Boat questions

CyAg

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Rent the boat, almost often a better option!

Pool, go for it, just put one in last year (above ground, buried in ground with a 7' deepen end).

Several kids spent the afternoon in it today as it was up to 80!
 

ajk4st8

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It just seems like you can rent a REALLY nice pontoon a LOT of days to equal the price of paying for one.
 

DarkStar

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I usually boat on the Missouri. During the flood I called around for other options. Seem to remember Saylorville having an option they called valet service. They keep the boat on the trailer in covered storage. When you want it you call them and they put it on the lake for you. When you are done you call them and they will take it off the lake and back into storage. Lot cheaper then doing a slip.
 

BigBake

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Thinking about buying a boat but have some questions .

i don't currently have a vehicle that can pull a boat and don't know that I really want to buy a truck as a daily driver. Can you buy a slip at Saylorville and just leave it out there all year long? What would it cost? If you go this route could you also skip having a trailer to store?

Yes, I would call the marina or Brightwells and see what they would charge. I would just go ahead and get the trailer anyway. You'd regret not having it if you ever went to sell and it's a very low % of the overall purchase price.

The Saylorville marina does have a launch/retrieve service for a fee. No, you can't leave the boat in year round. You'll need to take it out in Fall for winterizing. They do offer storage options out there too (on land :) ). I'm sure you could leave the trailer parked in that spot during the summer too

Watch Craiglist for slip sales from individuals. You may also see a pontoon/slip combo deal of someone needing the $$$ quick.
 
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bringmagicback

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Rent the boat, almost often a better option!

Pool, go for it, just put one in last year (above ground, buried in ground with a 7' deepen end).

Several kids spent the afternoon in it today as it was up to 80!

You know why above ground pool commercials are only 45 seconds? Thats the longest ammount of time anyone could ever imagine having fun in an above ground pool. Burrying it fools nobody.
 

BigBake

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You know why above ground pool commercials are only 45 seconds? Thats the longest ammount of time anyone could ever imagine having fun in an above ground pool. Burrying it fools nobody.

Harley's, boats, pools, hot tubs. Each has their own list of downsides. For some of us each of them is a well needed and enjoyed waste of money. :)