Mike Carter
Jet Boat Addict
- Messages
- 16
- Reaction score
- 4
- Points
- 87
- Location
- SO. CAL
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2007
- Boat Model
- AR
- Boat Length
- 23
Hey Everyone… So, I’m in a tough dilemma. Wondering what direction to go.
We currently have a 2007 AR230. It has been a great, solid, reliable boat for the entire family. As now our boat is almost 13 y/o, it is starting to face some pretty costly repairs. I am facing a total re-upholstery job at $3K - $4K, Need a new Bimini. All the plastic on old Bimini is starting to deteriorate from the sun. And last but not least, it has been 13 years. I have not had a major maintenance problem yet. What are going to be my future repairs? What are the thigs that will most likely go out on me from normal use, wear & tear ?
We do want to buy a newer boat, but really want to wait two years.
So, I’m arguing with myself… Sell boat and use the money I have to repair old boat as a down payment? Or continue having NO BOAT PAYMENT for a couple more years and stick the $5K in the old boat ?
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We currently have a 2007 AR230. It has been a great, solid, reliable boat for the entire family. As now our boat is almost 13 y/o, it is starting to face some pretty costly repairs. I am facing a total re-upholstery job at $3K - $4K, Need a new Bimini. All the plastic on old Bimini is starting to deteriorate from the sun. And last but not least, it has been 13 years. I have not had a major maintenance problem yet. What are going to be my future repairs? What are the thigs that will most likely go out on me from normal use, wear & tear ?
We do want to buy a newer boat, but really want to wait two years.
So, I’m arguing with myself… Sell boat and use the money I have to repair old boat as a down payment? Or continue having NO BOAT PAYMENT for a couple more years and stick the $5K in the old boat ?
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