It really doesn't matter what your politics are. Anyone is aware of what's happening in the world right now. And yes, I mean changed. We have gone from living a relatively comfortable lifestyle complete with boating and fishing to a financial wasteland. I just a short period of time. We now live in a country where unnecessary expenditures (aka hobbies) just might well be a thing of the past, as eating regularly moves up the priority list.
So, how do you survive it if you are a boater/fisherman who wants to continue without completely going under ? This article will scrutinize the question ad provide some answers.
I have an in-the-water boat and I can no longer afford gas and dockage . What will I do? null First is the obvious your usage will be cut down and your gas buying reduced. null move to a cheaper dock, or pull the boat out and store it on land. null If you have a boat ramp nearby there are boat movers that have in-the-water trailers that can actually back down the ramp and load your big boat just as if it was a small trailerable one. Yep, we are talking about semi-trailers that are submersible. When the boat is loaded, you can then store it on a cheaper land storage location. It's just temporary but at least helpful until the next election.
I have to sell .. I cannot afford to keep my boat any longer. This is a bit tougher, but there are answers. There are always people available that will "steal" your boat for a price that might be quick but painful to swallow. And there is still some success out there for the heavily advertised boat being offered for sale. You can always donate your boat as a tax deduction to some worthwhile charity, or simply give it to a friend. The alternatives are not really favorable but the more popular the brand name and the better condition it is in will be better in selling it.
What would be the future of boaters/fishermen? It is simply obvious. The 2012 election will probably have a great deal of impact on all areas of our e economy and boating/fishing will be in the mix. If boating is just a hobby for you, then it will not be real good in the future. It would be tough for those who earns their living from boats and fishing. For the rest of us.. down-sizing . Infrequent use . a change in hobbies . null We will continue to monitor and report on this situation as time passes and we will all hope for the return of "a better boating day".
null Vendors with products and services that have something to do with this subject may email for inclusion in our blog. As a lifetime boater, a Licensed Coast Guard Captain-100 ton Master, and the owner of several boats myself, I welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions.
Thanks for your time and attention,
Capn Bill
So, how do you survive it if you are a boater/fisherman who wants to continue without completely going under ? This article will scrutinize the question ad provide some answers.
I have an in-the-water boat and I can no longer afford gas and dockage . What will I do? null First is the obvious your usage will be cut down and your gas buying reduced. null move to a cheaper dock, or pull the boat out and store it on land. null If you have a boat ramp nearby there are boat movers that have in-the-water trailers that can actually back down the ramp and load your big boat just as if it was a small trailerable one. Yep, we are talking about semi-trailers that are submersible. When the boat is loaded, you can then store it on a cheaper land storage location. It's just temporary but at least helpful until the next election.
I have to sell .. I cannot afford to keep my boat any longer. This is a bit tougher, but there are answers. There are always people available that will "steal" your boat for a price that might be quick but painful to swallow. And there is still some success out there for the heavily advertised boat being offered for sale. You can always donate your boat as a tax deduction to some worthwhile charity, or simply give it to a friend. The alternatives are not really favorable but the more popular the brand name and the better condition it is in will be better in selling it.
What would be the future of boaters/fishermen? It is simply obvious. The 2012 election will probably have a great deal of impact on all areas of our e economy and boating/fishing will be in the mix. If boating is just a hobby for you, then it will not be real good in the future. It would be tough for those who earns their living from boats and fishing. For the rest of us.. down-sizing . Infrequent use . a change in hobbies . null We will continue to monitor and report on this situation as time passes and we will all hope for the return of "a better boating day".
null Vendors with products and services that have something to do with this subject may email for inclusion in our blog. As a lifetime boater, a Licensed Coast Guard Captain-100 ton Master, and the owner of several boats myself, I welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions.
Thanks for your time and attention,
Capn Bill
About the Author:
Capn Bill is a Licensed Coast Guard Captain-100 ton Master and a lifetime boater. You can read more of Capn Bill's articles at Deep Water Bill.
