that I wanted.:D

[76ANTHONY]

it was all i could afford and i wanted a boat, but i dont use it anyway so im lucky i didnt buy a dcb or magic:D :D :D

[Mrs. 20]

Because we love Kachinas..............GASP!:eek: :eek: :eek:

[andy01]

Because the service from the builder is second to none. Styling plays a big role as well as handling. Anybody want a brand new, not even wet yet F-26.

[Bense468]

It floated and kept the beer cold.

[blender over]

It would be hard to find a better handling faster running boat with equivalent power in its size...plus it handles the rough stuff better than any other boat in its size and even better than alot of bigger boats.
:rolleyes:

[Mr. Crusader 83]

It floated and kept the beer cold.
LMAO!!! I too bought only what I could afford. Im not a ballar like the kilrs. :D Cuz we all know jet boats suck gas and ride like shit. Damn! I wish I was a baller

[riverbound]

Ditto that. Plus everyone knows chicks dig Stokers. :D
;)

[Mr. Crusader 83]

For those of you that bought brand new boats, Was price a factor?

[riverbound]

:rolleyes:
Total package smarta$$ ;)

[blender over]

Total package smarta$$ ;)
LOL:D

[blender over]

Total package smarta$$ ;)
How is you tuna boat running these days?

[707dog]

"price", size, looks,color, the ride in rough or smooth water,amenities oww and it was in stock ready to be towed home, did i mention the price:D

[Devilman]

it was all i could afford and i wanted a boat, but i dont use it anyway so im lucky i didnt buy a dcb or magic:D :D :D
LMAO so instead of dropping some coin on one boat you don't use, you went and got another one that didn't run to justify the first one or what? :D :D
I dunno about buying mine, I originally only went to look at it to get the phone number/info on it for someone I worked with. Liked what I saw, it was very affordable, so I bought it myself.....:devil: :D

[Wheeler]

After helping, to pay for "Illegal Immigration" (taxes) it is all I could afford.

[riverbound]

How is you tuna boat running these days?
Realy good...just got it serviced and now its ready to go for another season. Most likely selling it though :(

[Jbb]

Cuz Barney sez ....Chicks dig jetboats....:D

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

We bought ours because we love pissing away money for some kooky mystery electrical short. :eek:
Just kidding. I love our boat for the same reasons and RB and RitchyRich stated.
Oh, and it looks really badass sitting on the trailer! :D

[Ziggy]

Because I want everyone on HB to like me and think im a big baller:eek:
LOL-------that was bluntly honest Miguel :D:D
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We bought what fit in the garage and had the features we were seeking.

[beaverretriever]

I hate to say it, but finding a company that could do an awesome gel coat (although our next boat will be solid white or grey.LOL) that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Overall, I thought our boat was an awesome buy! It looks fricken awesome, gets good mileage, runs over 60, lots of room, and is overall a great boat.
For the money there is not a builder on the market that offers a gel as nice as the one we got. I am amazed at how out of date and not up to par with the fades, schemes, etc many of the manufactures are when it comes to gel coats.
The next boat will be more about speed and less about the gel.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Got a good deal and it was a great alternate to PWC's.
Hope to eventually save for something along the lines of an Ultra 26 deck.

[syke-o]

basically came down to money for me.. it was the newest most affordable boat i could have gotten at the time... althoughi wish i had gone bigger as a 22'er on havasu blows...

[clownpuncher]

Cuz I liked it and I could afford it. Perfect boat for what I do and where I do it:D

[unleashed]

Because I couldnt afford a DCB, Eliminator or Skater...LOL:D
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[Mr. Crusader 83]

Because I couldnt afford a DCB, Eliminator or Skater...LOL:D
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Okay Baller:D

[Powerquestboy]

Lots of obvious reasons like price range etc. But this was my criteria if you will for what I would buy.
1. Drop out Bolsters....I love to stand and drive
2. Cuddy cabin for camping at Powell
3. 25-30 feet want to be able to handle big water with ease, but didnt want to buy a new tow vehicle.
4. Must be able to take it to Catalina
5. Must not have teal or hot pink anywhere (last boat was 1996 enough said)
6. Must be able to cruise at least 60 mph to keep up with my buddy's
In the end a 288 Sunsation fit the bill.

[CBadDad]

Because I could afford it. Paid cash. No financing. If my situation was different, I'd finance it, but this time around that wasn't the case. No regrets either.

[edog_103]

It was only $350

[dd24skater]

Because it was the size, style, and price that I wanted.:D
I agree

[TAF]

and the boat was the same price:D 24 ft party barge of floating shade to keep my beer and friends cool. Also nice to camp on under the stars:sqeyes:

[dmontzsta]

Because I wanted a boat that has been proven to go fast, easily.
After taking a ride in one and feeling the way it handled and the acceleration, I was hooked! It was different than any other V-Drive I had been in or driven. Doing 100+mph with 600hp and turning harder than anything I have ever been in was the clincher.
Now, $15,000+ and 2 years later, I am still not in the water. But that is going to change soon... :devil:

[Benjhamina]

I sold the jetboat because it kept breaking down all the time and bought a 21ft bayliner. That was the best boat I ever owned. It never broke down and was cheap to run. Kept that one for 5 years. When I moved to HB I got the bigger Eliminator so I could do Catalina runs.
You are all missing the real reason we spend the $ we do on boats though. it's all for the girls. If it wasn't for that little V inbetween their legs we would all still be living in caves.......

[Benjhamina]

and yes, I did say the bayliner was better than the eliminator. IMHO

[unleashed]

I sold the jetboat because it kept breaking down all the time and bought a 21ft bayliner. That was the best boat I ever owned. It never broke down and was cheap to run. Kept that one for 5 years. When I moved to HB I got the bigger Eliminator so I could do Catalina runs.
You are all missing the real reason we spend the $ we do on boats though. it's all for the girls. If it wasn't for that little V inbetween their legs we would all still be living in caves.......
Ahhhh..could u enlarge your avatar 4 me!:D
And Im no baller I just play one in real life!;)
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[Daytona100]

I bought my boat because I went for a ride in one and fell in love with it. Watching the sponsons rise and fall on take off and feeling the boat react at 100+ mph sold me!!!!!!!!!:D

[Jyruiz]

Several reasons, but the 3 main ones are,
1. finally had a place to keep a 26' boat
2. got tired of getting beatup in Havi with an 18' boat
3. got a smoking deal.

[DeltaSigBoater]

Every boat that I have was FREE :D

[djunkie]

Just curious why people buy the boats they do.
Because it was a Howard......:D :D

[Kilrtoy]

Because it was a Howard......:D :D
What is older you or the boat

[djunkie]

What is older you or the boat
At least I own it outright. :idea: :D :D

[Kilrtoy]

At least I own it outright. :idea: :D :D
I cant say that, but the wife can...;)

[rodnjen]

Construction, utility and looks. I could have gotten a cheaper boat in the same size, but not one that suited the needs of a my family as well.

[Biglue]

Commander.......nuff said. :D
Price was right, fit my needs and I liked it when I saw and drove it. Just made plenty of sense for me to buy my boat.....as much sense as buying a boat makes anyways. :rolleyes:

[Cole Trickle]

Commander.......nuff said. :D
Price was right, fit my needs and I liked it when I saw and drove it. Just made plenty of sense for me to buy my boat.....as much sense as buying a boat makes anyways. :rolleyes:
I thought you won that boat by submitting your stats/picture to Budweisers greatest gardner giveaway?:idea: :eek: :devil:

[Kim Hanson]

I got my first one just cause it had the biggest OB on a boat :idea: second one cause I like attention, doesn't it show :D :D ...........( . )( . )........

[CARLSON-JET]

I figured if it was good enough for James Bond.... :D

[Sigus]

it makes for a nice lawn / sand chair:D

[2Driver]

Jordy wouldn't be caught dead on it. :D

[HefeRaton]

Basically got my first boat for nothing and sold it for 5X the amount I originally paid. Sold it to piss off the old lady and bought a new one to piss her off even more!

[TahitiTiger]

I bought my boat cause I had sold my Jeep TJ and I needed another endless money pit in which I could throw tons of cash in, and still have no resale value.
Actually A friend at work told me his wife was forcing him to sell his boat. All he knew is it was a Tahiti, and I had heard of Tahitis before. So I looked at it, and the hull was clean, needed paint, engine, wireing, seats, carpet, gauges. I paid $200 for the boat on trailer, and drove off with it. And the rest is history as they say!
We won't say how much more money I have put into it. :D

[riverratrob]

Well I never got laid on a jet ski so I stepped up .WOW now I still don't get laid?????:mad:

[kachinakid]

cause i thought it would make the ladies wet........and it does!
Every weekend, one them always gets really wet. :devil: :D

[blown dough]

I don't know, I just go with the flow.

[MR.rvrluvr]

because the wife said I could...Besides I can do what ever I want......Just ask her..:D

[Mrs.Killer]

At least I own it outright. :idea: :D :D
So do i .....and

[little rowe boat]

Because it was a Howard......:D :D
Yep.

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

You are all missing the real reason we spend the $ we do on boats though. it's all for the girls. If it wasn't for that little V inbetween their legs we would all still be living in caves.......
I disagree,
Most chics (and sandbar dorks) are afraid to ride in much less drive a "real" ***boat. Its not about the chics as you should be able to get them without material possessions. The chics you score because of a high dollar boat only like you for your $$ anyway and will move on to more $$$ eventually.
I bought my boats for the adrenaline rush.

[work2play]

I bought my boat because we have had several and boating is what my family likes to do. I bought the boat we did because it fit our needs and it was the most boat for the money. Not the cheapest. Rhett also treated us extremly well.

[djunkie]

So do i .....and
And I can use it all year long cause I have no layup period, and my insurance only costs $200/year, and I don't feel the need for a boat like yours cause I am perfectly happy with mine. And yes I could afford a new boat if I really wanted one. :D

[Mrs.Killer]

And I can use it all year long cause I have no layup period, and my insurance only costs $200/year, and I don't feel the need for a boat like yours cause I am perfectly happy with mine. And yes I could afford a new boat if I really wanted one. :D
Too bad you can't use your house all year long:eek: .Is that because it's in layup???:idea: Thats good your perfectly happy with your boat, so am i.....who said you couldnt afford a new boat??

[djunkie]

Too bad you can't use your house all year long:eek: .Is that because it's in layup???:idea: Thats good your perfectly happy with your boat, so am i.....who said you couldnt afford a new boat??
You asked and so I felt that left me open to express myself. :idea: :D

[Kilrtoy]

You asked and so I felt that left me open to express myself. :idea: :D
What are you coming out of the closet now

[djunkie]

What are you coming out of the closet now
You wish!!!!!

[acatitude]

Because it was a Howard......:D :D
what he said;)

[Mrs.Killer]

You wish!!!!!
So is your house still in layup??????

[Kilrtoy]

You wish!!!!!
Yes I do, then I can take your pretend girlfriend from you...
When is the house out of lay up

[djunkie]

So is your house still in layup??????
Yup. Its nice having someone pay me enough rent in 4 months where it almost pays my mortgage for it year round. :D :D

[djunkie]

Yes I do, then I can take your pretend girlfriend from you...
When is the house out of lay up
April 1st but the people asked if they could stay an extra month so we ok'd it. They'll be gone on the 23rd. I'll be there on the 26th. :D

[Mrs.Killer]

Yup. Its nice having someone pay me enough rent in 4 months where it almost pays my mortgage for it year round. :D :D
So what your saying is that you can't afford to pay the mortgage yourself:idea:

[ROZ]

Low tide in Mexico :)

[djunkie]

So what your saying is that you can't afford to pay the mortgage yourself:idea:
Sure I can. But why not let someone else make the payments while I get the tax benefits? ;) ;)

[Mrs.Killer]

Sure I can. But why not let someone else make the payments while I get the tax benefits? ;) ;)
Do you use an ultra violet light on your bed when you get it back:sqeyes:

[djunkie]

Do you use an ultra violet light on your bed when you get it back:sqeyes:
They use the guest room. :D :D

[Mrs.Killer]

They use the guest room. :D :D
Yeah they use the guest room to sleep and your room to f**k

[djunkie]

They use the guest room. :D :D
Not to mention the people are in their 80's and the chances that they still get it on are pretty slim. Hell the guy just had cancer surgery and can barely even walk. (thats why they wanted to stay a little longer)

[ROZ]

Yeah they use the guest room to sleep and your room to f**k
Glad to see I'm not the only one who does that ! :D

[Mrs.Killer]

Not to mention the people are in their 80's and the chances that they still get it on are pretty slim. Hell the guy just had cancer surgery and can barely even walk. (thats why they wanted to stay a little longer)
Yeah sure, you keep telling yourself that.......:D

[djunkie]

Yeah sure, you keep telling yourself that.......:D
Well having an almost free river house makes it worth it if they did. :D

[Tom Brown]

Cuz Barney sez ....Chicks dig outboards....:D

[dicudmore]

So what your saying is that you can't afford to pay the mortgage yourself:idea:
Hey, I RESEMBLE that remark :wink:

[djunkie]

Cuz Barney sez ....Chicks dig outboards....:D
Quit hijacking our hijack. :crossx: :crossx:

[acatitude]

ding ding ding round 4 :D

[Mrs.Killer]

Hey, I RESEMBLE that remark :wink:
Sorry baby....

[dicudmore]

Sorry baby....
still looking for that sugar mama to help out...daddy needs some new cleavers :cool:
See you guys at the 'zoo :D

[djunkie]

still looking for that sugar mama to help out...daddy needs some new cleavers :cool:
See you guys at the 'zoo :D
Aren't we all????:rolleyes: :D :D :D

[dicudmore]

Aren't we all????:rolleyes: :D :D :D
maybe??

[Kilrtoy]

Aren't we all????:rolleyes: :D :D :D
Mine bought her dream boat. I just have to drive it for her

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Reputation, quality of construction and rigging, functionality as it meets our needs, looks of the boat, we were treated like part of the family by the company, and we can afford it so why not?

[djunkie]

Mine bought her dream boat. I just have to drive it for her
Mine does other things for me that make up for her not owning a boat. :D :D

[djunkie]

Reputation, quality of construction and rigging, functionality as it meets our needs, looks of the boat, we were treated like part of the family by the company, and we can afford it so why not?
Another Howard owner. :D :D

[Decided Advantage]

Balance, quality, and value.
After owning a Baja for 3 years we knew we had to upgrade to a solid performer. There were a number of handling flaws and quality issues we had been sensitized to. We traveled the country testing different products and were surprised even shocked at the handling quirks some hulls exhibited.
A guy showing off an old 1995 Advantage Citation in HB got us interested in checking out Advantage. The number of old near perfect examples of Advantage products are on the water very weekend around LH is truly amazing. You can't argue with 10-20 year examples running around and never requiring gel or interior restoration. Advantage is doing more than a couple of things right. We went for a ride and loved the solid handling, quality, and value offered. After finishing up our search we came back to Advantage.
My wife claims it is our last boat. She might be right. :D