So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

[colbyt]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

Sometime shortly after I get the darned thing in the water I will add up the stack of receipts.

 

[emilsr]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

I'll buy you 2 more tubes and a 6 pack of your choice to finish mine. LOL

Thanks, but no thanks.

You'd think after 30+ years of owning boats I'd be smart enough to pay someone to do this. :facepalm:

 

[h2odick]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

~$1200 OEM Manifolds & Risers
~$50 Airhead 12v High Pressure Pump (Somebody stole this out of my boat while it was in outdoor storage for a very short time. (We were moving.))
~$250 4x Rockford Fosgate 6.5" Speakers (Also to replace the 4x brand new alpine speakers I had installed only a few months earlier, stolen at the same time.)
~$700 Since I was replacing speakers, I also replaced the old CD stereo, and upgraded the amp, oh, and installed a new subwoofer while I was at it.

$$$ Fuel!

 

[Campylobacter]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

$250.00 for a couple new tires. It was not an expected expense.

 

[rallyart]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

I might change the impeller but I already have that. I might even put on a coat of wax, but I have that too.

 

[spoilsofwar]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

$0 this year. She's still in the garage...

Although, I have spent ~$1500 on the new stereo components, which are sitting in boxes in the basement awaiting install until I get out of this dang country. That is between you and me though, dont tell the wife

 

[dingbat]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

$225 - Replaced all 4 leaf springs and every last u-bolt, nut and washer the trailer. Saltwater......

 

[pikefisherman]

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New Minn-Kota I-Pilot but sold some stuff to off set the cost, on going. Bought some new fishing tackle and new poll, also on going, and a bearing buddy that I lost last year pulling threw a Sonic.

 

[acarter92]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

Pulled the old boat out in March and decided it was time for a newer one.... so getting out of storage cost me about $10,000....

Austin

 

[gtochris]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

Is it bad that I recall I spent "alot" but I really dont remember on what? My Thermostat housing was leaking from somewhere... I ordered a new one but was on backorder so I just patched the old with JB weld and it seems to be working!

Thus far:
$50+ on gas,
$800 on a slip
$200 on insurance
$14,000 on an updated tow vehicle

Going on an extended boating trip in Lake George next month so I have PLENTY of gear to buy before!

 

[axisg]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

Thanks, but no thanks.

You'd think after 30+ years of owning boats I'd be smart enough to pay someone to do this. :facepalm:

Just a suggestion that was passed on to me many years ago by a friend who detailed cars for a living. On his advice I bought a 6" random orbital polisher from Harbour Freight for $25 ( looks like a small grinder ) and spent another $20.00 in 3 foam pads ( these last me 2 years or so ). I have them marked compound, swirl remover, and wax ( this way they only get used for that purpose and you dont end up scratching up your finish with compound when you are supposed to be waxing ). Once the vehicle is washed I use the smaller polisher to apply the compound. I also have a cheapie 10" round oribital polisher with a dozen or so slip on terrycloth towels which remove the compounds ( I have another $50-$60 invested in this ).
This is how he details 99% of his cars and I have been doing this for years on all 3 cars in the driveway. It turns what used to be an all day back breaking job of wax-on / wax-off job into less than 2 hours without the shoulder or arm pains.

 

[axisg]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

New to boating this year... thank goodness I do all my own maintenence
$ 3300.00 for the boat and trailer
$ 125.00 to replace 2 dry rotted tires
$ 0.00 replace the AM FM Cassette with a CD Player I had in my toolbox
$ 30.00 to replace 2 of the dryrotted speakers with marine units
$ 90.00 to replace the impeller & thermostat
$ 240.00 to find and replace the missing heat exchanger
$ 140.00 misc ( fire extinguisher, flares,ect... )

$3925.00 so far. Kids want an innertube / kneeboard and I am looking at replacing the dinged up prop LOL

 

[emilsr]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

Just a suggestion that was passed on to me many years ago by a friend who detailed cars for a living. On his advice I bought a 6" random orbital polisher from Harbour Freight for $25 ( looks like a small grinder ) and spent another $20.00 in 3 foam pads ( these last me 2 years or so ). I have them marked compound, swirl remover, and wax ( this way they only get used for that purpose and you dont end up scratching up your finish with compound when you are supposed to be waxing ). Once the vehicle is washed I use the smaller polisher to apply the compound. I also have a cheapie 10" round oribital polisher with a dozen or so slip on terrycloth towels which remove the compounds ( I have another $50-$60 invested in this ).
This is how he details 99% of his cars and I have been doing this for years on all 3 cars in the driveway. It turns what used to be an all day back breaking job of wax-on / wax-off job into less than 2 hours without the shoulder or arm pains.

I've got all that stuff and it still gives me pain. Lots of pain.

The buffer I bought from Harbor Freight is evil. When you first pick it up it weighs about 5 lbs, but after an hour using it it weighs roughly 900 lbs. How is that even possible?????

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

I've got all that stuff and it still gives me pain. Lots of pain.

The buffer I bought from Harbor Freight is evil. When you first pick it up it weighs about 5 lbs, but after an hour using it it weighs roughly 900 lbs. How is that even possible?????

Agreed, I got the HF polisher last year and that thing makes the job faster, but it still weighs a ton by the time you are finished. I also do most of the work on a creeper or a rolling stool.

 

[Bayou Dave]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

$4383.11. That includes buying the boat and trailer last December. Aplha One gone through and all new parts except u-joints. Repair of partial rotten stringer and 24" x 8' of new decking. Tune up, oil change, anchor and line, dock line and misc this and that.

 

[SDSeville]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

$100 for impeller kit, seals, and gear lube.

 

[tpenfield]

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$400 gasoline
$150 oil and filters
$200 trim pump
$300 launching
$600 bottom paint
$100 misc fix-its
$200 outdrive paint & anti fouling

 

[pullin]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

New bearings and seals for trailer (go ahead and laugh, but I do it every year). $60
New bunks/carpet $45
Outdrive lube $45
Oil and filter $60
Used tube for kids $65

Total $275 (best I can remember)

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: So what is everyone's $ damage for getting the boat out of storage this year?

New bearings and seals for trailer (go ahead and laugh, but I do it every year). $60
New bunks/carpet $45
Outdrive lube $45
Oil and filter $60
Used tube for kids $65

Total $275 (best I can remember)

I can't imagine why you think it needs new bearings every year, but whatever. I'm on 20-year old bearings on our trailer and they run just fine. Keep 'em greased and you won't likely have an issue.