Enjoying Your Time Away From Work

When To Bail On Your Boat

4 May 2016

Konsta Laitinen

The time has come to put your boat out on the lake or river. You and your family are probably beyond excited to get back out on the water, right until you take it out for the first time and encounter a string of difficulties and needed repairs. If you are regularly experiencing certain issues, you need to invest in a new boat.

Leaks

Most boats will develop a small leak now and then. In those instances, you just locate the leak and fix it. If you are facing inches of water every time you climb in your vessel, you should probably consider investing in a new model. Of course, you can seek help from a qualified repair person, but if they cannot cure the problem, stop bailing and start shopping.

Water Time

If you bought a boat to enjoy during your free time, that free time shouldn't be reduced by trips to the repair shop. In many areas, the boating season only lasts a few months. If you are continually staying at home on the weekends because the boat is in the shop, you should visit  a boat dealership and upgrade. Even if you have fond memories of your current boat, you may need to retire it. A boat that causes you much aggravation defeats the purpose of having one.

Rejection

This last sign may be a sensitive one. You need to look around and compare the number of people on other people's boats and the number on yours. If you can no longer get your friends and relatives to agree to a boat trip, your current boat needs to go. Almost everyone loves an invitation to go boating. When you first purchased your boat, you probably had people lined up to go out on the water with you. If you now have to bribe your ten-year-old with cash to come with you, it's a very clear sign that something is wrong. Either you are a terrible boater, or you desperately need a new boat.

Getting a new boat, or at least one that is new to you, can be a difficult decision. You may not want to invest the money, or you may have sentimental ties to your current vessel. If you pay attention, you will recognize the signs that you need a new boat. Basically, if your boating enjoyment has been greatly reduced due to a number of repair problems, you need to surrender and treat yourself to a water-ready upgrade. Contact a business, such as Boater's Landing, for more information on boating.   

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