Trailerable Boat Cover

I have a 2000 Sea Doo Challenger that came with a boat cover. I would like to know if I can pull it with the cover on.

Check the tag on the cover - it should tell you. If not, there should be a manufacturers name on the tag. Give them a call - they'll know for sure. If it's not trailerable, get one from West Marine or Boaters World. Good luck !! Pete

2006-06-25 06:28:30 by bgolf2000

The Lonely Island - I'm On A Boat

I'm thinking of buying a boat sometime in the future and other than going out on friends boats a few times I'm pretty much inexperienced in this area. I plan on taking it slow in both the buying and learning process of owning a boat. However I would like a few tips before I dive into boat searching.

It will be used in freshwater lakes, and there are a few lakes within close driving distance to me so it would need to be trailerable. It will be used mostly for cruising the lakes with family and friends (including small children). It will be used for intertubing and some skiing and wakeboarding. I'm thinking something that can seat at least 6-7 people be fast enough for skiiing and fun, but comfortable enough to anchor, swim, relax, and just hang out.

I'm new to all this so I'm not sure what types of motors, features, and brands are best. So far, I've looked at bowrider and runabout boats but I'm open to suggestion.

I think I like inboard motors because I don't like looking at the motor, but which is best for a beginning boater?

I want my boat to last. So, is it okay to leave it outside as long as it has a cover or does it make a huge difference to keep it in a garage? I'm thinking that I want a boat that would be too big to store in a garage. Are there any options that you can think of for this?

I definitely want to buy new and I'm hoping to spend somewhere around $25,000

Well, first off determine what you truely can afford if you buy new.

You need to figure in not only the financing cost, but insurance, yearly maintanence, storage slot if you don't have room at home, etc.

This can start to seriously add up alot if you're boat is not already paid for.

In my view, you need to look at a reaasonably late model used boat with reasonable to low hours for its age.

The most sought after boat tends to be 16 to 18 foot bowrider with 6 cylinder Mercrusier sterndrive I/O. Sea Ray, Four Winns, Glastron, Cobalt are par grade boats.

Avoid the Bayliner brand unless that is all you can afford. Quality control has gotten a little better since 2000, but they still tend to buy lower quality boat hull/interior equipment.

Regard buying advice, I recommend you get an experienced boater who you can trust to walk through the buying process.

Take this process slow, you do not want to rush or be "overeager" to find a quick boating solution. Research rigorously, get experienced boater feedback, and make a well informed decision.

2009-07-09 00:27:43 by michaeln_2006

Price: $149.99 $89.99

* Mesh Storage Bag * 5 Year Warranty
DuraShield Trailerable Boat Cover 20', 21', 22'
* 20'-22' V-Hull Runabouts, Fish/Ski, I/O * 100" Max Beam (width) * Not for Cabin/Console Boats