Politics doesn't matter. Anyone is aware of what's happening in the world right now. And boy, do I mean changed. We have gone from living a relatively comfortable lifestyle complete with boating and fishing to a financial wasteland. In just a couple of short years. Most people don't have time now for hobbies because eating regularly is the priority.
So, how do you survive it if you are a boater/fisherman who wants to continue without completely going under ? The purpose of this article is to investigate that question and attempt to offer a few answers.
null What to do ? The answer is kinda complicated but there is one .. First is the obvious your usage will be cut down and your gas buying reduced. null move to a cheaper dock, or pull the boat out and store it on land. null If you have a boat ramp nearby there are boat movers that have in-the-water trailers that can actually back down the ramp and load your big boat just as if it was a small trailerable one. Yep, we are talking about semi-trailers that are submersible. When the boat is loaded, you can then store it on a cheaper land storage location. Not a permanent answer, but perhaps it is helpful at least until the next election.
I have to sell .. I cannot afford to keep my boat any longer. This is a bit tougher, but there are answers. There are always people available that will "steal" your boat for a price that might be quick but painful to swallow. And there is still some success out there for the heavily advertised boat being offered for sale. You can always donate your boat as a tax deduction to some worthwhile charity, or simply give it to a friend. The choices are not real attractive right now as we all know, but the more popular the brand name and the better the condition it is in will always help in moving it.
So what does the future hold for boaters/fishermen? It is indeed rather unsure to simply state the obvious. The 2012 election will probably have a great deal of impact on all areas of our e economy and boating/fishing will be in the mix. If boating is just a hobby for you, then it will not be real good in the future. For those who earn their living from boats and the fishing industry, it will be tough but necessary. For the rest, down-sizing . Infrequent use . a change in hobbies . null We'll just monitor the situation and hope that "the better boatingday" will return.
null Vendors with products and services that have something to do with this subject may email for inclusion in our blog. As a lifetime boater, a Licensed Coast Guard Captain-100 ton Master, and the owner of several boats myself, I welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions.
Thanks for your time and attention,
Capn Bill
So, how do you survive it if you are a boater/fisherman who wants to continue without completely going under ? The purpose of this article is to investigate that question and attempt to offer a few answers.
null What to do ? The answer is kinda complicated but there is one .. First is the obvious your usage will be cut down and your gas buying reduced. null move to a cheaper dock, or pull the boat out and store it on land. null If you have a boat ramp nearby there are boat movers that have in-the-water trailers that can actually back down the ramp and load your big boat just as if it was a small trailerable one. Yep, we are talking about semi-trailers that are submersible. When the boat is loaded, you can then store it on a cheaper land storage location. Not a permanent answer, but perhaps it is helpful at least until the next election.
I have to sell .. I cannot afford to keep my boat any longer. This is a bit tougher, but there are answers. There are always people available that will "steal" your boat for a price that might be quick but painful to swallow. And there is still some success out there for the heavily advertised boat being offered for sale. You can always donate your boat as a tax deduction to some worthwhile charity, or simply give it to a friend. The choices are not real attractive right now as we all know, but the more popular the brand name and the better the condition it is in will always help in moving it.
So what does the future hold for boaters/fishermen? It is indeed rather unsure to simply state the obvious. The 2012 election will probably have a great deal of impact on all areas of our e economy and boating/fishing will be in the mix. If boating is just a hobby for you, then it will not be real good in the future. For those who earn their living from boats and the fishing industry, it will be tough but necessary. For the rest, down-sizing . Infrequent use . a change in hobbies . null We'll just monitor the situation and hope that "the better boatingday" will return.
null Vendors with products and services that have something to do with this subject may email for inclusion in our blog. As a lifetime boater, a Licensed Coast Guard Captain-100 ton Master, and the owner of several boats myself, I welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions.
Thanks for your time and attention,
Capn Bill
About the Author:
Capn Bill is a Licensed Coast Guard Captain-100 ton Master and a lifetime boater. You can read more of Capn Bill's articles at Deep Water Bill.
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