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Crazy pre-boat arrival spending - I need therapy

malmana

malmana

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Location
Richmond Va
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2021
Boat Model
195S
Boat Length
19
2021 195S Yacht Blue deposit 8/27 no eta. I'm not even sure if I will have a boat this spring yet here is my already purchased list:
New tow package installed on Lexus RX350, Fusion 6 channel Marine Amplifier, WetSounds Recon 6Pod Tower Speakers, Yamaha Buoy Key Chain (Blue of course),
Thrust Vector from JetPilot, Audew Epower-155 Jump Starter, Beach Towels – Large plush ones, Ordered Boat name decals, New toy must have a house: Just received blue prints for building 22x24 detached garage. Start construction next week, On list to purchase: Boat2Trailer launch system, Stainless Steel Quick release fender lock cleat, new battery relay system. Any suggestions to feed my insanity is welcome
 
@malmana You haven't even scratched the service. I can show you how I ran through my 7k amazon account in less than 3 weeks if you like. :) The delivery drivers were coming sometimes twice a day. One time I swear it was 3. :)

Don't forget the VHF mounted and the secondary VHF portable. The collapsible Oars for if and when the engine goes down and you need to get to shore. Especially if you boat in Lake Michigan over there.
 
Also, ditch that Yamaha Keychain, there are jetboaters.net key chains, in blue.

My money is on you needing nicer fenders, getcherself some 6 or 8" Taylor Made fenders.

Do you have an anchor? There's a board member who is a Mantus dealer, pick up an 8, and maybe make a sand spike or two...

We can spend your money better than your wife could ever dream ?
 
Fenders - get 3, at a minimum, and keep one of the dealer's throw-in fenders just in case. Replace with another matching fender (4 total, or more) when you realize a need for more than 3, or stick with 3.

I prefer more space between my boat, so I went with 8". Some have the huge fenders that look like the old Hippety Hop's. I just wouldn't go smaller than 6", and I think you should go bigger, but you have a 19' and may want smaller
 
Wakeboard, wakesurf gear, tube, ropes, waterskis, fenders, dock lines, anchor, anchor rode, yeti soft cooler, fish finder, vhf, flares, life jackets, tools, trailer spare tire and mount, house battery, battery charger, need to burn another $4000?

Welcome to the insanity that is boating.
 
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LOL this guy - he doesn't even have any watersports yet... poor fella. Should we warn him or just watch it happen? ? ? ?
 
@malmana I see you are in Richmond, so I assume you will be visiting Lake Anna. I recommend getting a set of the sand spikes for when you hit up the sandbar. will keep your boat perfectly in place, wherever you park it.
 
If it were me, I would hold off on the boat to trailer launch system and the QR fender lock cleats until you've actually had a chance to use the boat and then decide if you really need them.

You're gonna wanna make sure you have plenty of dock lines and a tool kit onboard. @HangOutdoors, do you have the link to your post where you listed all the safety and maintenance items you've got on your boat...that was really helpful to me when I was buying new stuff for my boat.
 
all normal. mission sentry fenders are nice.
 
This has to be the worst case of "I spend too much money on my boat because of the forum" that I have every seen. :D
 
Sidarousmg said:
@malmana I see you are in Richmond, so I assume you will be visiting Lake Anna. I recommend getting a set of the sand spikes for when you hit up the sandbar. will keep your boat perfectly in place, wherever you park it.
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Yepper, will see you at Lake Anna. Thanks for the sand spike suggestion. I can now spend more money today. LOL
 
malmana said:
2021 195S Yacht Blue deposit 8/27 no eta. I'm not even sure if I will have a boat this spring yet here is my already purchased list:
New tow package installed on Lexus RX350, Fusion 6 channel Marine Amplifier, WetSounds Recon 6Pod Tower Speakers, Yamaha Buoy Key Chain (Blue of course),
Thrust Vector from JetPilot, Audew Epower-155 Jump Starter, Beach Towels – Large plush ones, Ordered Boat name decals, New toy must have a house: Just received blue prints for building 22x24 detached garage. Start construction next week, On list to purchase: Boat2Trailer launch system, Stainless Steel Quick release fender lock cleat, new battery relay system. Any suggestions to feed my insanity is welcome
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Haven't gone quite that crazy yet but probably still need therapy. Everything in my signature except the wakeboard has been purchased for the new boat. Also have 4 stock Wet Sounds speakers coming. Picked them up from @Yamahaul as he is going JL. We will be ready.
 
With all the time on the water, I'm sure installing a refrigerator would be a good idea. @Bruce has a nice post around here somewhere. Or you could go for @zipper 's portable self-cooling ice chest. Posts on here about that, too...

Also, trim tabs are very nice. I wish I had gotten those earlier...

Good luck and welcome to the poorhouse.
 
Nearly missed it: And a boater safety course if you have not had one. If you're advanced, lifeguard training.
 
Love the dual zone Dometic. Can use it as a refrigerator or one section as a freezer and the other as a frig.

Everybody needs trim tabs.
 
drewkaree said:
I got some of those for the wife, and all it got me is belted upside the head.
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You are doing it all wrong...you need to put them on the boat. Then take her for a ride. ;) She will not appreciate them as a bedroom toy. Sorry, bad @zipper.
 
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drewkaree said:
Fenders - get 3, at a minimum, and keep one of the dealer's throw-in fenders just in case. Replace with another matching fender (4 total, or more) when you realize a need for more than 3, or stick with 3.

I prefer more space between my boat, so I went with 8". Some have the huge fenders that look like the old Hippety Hop's. I just wouldn't go smaller than 6", and I think you should go bigger, but you have a 19' and may want smaller
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@drewkaree ......don't forget the plush fender covers to protect the hull! :cool:
 
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