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Reduce yearly boating costs or go smaller


Good Morning All, I have a little dilemma on my hands. This was my 1st big boat (33' Mariner) and really my test year. I love the boat but not everybody in my family does. Also it was a little stressful when all 11 of us sleep on it, go figure. So it is not working out as great as I planned. I would keep the boat but at ~$4000 per year, I just can't justify it. So I am left with a decision to sell it and go back to my 24', sell it and buy a 26' boat with a trailer, trade the boat for a 26' with a trailer or find a way to reduce the costs. I actually like the idea of trading the boat for a 26'. What do you all think? You know of anybody that has a 26' for trade? Any idea on how to reduce the costs? My estimated yearly costs: $2000 for the marina slip (I can't exactly remember these cost but I know I'm close) $1000 for the winter storage $595 for the shrink wrap $400 for winterizing If I go with a 26', the costs are: $1000 for the marina slip (I think for the smaller slip with no cable) That's it because with a trailer I can set it in my driveway. I can also do the winterizing and cover it wi tarps. This is a great yearly cost. I love the marina. It has cameras, it has security, and I can leave all of my equipment and electronics on the boat. It is sooo nice to drive down, jump on the boat and go fishing. Any thoughts? I threw it on Craigslist to probe the market a little. I am not trying too hard to sell it right now, but would live a trade for maybe a Carver Santa Cruz or a Sea Ray Sundancer.

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