is owning your own boat make diving cheaper?
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It is never cheaper to own your own boat... not always as convenient either.
Diving actually is cheaper when you are taking your own boat out, you also have the ability to get to sites that are not of commercial interest. Really far out or even really shallow dives were you could stay down to long for a charter company...
The boat on the other hand does involve some time, work, and expense but that is really part of the joy of having one...
If you think you are going to enjoy the boat regardless than it is one more excuse to get a boat, but it is most certainly not cheaper than taking someone elses out...
Jeff Lane
The boat on the other hand does involve some time, work, and expense but that is really part of the joy of having one...
If you think you are going to enjoy the boat regardless than it is one more excuse to get a boat, but it is most certainly not cheaper than taking someone elses out...
Jeff Lane
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Much cheaper for me to own the boat.I came up with a cost of $60 per day after all costs and defrayment by buddies.My wife dives about 40-50 days a year which only adds $10 in air cost but loses me defrayment costs.For the average diver it is somewhat the opposite.The price comes with the ability to dictate schedule and location.Try some simple math 1st to see if it's desirable.Days average diving per year x charter costs and travel costs,rentals etc.Compare to boat payments-expected equity at end of loan term,air costs ,rentals if needed ,Insurances(boat,tow vehicle extra coverage)storage costs or dockage,consumables(gas ,oil,cleaners,tires,ropes,etc.)repairs costs and any expected defrayment by buddies(be realistic)divide by the # times you really plan on diving.Good luck.....
A boat is a hole where you throw all your money. Besides a dive buddy you will also have to find a "volenteer" to stay on the surface while you go down. This is VERY important. This person needs to know how to operate the boat as well as the marine radio and other electronics.
A boat can open up new possibilities. It you are willing to invest your time and money go for it. A charter really isn't that bad unless you dive alot. Remember once your gear is rinsed and hung to dry and your enjoying a cold one, the boat owner is still dealing with maintance issues and other things.
Do your homework and find someone who owns a boat in your area. Pick his brain. Help him work on his boat. Thats the best way to go about it.
A boat can open up new possibilities. It you are willing to invest your time and money go for it. A charter really isn't that bad unless you dive alot. Remember once your gear is rinsed and hung to dry and your enjoying a cold one, the boat owner is still dealing with maintance issues and other things.
Do your homework and find someone who owns a boat in your area. Pick his brain. Help him work on his boat. Thats the best way to go about it.
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Not even CLOSE to cheaper.
SSIdiver02
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For general diving...no. But if you are a wreck diver like me....absolutely! Why pay those outrageous charter boat fees?:blahblah:
People who dont dive, dont know what it feels like to dive. To explore a territory that we physically should not be able to explore.
People who dont dive, dont know what it feels like to dive. To explore a territory that we physically should not be able to explore.
caymaniac
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No its not cheaper, just more conveniet. Since I'm not independently wealthy, I own a 20ft. 1976 I/O and it has served me well for many dives - at my own conenience. It still needs repairs every so often, and if the part needed says "marine" on it you can bet it'll be expensive, those lower units will suck your billfold dry ;-0 . But, when its calm on Lake Mich. and you've got the time, it's the best thing to have where we live, besides, there arent any charter dive boats where we live.
Dive Safe,
Caymaniac
Dive Safe,
Caymaniac
I take it the question was tongue-in-cheek....
Finesse
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"A boat is a hole in the water ....which one pours MONEY!!!!!!"
In the northeast...at least.... just to store the the boat on land during the winter then to slip/moor the boat in the summer your looking at 3 grand....and thats only for a 23 foot boat!!! (and we are not even talking about routine maintenance, Insurance, fuel cost
registration, and the constant upkeep to make sure she's running top notch.....not good to break down offshore!!!)
Oops almost forgot the initial outlay of cash!!!!
And once you start worrying more about the cost of the boat than enjoying it ......its time to get rid of it.......
that being said I couldnt imagine a day without our boat!!!!!
Talk about a bad habit!!!!!
"A boat is a hole in the water ....which one pours MONEY!!!!!!"
In the northeast...at least.... just to store the the boat on land during the winter then to slip/moor the boat in the summer your looking at 3 grand....and thats only for a 23 foot boat!!! (and we are not even talking about routine maintenance, Insurance, fuel cost
registration, and the constant upkeep to make sure she's running top notch.....not good to break down offshore!!!)Oops almost forgot the initial outlay of cash!!!!
And once you start worrying more about the cost of the boat than enjoying it ......its time to get rid of it.......
that being said I couldnt imagine a day without our boat!!!!!
Talk about a bad habit!!!!!
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