Yikes, Got Boat Fever!

[rjvana37]

Pulled up to one of my customers houses one day and he had himself a new corvette. He was so proud of it. Said he saved his whole life to buy one. Fast forward 3 months later and I stop by to service his house again and the corvette was gone and a Cadillac was parked in the garage. I asked what happened to the vet, his exact word to me that I’ll never forget, “ Wanted that vette my whole life , but waited too long. I got tired of trying to get in and out of it!”

My neighbor, at 65, bought a brand-new Corvette, drove it home, and parked it in his garage—where it has stayed ever since. My brother, similarly, had always wanted a Corvette. When he finally bought one, he retired and moved to a golf course community, but he never drives it either. When I asked him why, he gave the same reason: it's just too hard to get in and out of." I know if you got the means for it but to throw 60 or 70 thousand to let it stay in the garage is about I could, but I won't. Not when i got a perfectly fairly new boat in the garage that don't get used that much to begin with. But to each his own There Called Garage ornaments. JMHO

[Highcentered]

If money isn't an issue may as well. You only live once.

[I.P. Freely]

My neighbor, at 65, bought a brand-new Corvette, drove it home, and parked it in his garage—where it has stayed ever since. My brother, similarly, had always wanted a Corvette. When he finally bought one, he retired and moved to a golf course community, but he never drives it either. When I asked him why, he gave the same reason: it's just too hard to get in and out of." I know if you got the means for it but to throw 60 or 70 thousand to let it stay in the garage is about I could, but I won't. Not when i got a perfectly fairly new boat in the garage that don't get used that much to begin with. But to each his own There Called Garage ornaments. JMHO

Screw a bass boat and screw a corvette. Get the freedom of riding a motorcycle and feel like a kid again! No white New Balance shoes allowed!

[n2ratfishin]

I had the bug bad last year at the same age. As much as I want a new sparkle sled I simply cannot justify the price of admission. If you can swing it comfortably then enjoy the Jag.

[rboren]

If you can afford it with having to sacrifice too much in your other things you need and like then by all means!! Myself I can’t do it and live the free from debt life I enjoy. Wish I could but what I have still gets me fishing. I am happy just to have one that works.

[basscat tyler]

Get the Jag. The deck size will be better as you age

[RonCat]

OK, you were supposed to tell me I’m crazy, lost my mind. Can one of ya call my wife and tell her I’m looking….I’m kinda scared!

[BroWhoop]

You can't take with you, but you certainly have to have enough to get there on. I don't know about you, but I plan on being around for a long time yet.

[Rangerdeepv]

Use it or lose it..............

[Highcentered]

I hope I don't get new boat fever for a very long time. My income keeps me on a tight leash!

[Big Al]

I am 9 years older than you. My advice is to determine where you are and make sure you have enough money to carry you for the rest of your life. Most people’s ability to earn peaks in their sixties. If the answer is yes that you have the extra money and can live comfortably for the rest of your life buy it. If not be happy with what you have and realize your needs are more important than your wants.

Exactly, that's why I can't buy the boat I'm looking at.

[BigFishSteve]

Get it now, before you have to start determining where you are.

[1958]

I got my "last" new boat it was delivered Nov 16. I turned 64 Nov 21. Went from puma ftd to puma sts. I loved the ftd but now at 66 the wide deck sure is nice. I would have to fall 3 times before I went over the gunnel

[BigEasy]

I duck hunt with an accountant and he has told me he’s lost track of the number of multi millionaires crying in his office because a spouse died wanting to do something they thought they couldn’t afford and they didn’t need to worry about it.

If you got the money do it IMHO. The thought of a new Vexus VXs 20 blows my skirt up and I could go pay cash for one

I don’t buy it because I don’t want the upkeep issues and I’d rather use the money to check off some bucket list trips than chase ditch pickles on the same couple lakes I always fish.

[dean c]

Go get it…life is short, live it with NO regrets.