Why Why Why?

[BatDaddy1887]

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WOMEN! That's why! Well, to be fair, some women really do like to boat, but many do not and try to tear us from our beloved hobby.....this may be a good reason perfectly good boats fall into neglect and disrepair. It is sad really, but, one man's loss is another man's gain.....kudos for having something like CL!

 

[haulnazz15]

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I would propose that the reason so many newer boats (and boats in general) fall into disrepair or lack the proper attention for an asset of such value is that many don't understand the care and maintenance involved with a boat (or any other consumable product).

I'll give you an example on the extreme end: I was using a $30 hand-pump sprayer to kill some weeds that had sprouted up yesterday, after I finished (and had exhausted the supply of Round-Up, lol) I proceeded to flush the sprayer/tip/container with fresh water to remove any of the product from clogging up the internals. I doubt that 90% of people clean out their sprayers after they finish, they just throw them back in the shed. When it plugs up, they go buy a new one because what's another $30?

I take care of my house, my truck/car, my boat/jet ski, even my lawnmower with the same amount of due attention. Sure, I don't go out and wax the hood of the riding lawn mower, but I make sure it's reasonably clean and well-maintained after each use. Same with a boat. Most people don't due anything other than fuel and oil changes to a boat. It gets ridden hard and put to bed wet (pardon the pun). When it starts to look worn and ragged, or gives them problems, they sell it off. Most people don't want to put in the effort anymore, or don't feel that sense of pride over a keeping their assets in top condition.

 

[Mike Zee]

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I would propose that the reason so many newer boats (and boats in general) fall into disrepair or lack the proper attention for an asset of such value is that many don't understand the care and maintenance involved with a boat (or any other consumable product).

I'll give you an example on the extreme end: I was using a $30 hand-pump sprayer to kill some weeds that had sprouted up yesterday, after I finished (and had exhausted the supply of Round-Up, lol) I proceeded to flush the sprayer/tip/container with fresh water to remove any of the product from clogging up the internals. I doubt that 90% of people clean out their sprayers after they finish, they just throw them back in the shed. When it plugs up, they go buy a new one because what's another $30?

I take care of my house, my truck/car, my boat/jet ski, even my lawnmower with the same amount of due attention. Sure, I don't go out and wax the hood of the riding lawn mower, but I make sure it's reasonably clean and well-maintained after each use. Same with a boat. Most people don't due anything other than fuel and oil changes to a boat. It gets ridden hard and put to bed wet (pardon the pun). When it starts to look worn and ragged, or gives them problems, they sell it off. Most people don't want to put in the effort anymore, or don't feel that sense of pride over a keeping their assets in top condition.

I am glad there are people out there that do that. Has put me in a couple of boats I wouldn't have been able to afford otherwise. There was a time in my life I had more elbow grease than cash. Now I have less of both....

 

[jkust]

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I would propose that the reason so many newer boats (and boats in general) fall into disrepair or lack the proper attention for an asset of such value is that many don't understand the care and maintenance involved with a boat (or any other consumable product).

I'll give you an example on the extreme end: I was using a $30 hand-pump sprayer to kill some weeds that had sprouted up yesterday, after I finished (and had exhausted the supply of Round-Up, lol) I proceeded to flush the sprayer/tip/container with fresh water to remove any of the product from clogging up the internals. I doubt that 90% of people clean out their sprayers after they finish, they just throw them back in the shed. When it plugs up, they go buy a new one because what's another $30?

I take care of my house, my truck/car, my boat/jet ski, even my lawnmower with the same amount of due attention. Sure, I don't go out and wax the hood of the riding lawn mower, but I make sure it's reasonably clean and well-maintained after each use. Same with a boat. Most people don't due anything other than fuel and oil changes to a boat. It gets ridden hard and put to bed wet (pardon the pun). When it starts to look worn and ragged, or gives them problems, they sell it off. Most people don't want to put in the effort anymore, or don't feel that sense of pride over a keeping their assets in top condition.

I think your rational is a big reason why people who should be much better off wealth-wise, aren't. I wouldn't dream of putting my sprayer away without rinsing it then filling with water, pumping it and running that water through the sprayer.
Sounds stupid and trite but I take good care of everything I own.

 

[25thmustang]

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I let my stuff go to trash and replace it when I simply can't duct tape it together anymore...




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[jkust]

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I let my stuff go to trash and replace it when I simply can't duct tape it together anymore...




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Well your boats are ancient and still on the water so you must be putting the duct tape on correctly.

 

[25thmustang]

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I buy new bilge pumps every year!