dammit
11-04-2010, 03:43 PM
I know this will probably start a big debate, but what do you all think is better?
Boat or PWC.
Basically I am contemplating between getting say a 15-16 ft half cabin boat, or a PWC.
PWC pro's I can see:
Lower tow weight/easier to tow on holidays, etc.
Less bulky so storage at home easier
Faster water speed so you can get to destination quicker
Again because faster you get adrenaline rush on the water
PWC con's
Guzzle fuel
servicing costs?
Bad reputation due to maniacs
Greater depreciation?
Boat pro's
Much more versatility - fishing, boating, picnics on board, sleeping on board
More stable/can go in rougher areas
Cheaper on fuel (I guess?)
Cheaper on servicing (again I guess?)
Lower insurance/running costs/depreciation
Can take more people on board
Boat con's
Possible need to upgrade vehicle if towing limit low
harder to take long distances due to increase car fuel used and journey length/effort
For the same price as a 2nd hand jetski, a boat will be much older (say 20 yrs old instead of 10).
This is all I have got so far. some of my observations could be completely wrong.
Basically I would like something that I can tow up to Hervey Bay and go see the humpback whales in - I don't know how one would go doing this in a jet ski - possibility of getting knocked off/or if the fuel capacity/range would even get you close to the whales. The only other main thing I want to do on the water is picnics, say taking food over to south straddie or wave break and the like and sitting having a picnic/arvo in the water. and maybe a bit of towing tube/etc.
Ive been keeping a good eye on ebay and noticed this PWC which looked relatively good condition, everything working and only 4k. I didn't end up bidding but wondered what the costs associated with this would be (servicing/intervals and repairs etc): http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320514187413
How long do jetski's usually last before needing major work? It has 210 hours on it. If this guy bought it for 8k with 190 hrs on it then sold for 4k with 210hrs that means it's cost $4000 for 20 hours of jetskiing? thats $200 an hour just in depreciation ! surely not?!
I know a lot of people prob don't like jetskis here, I see them on the broadwater and their behaviour shocks me (not every one but a few maniacs out there). but I wonder if I got home from work at 5pm if I'd ever get the ski out for an hour before daylight ends, it would be much more convenient/easy going for a quick 'mid-week' ski than it would be getting a big boat in/out of the water ??
Boat or PWC.
Basically I am contemplating between getting say a 15-16 ft half cabin boat, or a PWC.
PWC pro's I can see:
Lower tow weight/easier to tow on holidays, etc.
Less bulky so storage at home easier
Faster water speed so you can get to destination quicker
Again because faster you get adrenaline rush on the water
PWC con's
Guzzle fuel
servicing costs?
Bad reputation due to maniacs
Greater depreciation?
Boat pro's
Much more versatility - fishing, boating, picnics on board, sleeping on board
More stable/can go in rougher areas
Cheaper on fuel (I guess?)
Cheaper on servicing (again I guess?)
Lower insurance/running costs/depreciation
Can take more people on board
Boat con's
Possible need to upgrade vehicle if towing limit low
harder to take long distances due to increase car fuel used and journey length/effort
For the same price as a 2nd hand jetski, a boat will be much older (say 20 yrs old instead of 10).
This is all I have got so far. some of my observations could be completely wrong.
Basically I would like something that I can tow up to Hervey Bay and go see the humpback whales in - I don't know how one would go doing this in a jet ski - possibility of getting knocked off/or if the fuel capacity/range would even get you close to the whales. The only other main thing I want to do on the water is picnics, say taking food over to south straddie or wave break and the like and sitting having a picnic/arvo in the water. and maybe a bit of towing tube/etc.
Ive been keeping a good eye on ebay and noticed this PWC which looked relatively good condition, everything working and only 4k. I didn't end up bidding but wondered what the costs associated with this would be (servicing/intervals and repairs etc): http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320514187413
How long do jetski's usually last before needing major work? It has 210 hours on it. If this guy bought it for 8k with 190 hrs on it then sold for 4k with 210hrs that means it's cost $4000 for 20 hours of jetskiing? thats $200 an hour just in depreciation ! surely not?!
I know a lot of people prob don't like jetskis here, I see them on the broadwater and their behaviour shocks me (not every one but a few maniacs out there). but I wonder if I got home from work at 5pm if I'd ever get the ski out for an hour before daylight ends, it would be much more convenient/easy going for a quick 'mid-week' ski than it would be getting a big boat in/out of the water ??