Selling Our Boat - What's Next? Anchor Girl Slip And Fall!

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After 26 years of boating and always moving up, we have decided to sell Boogaboo to take a break from cruising for awhile to do some traveling. We will be getting a smaller boat, but not until next year - a cuddy cabin style boat to do local day trips with. And yes, I'll still be sharing boating videos, as well take you along on the new adventures as we do a bit of local travel, visiting the spots we never had a chance to over the past years.
If you are interested in the listing for the boat, please follow the following link. If the listing is not available, that means the boat has already sold. And PLEASE, any questions on the boat should ONLY go through the listing site, as I will not respond to 'selling' queries here on RU-vid. www.autotrader...
We purchased our lovely Sea Ray 370 Sundancer Sight Unseen! To see our entire journey, please check out my 'Buying A Boat - The Good, Bad & Ugly' playlist here: • Buying A Boat - Sea Ra...
Filmed August, 2024.
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Boat Specs;
- Model: 1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer
- Length (bow to transom): 37-6", LOA (with factory swim platform): 40'-1"
- Beam: 12'-7"
- Dry Weight: 17,000 lbs
- Fully Loaded Weight: Boat + Fuel (1,664) + Water (580) + Gear (1,250 +/-) = 20,500 LBS
- Fuel Capacity: 275 U.S. gallons, 1,040 litres
- Draft: 32”
- Dead Rise: 20 degrees
- Engines: 2 x 7.4 litre Mercruiser Bluewater, Multi-Port fuel injection, gasoline, raw water cooled, rated at 310 HP
- Transmissions: 2 x Borg Warner Velvet Drives, in Vee-Drive configuration
- Generator: Westerbeke 7.2 Kw BCGTC @ 60 Hz, gasoline powered & carburated, 3,600 RPM continuous engine speed
- 18,000 (total) BTU (12 + 6), reverse cycle heating/air conditioning
- Shore Power: 2 x 30 Amp, 120 V connections
- Freshwater Holding Tank: Single 70 U.S. Gallon tank
- Waste (black-water) Holding Tank: Single 40 U.S. Gallon
Video/Photo Equipment Used (Updated list, 2024);
- DJI Pocket 2; amzn.to/4aTN6vO
- GoPro Hero 7 Black; amzn.to/4b9VG9k
- GoPro suction cup mount; amzn.to/49Zo8cW
- DJI Mavic Mini 3 for Aerial Drone Shots; amzn.to/4b9DoF6
- Mavic Mini Carrying Case; amzn.to/49WDTkQ
- Google Pixel 6 Pro + iPhone 12 for still photos + supplemental video
- Editing done with Vegas Movie Studio 11
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Happy Boating :-)

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@Hydronicbeats Месяц назад

Wow, so many comments agreeing boating is getting boring. For me, boating takes so much stress off me from work! I love working on my boat. I love where I go with my boat. For me, its worth every cent I spend on my boat because it gives me something to look forward to on the weekend. Sorry you lost your mojo but you will find it again!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I've been right there for many years. Couldn't wait to get to the boat on Friday, looked for projects to do and planned all year for our summer getaways. Nowadays, although I still love the boat, the spark has dimmed and ready for new adventures. That said, I'm actually planning on stuff I'm gonna have to do on the next Boogaboo, but no rush. Hope you stick around to see where we land next.

@Future_memory Месяц назад

I see RV adventures with Boogaboo II 😎

@TheRetiredBoater Месяц назад

I admire Anchor Girl's toughness, and you for close to 1,000 amazing boating videos, like, OMG!! You're the reason I bought a Sea Ray 340 Sundancer three years ago and why I can maintain most of it myself... I'm still at the stage where I'm enjoying it and I keep re-watching your videos many times over, especially during winter, lol. Your channel is bigger than boating: it's an evolutionary and feel-good environment with your unique perspective... my favourite on RU-vid and I'm looking forward to any video you decide to post, including about your next boat. Change is refreshing. I just ordered 2 Boogaboo T-shirts! Can't wait to receive them and wear them on the boat, then I've got to try a Corona soon :))

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks again, Frank! I look forward to seeing your new videos as well and hope that you're capturing lots of content to share for the off season. I'm thinking that I might pick up a few good Dad Jokes I could use in the future 😜 Keep up the good work - and keep loving that lovely Sea Ray of yours!!

@winstonalan5731 Месяц назад

The good thing is you both realize that a change is what you want, and you are following your hearts. Many people miss out on that part, and end up continuing to do something they no longer truly desire to be doing - for any number of reasons. Good for both of you.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks. But don't be surprised if you see one more mini cruise from us on this beautiful vessel. I still got full tanks of gas to burn through 😉

@jimdaniel8605 Месяц назад

Wife and I bought a 1996 Cruisers Yachts 3580 flybridge in 2017, never boated before, found your channel and all the helpful maintenance tips and made a good time with our boat for about 5 years but then reached that point where it was too much stress and the new adventures had worn off and she was sitting in the marina waiting for the next hurricane to hit NC. Sold her in 2022 and bought a 20' bow rider and love boating now on a different "basic" level. Trailer in trailer out of the water when we please. Every part of the boating journey has its reason so we look back and have great experiences and memories but the next chapter was much smaller. Fuel tank is much smaller also! Thanks for helping us along the way!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Great! And there's a lot more to come, so hope you'll stick around to see what we get up to next 😀

@scottzorno8414 Месяц назад

We enjoyed the versatility of our 26 ft Bayliner Cierra. It slept 2 comfortably and was trailerable with our 3/4T gas pickup. We hit Lake Erie, the Ohio river and Cumberland river. Then several lakes in Colorado. Great fun being able to trailer, and yet sleep on the boat. Best wishes on your new endeavor.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Very nice!

@markburley4901 Месяц назад

Wow. I didn’t think you guys would ever get to the point we were at 4 years ago! We were beholden to our 370 just like you. But once we made the decision it was liberating. Besides the obvious removal of expenses, we wanted to do other things in the summer. We sold in March 2020 and I remember you saying you couldn’t believe we were selling our beautiful 370! I totally get it. Travel plans were delayed for obvious stupid reasons, but we finally did our Oregon Coast tour for 2 weeks last year. I wish you great luck in finding your smaller toy and look forward to following the journey! Great decision in my opinion and explained very well.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I appreciate your insights on something like this, as your perspective appears to be in line with where we are right now. An emotional decision, but as you say, liberating! It seems that almost every day we come up with new potential travel destinations to spend a few weekends - or longer. This just feels right for us and we are really looking forward to getting back to a smaller 'pocket cruiser' to enjoy time with. And of course, it's gotta be wake shot worthy as well 😁

@markburley4901 Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo always love me a good wake shot! Enjoy the inevitable planning and searching. We certainly are enjoying life. Only have the occasional pull to get another boat. I’ll tell ya about my big fall onboard one day…

@gilrheaume6283 Месяц назад

I had to watch the video again and you guys made it feel like we were in your living room on a Sunday afternoon at home and not on the boat. I heard the sound of Anchor Girl falling down and it was quite loud and your family blaming you for Anchor Girl's eye was quite funny. When the video was on, my attention was in the upper right corner watching you guys, love you. Gil

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I still can't get over all the views and comments this video has received!

@jasonrolston1316 Месяц назад

I down sized 2 years ago love being able to trailer my 26 regal around to new waters made boating fun again

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Nice!

@singinginthesunshine857 19 дней назад

We are selling ours too which sits at the marina too many months of the year and I am seriously looking for the 26 regal window express....easy to trailer and very comfortable cuddy!

@rstevens3221 Месяц назад

My boat neighbors on Lake Texoma go out almost every weekend which motivates me, we all hangout together on the lake. I drive 2 hrs to my boat and it doesn't bother me. I enjoy staying on my boat and getting up early to enjoy my coffee and sunrise. I hope you take a break and still keep boating, always enjoys your videos.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks!

@YvonAudet-GroupeBerlys Месяц назад

Thanks for all your great advice and wish you the best for your next adventures to come! Enjoy!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@dennismiller4451 Месяц назад

it is a tough decison to make.. we stopped a few years ago after 16 years on the water but it was time.......enjoy the next journey!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Remember, we're NOT totally getting out of boating. Just making some changes. We'll be back on the water again next year - only different 😀

@davidrockefeller2007 Месяц назад

I thought about getting a boat in retirement and said to my wife, if we did this for like 5 years I think that would be more than enough. There are many places in the world I would like to see and I feel like if I had a boat I would need to be fully committed to that. Follow your passions and take it as far as you can take it, until you can take it no farther and then move on to whatever is the most exciting thing is. Just don’t have any insistence on where that new passion takes you.

@warlordop713 Месяц назад

@@davidrockefeller2007 You don’t have to be fully committed 😂. Trust me a boat can take a year at the slip just sitting there.

@user-ph8sh9kt9v Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogabooI see a 280 Sundancer in your future. 2005 generation. Just hope it has enough head room for ya. I've been wrong before though. Looking forward to y'all's future.

@airman6822 Месяц назад

It's interesting because I think you touched on why we have been hesitant to move to a larger boat. We have a 220 Sundeck and been wanting to go bigger but it is the commitment that has held us back. We are pretty busy doing this and that and we feel if we had a bigger boat, that might take away from other things. You can't do it all. Completely understand.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Can't do it all. Agreed.

@jetlag4754 Месяц назад

First of all, I am glad that Anchor Girl was not seriously injured when she fell. I totally understand downsizing as I went from a Silverton 41 Convertible down to my Sea Ray 340. I realized I should have kept my Silverton 34 and not moved up like I did. I am sad to see you stop boating for now but you have to do what is right for you two. Best of luck in your new adventures.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks. Yes, she's fully healed up and back to stable footing. As for our plans, we'll be back in to it next year - hopefully having the next boat find us during the off season. Lots more adventures to come, both on and off the water 😁

@DougMacniven Месяц назад

One of the huge barriers to boating for most people is cost. If you move to a smaller boat, you could perform a great service by showing people how to boat/cruise while spending much less than bigger boats cost. What's needed, what's not, how to cook, shower, use the bathroom facilities, and so on. Just a thought. Cheers

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

That was actually one of my thoughts as well. Hope you'll keep an eye out to see what happens down the road.

@rickhoniss7153 Месяц назад

Good for you both! I totally understand the time commitment with a boat (especially with the short boating season). Best wishes for your travels going forward.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks Rick!! Good to hear from you - and don't go too far away. The boating videos will continue and with any luck, I'll be forcing myself into new How I Did It project videos on the next boat. You know I just can't leave well enough alone, even on a smaller vessel 🤓

@JG-wr1sl Месяц назад

I can completely relate to the feeling of being beholden to the boat during the summer months. We've had a few conversations about selling it, but then we get a stretch of beautiful summer days and we get out on the boat, do some day trips and a couple overnights and it sucks us back in for another season.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Up to a couple of years ago, we would have been right there! But with a few less than positive experiences since last summer, including weather that hasn't cooperated most weekends, plus a couple of other things, they swayed us to this decision. I'm also looking forward to retirement in the not too distant future, so that plays into it. Again, we're not totally getting out of boating and will have another one for next summer. Different, but something we are really looking forward to.

@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM Месяц назад

Just a a FYI…..I was cleaning my boat 2 weeks ago. I started to feel dizzy, weak, nauseated and faint……I decided I better get below in the AC. I started puking (just water as I was drinking a lot to beat heat)….I was sick for 3 days (I should have gone to get IV fluids)…….I totally hear and get what you are saying about the monotony of doing the same thing and seeing the same places. You are burnt out. Thats okay. You only live once so do what you want for yourself”both” of you. Take a year off. Just listening to anchor girl, you are doing the right thing. Get a class B van and do that for a season…..Come see me at the penitentiary

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Wow, sorry to hear that John. As with yourself, Anchor Girl had the same symptoms and was still dizzy (although diminishing) for the next week. Not sure if was heat related, but might very well be. She went through the same thing last summer, ironically the day after we came back from the exact same spot (Kirkfield Lift Lock) a day earlier.. As for that Class B, we have looked at doing something like that many times over the past couple of years, but I don't think I could bring myself to driving to a parking lot (which most campsites are) for days in end. Our preferences these days runs more along the lines of a hotel or resort type of setting. But we shall see what our future brings... And I'll be sure to put in a good word with the warden for you 😂

@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I look forward to your journey

@WhatYachtToDo Месяц назад

We totally understand and 🙏 for Jackie's recovery. We're trying out narrow boating in a month or so. Maybe next year we can get a small flotilla of narrow boats for a couple weeks!

@CruisingSonchaser Месяц назад

Where are you going to try narrow boating first?

@WhatYachtToDo Месяц назад

@@CruisingSonchaser Scotland... Glasgow-Falkirk-Edinburgh 😎

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Hi guys! I'm still working through the last of about 150 comments on this one and wanted to learn more about your narrow boat adventures you're planning. We've followed a couple of folks located in the UK who travel extensively throughout their (very) narrow and (very) slow canals. Hope you'll be able to share some of your experiences!

@craigmcbee194 Месяц назад

Big thank you for all the videos you have done! You have been a big help to me and many others. Hope Anchor Girl is doing well now! I just discovered your channel when we purchased a 330 late last year and we have enjoyed watching and learning from you guys and updating our boat. Will continue following from Orange Beach, AL and see what the future holds. Thanks again Doug!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thank you so much! And I'll be sure to say hi to Doug 😉

@mandih1114 Месяц назад

Wishing all the BEST in whatever you choose to do. Thanks for everything and hope to see you in your next adventure. Be safe.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@michelledixon1540 Месяц назад

Completely understand. We have enjoyed all your videos and have used some of your great ideas on our 400 sedan bridge. We passed you guy's in 2022 while on the loop it was fun saying hi! A new adventure is always fun. Cheers!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

That is awesome!

@jcuslidge Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing, Paul and Anchor Girl. I'm looking forward to what comes next for you two.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

So are we! Thanks.

@singinginthesunshine857 19 дней назад

Thank you two for sharing your thinking. We are in the same mind set now. We just want something we don't have to pay for a marina 24/7 and can just trailer on home or to a different lake. We'd like to use our rv in the summer as well but there we are feeling guilty because of what we are paying for the marina! Your thinking is exactly where we are.....going to sell and maybe get a cuddy in the future with a trailer!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo 18 дней назад

Right on. Since putting Boogaboo up for sale, we've hardly been on her and I'm thinking more and more about the fact that the fees are going to nowhere.

@davidh7423 Месяц назад

Anything that becomes an obligation turns into no fun fast. Have to be able to throttle up and down the boating without feeling guilty. Good luck.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

That's the way it is for us right now. Thanks again.

@martincoven Месяц назад

It's all about enjoying the adventures. No need in keeping things the same all the time. I grew up with ski boats, and just started getting into cruisers 4 years ago. They are a lot of work, but I enjoy it still. It gets me away from the computer. :) Looking forward to see what y'all do next!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Well said!

@jimndonna8716 Месяц назад

Congrats on making the hard decision to explore other adventures, I’m sure it wasn’t without lots of communication between you two. Can’t Thank You enough for all the videos and sharing your love of boating, to be honest you helped us dream our way through the pandemic, our 330 purchase and the sudden change of plans we encountered. I completely understand the decision as we made the same one in regards to our RV and selling it. I will be a life long follower of the channel. Thank You again for all you do!!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Truth be told, we came to that decision very quickly, with no real discussion ahead of time. Appreciate your kind words and I hope that whatever comes next, I'll be able to offer at least a bit of continued inspiration. If not, at least a few chuckles now and then 😉

@SeaRay380DA 29 дней назад

I can absolutely relate, it's the reason I sold the 2001 380DA in January. I thought I would miss it, I don't miss it. "A lot of money sitting here..." makes sense to me, I felt the same. Liquid IV powder is great for those hot days. I've overheated before, it's scary, Liquid IV has helped.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo 28 дней назад

Yes, it's time . . .

@boatlover8856 Месяц назад

Great videos! I'm sure whatever you two decide will be adventurous and fun. RVingWithBoogaboo wife wants to travel...

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Nope. No RV travel for me, Clark 😉

@Chillin_in_AZ Месяц назад

Greetings from the Desert Southwest! Many years ago, my husband asked me if I would like to do some camping. I said ok, as long as we had a loo and a bed. We went from a tent to a 32' Winnebago. As time went on, I stopped enjoying camping, since it got expensive to gas up the motorhome, the long drives up to the mountains, how hot it got to be, and worst of all, the crazies in the woods. All in all,I did not shed a tear when we gave it up. A change is as good as a rest, they say. Glad Anchor girl did not suffer any ill effects from her mishap. Look forward to the next adventure! Maybe a trip to Sedona to recharge?🤫

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

You had crazies in the woods, we got 'em on the water. And yes, Anchor Girl is all better now. Hopefully she is done with her vertigo spells!

@oldmanrock7542 Месяц назад

We had a 30' Carver flush deck. We went through the same process. We dropped down to 20' trailerable. Economical and fast. No slip fees. Cheaper insurance. No haul outs. We can take it to any body of water large enough for boating.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Cool. But I don't want to trailer anything. Been there, done that for awhile with our Sea Doo and that's too much work for me these days 😔

@shinystar1781 Месяц назад

my husband and i realized that we are spending far less time on our current boat in georgian bay than we intended. we are currently looking at a boat in florida which is big enough for friends and family to come out and stay with us and we’re able to visit multiple locations, any time of year. it’s wonderful to grow and move things in new directions.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

We looked at getting a 'winter boat' in Florida a number of years ago, but determined that it would be way more work than the benefits could justify. Hurricanes, barnacles, storage, as well as the salt destroying everything made it something that wouldn't work for us. We found that renting a condo on the beach was far easier. Locking the door when we left with no worries about damage or insurance (which is getting prohibitively expensive/hard to find) proved to be our best option.

@shinystar1781 Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogabootrust me, this most recent hurricane convinced my husband we don’t have the stomach to wait and see so we’re taking it out of the water next year this time😂

@eternitysshore Месяц назад

Sounds like a very wise decision based on the values you currently hold. Thanks for sharing your insights with us. I hope the transition goes well. As you seem to indicate, you never know what the future holds and you have the flexibility to modify your plans based on how you feel. Cheers!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Indeed. And I look forward to continuing our conversations. . . As well as following YOUR adventures. Keep them coming my friend.

@chucks_88 Месяц назад

Sucks that you are selling the boat but I get it about things not being as fun anymore as you get older. Thankfully Anchor Girl didn't get hurt to badly is ok. Looking forward to watching the new adventures.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Not AS fun as it was even just a couple of years ago. But no worries, as we're already looking forward to the new adventures. And another (smaller) boat 🤓

@gilrheaume6283 Месяц назад

Hello Paul and Anchor Girl, that was a wonderful video about you selling your boat but what brought a tear to my eye was the fact that you cared more about Anchor Girl than the boat. I am not a religious follower but when Anchor Girl fell and came up with a black eye you were there for her. After watching this video, I felt like I was part or your family and as I said before, your explanation of the situation made you sound like David Attenborough. You were very sensitive and loving to Anchor Girl. Good luck in the future and Anchor Girl is the best thing that could have happened to you.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

After 46 years of her putting up with me, taking care as much as I can is the least I can do

@Michelli01 Месяц назад

Have been watching for years. Loved the channel. I understand how it feels when you need a change. I think you should move down here to Florida ! lol. We have a lot of Canadians that vacation here. You can have a boat and do the weekend thing or sunset cruise. You guys would love it. Hey and Hope the Mrs is okay. Hang in there , you guys have been great and thankyou for sharing the channel with us.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Vacation in Florida? Huh, I never thought of that 😂🤣

@CruisingSonchaser Месяц назад

We revived our boating when we bought our 50 footer. Cruising from Nashville to the Keys, to the Bahamas totally changed our perspective. Now we want to leave the boat in Florida and do the islands every year. I’m 63 and looking to move up in size for now knowing that a DownEaster will be in our future in later days. I also want to charter boats in the PNW and in Europe on the rivers. Y’all should think about that! Cheers!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

As much fun as that sounds, I don't think our boat budget would line up 😂

@nicderkez3544 Месяц назад

Poor Miss Anchor Girl! Glad she’s better! Sad to see you guys getting rid of that beautiful 370, if it was 5 years down the road, I’d be on my way to pick it up! There is so much to see, even off the water! Anyways- sooo excited to see & follow along on your new adventures on land & water, as always thanks for all the years of content, you both rock!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks for that, Nic! Yes, new adventures are in the way. And hopefully, a smaller boat that still carries the name Sea Ray on it 😁

@joanneiler2415 Месяц назад

Boogaboo is awesome and I know who ever gets it will be so filled. It was very sad to hear about anchor girl falling glad she's doing good. I can't wait to see the new adventures! Beautiful kitty's you have!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks again Joanne. I'm sure we'll be able to find lots of new and inspiring things as our life adventure continues ☺️

@WiscoBoater Месяц назад

So glad to hear Anchor Girl is doing better!! Looking forward to seeing what’s next for you two! The great thing about boats…there are so many options to chose from to renew the passion for it. I’m right there with ya!👍👍😎

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks Chad. And we are also following your new adventure with keen interest! Just hoping that the new videos might be a little longer. I'm counting on you (& Jeff & Frank) for my boating fix for the next little while 😉

@WiscoBoater Месяц назад

Oh yeah...that latest one was just a quick update...they'll be longer as long as it's interesting (at least to me LOL). 😎

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

@WiscoBoater Sounds good. I'll be filled with eager anticipation 😉

@user-tw1yw7vx8j Месяц назад

It’s all about balance . My wife and I love being on the water . We have our 280 signature in 1000 island but we also do a lot of cruise ships trips. Tran’s Atlantic cruise’s are very relaxing and going to Europe is fantastic.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

We've never done a big ship cruise, as they all come across as not much more than floating shopping malls 😐 Perhaps a transatlantic cruise might better fit the bill for me...

@dannettepeters1507 Месяц назад

My greatest memories boating were a few years aboard a 22' cuddy cabin. Always wished for a larger cabin cruiser, but then life changed and boating became a memory. Sure did enjoy that cuddy cabin, though!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!

@jongrant2237 Месяц назад

Love your videos. I totally get where you are coming from. My first boat was a great cuddy cabin. It was in a marina for the first few years, but then we bought a trailer and loved to take it to different parts of Ontario for boating. Kids were young and we all had a great time! The kids got older and we moved to a 40' flybridge for several years. Kids grew up and moved away, and we moved to a two stateroom Aft-Cabin to have more room for adult guest to stay. Kids grew a bit older, started families, and we found ourselves not using the boat near as much as we did before. Funny, as the family gets bigger the available time to hang out on the water decreases with family activities that are now pulling us to other places. So, with a desire to travel a bit, and to travel with our children and grandchildren, we sadly made the decision to sell the boat and start thinking about other priorities. We loved our years with our boat(s) and would never trade the experiences we had, but like you guys, it's time to explore new horizons! 🙂

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Sounds like you had similar experiences as us. We started with a 24' cuddy, then moved up and up to our 400 Sedan Bridge before dropping down, then back up. Phew! That sounded like a lot of work 😂 But as you discovered, life changes and moving priorities, age and grandkids all come together to influence life decisions. After pondering this shift for a while, we're looking forward to shifting paths...

@joestep-l9s Месяц назад

Sorry to hear your selling that beauty after all the upgrades and work you put into her. Thankfully anchor girl wasn't banged up to bad from the fall. We have a 2012 280 dancer love the boat works well for us. Gives us some options a bigger doesn't. Can still pull a tube behind for the kid's, go on overnight trips and trailer it if we want without permits. Always love your videos wish you guys the best in your new boating adventures.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks. Cheers!

@Itsfinegoboating Месяц назад

A bit sad but also very happy for you guys can’t wait to see the next adventures

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks. Stick around to see what happens next!

@lakeescapeii2539 Месяц назад

We understand your feelings. At our marina we call them Floaters verses boaters and almost feel like we are on the edge of being floaters. Life is about change and this is your time to change, we get it and completely understand! Best of luck to both of you. Hopefully when we can do our Trent Severn loop we can meet up for a night and share some stories!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

It's been a bit of a struggle working through this, but whatever comes out way will be positive for us. As for you guys, both Anchor Girl and I are looking forward to now videos on your channel. Those teaser 'Shorts' will hopefully lead to more of your adventures! Floaters. Gotta love that term 😂

@paulinemccarthy4049 Месяц назад

Hi Anchor Girl, sorry about your fall but glad you did not get badly hurt. I suffer from vertigo and never know when it is going to hit me. I always have Gravol on me as it really helps. I cut the tablets in to quarters as sometimes that is all I need to be able to go on with my day. A full tablet when needed usually just makes me want to sleep. We sold our cruiser last summer for the same reasons you and Paul talk about. Hope you really enjoy your new adventures!!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Paul here. I've passed your thoughts and wishes in to Anchor Girl,thanks from both of us. I too suffered from major dizzy spells a number of years ago. They always came without warning and at least four times was thrown in the ground by an invisible force, not unlike what Anchor Girl experienced on our last voyage. Luckily for me, those episodes faded to nothing probably 15 years ago, I'm happy to report. Very weird, indeed.

@joerectifier 23 дня назад

25 years is plenty of dwell time in a hobby….you’ve covered what you wanted, you’ve done enough to satiate your curiosity. Of course, in your scenario you have to put the boat up for winter and all that goes with that winterizing, and, your not on big waters where you can bust out a touchdown and go to places like The Keys in Florida or the Channel Islands off the CoAst of SoCal….sell it and move on to a new mode. In Southern California, the boat life is essentially 12 months and there are a tremendous amount of journeys to take…..for me it’s the journey, not the destination. For your new boat get a Whaler 220 Dauntless and that will reinvigorate you. 😂😊😅

@BoatingWithBoogaboo 23 дня назад

Actually, we can get to anywhere in the entire world that is accessible from an ocean by boat right from our lovely Lake Simcoe 👍

@singinginthesunshine857 19 дней назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I love that you can take your boat anywhere vs being like us stuck on one lake! Maybe what we need is a new house on an intercoastal! :)

@RJ-jl3bz Месяц назад

Time for a 320DA. I understand where you are coming from, but I have been living vicariously through you for the past three years while dealing with several bad mechanics with my 340 Sundancer sitting on the hard. Good luck and keep putting out some boat content when you can. Cheers!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Sorry about the mechanics issues. Best of luck with your new 320!!

@challengerjetdriver Месяц назад

Much love and great souvenirs! Happy trails to wherever the next adventure leads 💪🙏😇

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Yes! Thank you!

@travisbarkel3666 Месяц назад

We just listed our boat and bought a travel trailer for this exact reason! We're taking a couple seasons off but we'll be back to boating.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Excellent 👌. Have fun on the road!

@losspreventioninc Месяц назад

We did the exact same thing, hitting 60 we felt it was more work than enjoyment. And unlike other “slip savers” we could not just let the boat float and get dirty and unused.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I'm right with ya!

@JeffsDuster Месяц назад

Hello. You just sailed past my cottage. Safe travels

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Cheers!

@lindamaurice9923 Месяц назад

We are feeling the same. We have been boating on Georgian Bay for almost 40 years. We are going to spend a couple summers on the boat when we retire, then sell and go RVing, to Alaska etc. Good Luck on your search.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Sounds like an adventure. Enjoy your retirement an new travels!

@phoenixtoohot Месяц назад

Lots of good comments here. I think it's so important to consider your "boating mission", which can change over the years. Do you want to travel on canals, open water, day sailing, condo, overnight cruising, extended cruising, visiting interesting areas and sights? Trailerable for added variety and range of water and sights? Good luck with your new chapter in boating. Looking forward to your dedision and thought process. God bless.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Well said!

@thomasellwood9699 Месяц назад

We get to the marina and start cleaning the boat. Clean Spider webs and poop then wash the boat and windows. All this after sweeping the patio and wiping down the table chairs and gazebo. Lots of work for a boat ride, weather permitting. Good luck on your future endeavors.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Sounds like our ritual 😐

@kevinmctaggart1845 Месяц назад

We downsized for similar reasons, now have a 25ft that takes time to figure out where everything is going, lol, but with it sitting on a trailer there's no slip fees and expenses to push us to feel we have to make it worthwhile.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Sounds good, but trailering a boat is a no-go for us. Whatever we get next, It'll have to find a summer home in the water and I'm okay with that.

@greensdreams Месяц назад

First and foremost, so glad AG is ok and lives to boat another day. Have always been interested in your channel for the help with projects and maintaining systems. When I purchased my boat (98 330DA) over 5 years ago, you were the only educational resource, and I have learned so much, Thank you! p.s. whether you make it out to PIB by boat or other the Coronas are on me.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

So glad to have been able to offer some insights with your 330! Who knows, the next Boogaboo might be another Sea Ray, so watch for future upgrades 😁

@Mdsonic77 Месяц назад

Wow we just did the same three weeks ago. Sold our boat last week so we can do other things. Our decision was exactly the same just didn’t enjoy it as much as we used to. Best of luck to too. Anchor Girl sounds like a direct quote from my wife.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I guess change of perspective comes to all of us as time goes by. . .

@MCMAHT1 Месяц назад

I have a boat that is almost exactly like the one you describe. It's got an electric head, fridge, cooktop, sleeps four(ish) and I can tow it with my truck. But it needs an inverter generator and AC for the wife and I just can't find the room. If I were to do it again, knowing what I know now, AC is a must. I could probably jerry rig a generator.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Take a look at the video I did in the Spring where I replaced our aft air conditioner unit with a retrofit kit. It's 6,000 BTU and works great! Best pert is that it + the water pump only draw around 5 amps, so I'm thinking that a portable 2,000 watt genny should be able to handle that. Like yourself, I'm also considering the possibility of having to install something similar on our next boat...

@JohnAnderson-sq8lt Месяц назад

Sounds like you will have fun in your smaller boat and not have the commitment full time, new owner will have a nice boat when you sell your 370, and see the world( Canada) from your car or RV, or flying to new lands, good luck

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

That's the plan!

@ampegor Месяц назад

At the end of the day you need to do what makes you happy. If you ever get up to the north channel I would take you out for a tour. Looking forward to your new adventures.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Great and thanks for the offer!

@rdprdputube Месяц назад

I'm surprised you lasted that long, with cruising those canals and locks. I would have wanted more variety. Sounds like you may be getting into a trailered boat, great if so. Then you can get into some lakes and reservoirs, more open space and sense of adventure. I live along the California Delta and have barely scratched the surface of places to go. Love to take you out if you get down here to cali before we snap off and fall into the ocean!😂

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks, but no trailoring for me. That's too much like work ;-)

@bradbehnkeb950 Месяц назад

You guys reach out for a new adventure, I get the been there done that. Check into a nice motorhome. Be careful not to go too big, bigger is not always better. Simple can be comfortable and less stress. Best wishes to you both in your next quest.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks for the tips, but a motorhome is not appealing to me at all right now. It would be just another big boat on land. Endless repairs and upgrades, with no more than glorified parking lots to stop at.

@610boating5 Месяц назад

The wife got injured at work in Nov so in March we sold our cruiser. It's been a very relaxing summer, no boat projects, it's a ton of work. Enjoy

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I hear you! Sorry to learn about your wife's injury and hope all is now good for you guys. That said, my body is also telling me that constant work on the boat is not gonna fly anymore. Things that used to be enjoyable - such as washing the boat - are now a literal pain in my back. Oh well, a life of labour and doing things I probably shouldn't have had caught up with me.

@610boating5 Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo thx, hope all is well with you guys

@ryanmccartney2745 Месяц назад

We love our boat but dont use it as much as we should. As you stated , a lot of money just floating and needs to be enjoyed . The 2 hour drive to the marina is getting really old. We are moving our boat to our local lake for next season, which is only a 25 min drive. More day boating and a couple overnighters thru out the season. My wife had a fall identical to anchor girls. Her leg took the hit was really bruised for a couple weeks Ours happened in a storm so glad she fell in and not out Im glad anchor girl is ok Look forward to following you guys on your new adventures. Your definitely more relaxed on this video Lol Cheers Ryan

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Wow, I couldn't imagine a two hour ride to and from the boat! We've actually looked at other marinas over the years, but anything more than a 30 minute drive would kill the desire to go to the boat. It's not the distance or time, necessarily, but where we're located the roads are jamb packed on Fridays and Sundays with all the cidiots making the drive and that would drive (pun intended) me crazy. Sorry to hear about your wife's injury. We've heard too many horror stories of folks falling and hurting themselves while boating. Sadly, it always seems to be the woman as they tend to be the ones handling lines, fenders, etc. while hubby drives the boat. Glad she's okay!

@rogergiddy2634 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing, enjoy your new adventures

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

We will!

@MVScottFree Месяц назад

You really should try boating the 1000 islands its absolutely incredible. It could be a whole new adventure for you guys. In any case....good luck and enjoy your future endeavors. We have enjoyed your channel and have learned a lot watching your videos. We bought our first boat a couple of years ago....and we want to boat not just sit at the dock at the marina. Eventually maybe even the great loop etc. Take care. Fair winds and following seas.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

👍

@SOLDTONORM Месяц назад

You have a lot of subscribers many of which have nice boats around the world. I'm sure a number of them would be willing to do a "Bed and Breakfast" if not a guest spot on their boats. That opens up all season enjoyment for you and us.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I'm sure you are right, but that's not something we'd be inclined to do. Hotels are calling my name now 😉

@user-Bruce_B Месяц назад

Wow! Looking forward to seeing what direction your travels will take you. Motor home? Very glad Anchor Girl wasn’t seriously hurt. All the best to you both.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

No, motorhome holds no appeal to me right now. I think we'll stick with hotels on our future outings. And thanks, Anchor Girl is doing fine again 😊

@BikeBoatandTravel Месяц назад

It is fascinating to listen to the happenstances that lead to these decisions. Even although we have been back at it for only 2 seasons I am aware of the usage versus cost angst of owning a boat at this level. All the best on your next journey whatever it may be. And........ Ya coulda come to this conclusion last spring!! Hint Hint. LOL

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks Fraser. Too bad you guys didn't hold off until now to get back into boating 😉

@mattie3595 Месяц назад

Happy & sad at the same time. But, I get it. Producing the YT videos probably a cathartic way making good decisions & discussing a plan with both of you participating. Nature abhorres a vacuum....cant wait for what is next.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Appreciate that. And yes, I find my efforts here on The Tubes is a great outlet for my creative side. As I mentioned, there's still a lot of boat related videos to come, as well as a look at wherever we get ourselves to. And, of course, I'll take you along on our search for the next Boogaboo 😁

@Excav8r_Guy Месяц назад

I know you said don’t suggest boats. I have a 36ft Silverton but came from a 250 doral se. that was a perfect weekender. Have a look.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Doral SE? I didn't know that Sea Ray made a model with that name 🤣

@AdventuresonTour Месяц назад

I get how you feel, I had the same thing happen with snowmobiling few years back. Only so much time to use it, and when the conditions are good even if it's cold you feel obligated to use it. Kingston Pen is a cool tour, FYI you can't video inside the pen 😮..

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks for the heads up !

@cheapme1850 Месяц назад

Wow. I was making the same assessment. The past two seasons I’ve barely used my boat, in fact, I haven’t moved it from the dock since I put in back in May and I just got my winter storage bill today. It’s probably due to a variety of reasons, including weather, costs, time constraints and just lack of interest. Just driving the 35 miles to the marina has become a chore. I’ve noticed a few other boaters at the marina have fallen into the same rut. For the amount I’m spending each year I could take a couple of nice trips. I’m fortunate that I never got two-foot-itist so I have a smaller, single engine and easier to maintain boat for decades so it’s not breaking me but being retired on a fixed income, every penny counts. I’ll give it two more years and make a life changing decision of sell/keep then. Might I suggest a 270 Sundancer, with the 454 Mercruiser? Excellent boat and you can spend a weekend on it but it’s still trailerable. It can handle rough water or shallow coves with ease. Parts are plentiful and there are usually a decent number at decent prices for sale each season. My dream boat would be the small Ranger Tug or Cutwater with the outboard but they are rare on the Lakes and new ones are ridiculously expensive. Good luck on your decision.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Like you mentioned, the annual costs of keeping the boat (before fuel, etc.) could take us in a number of getaways by road - something we're looking forward to doing.

@edgiofu4017 Месяц назад

Always enjoy your videos Paul,You both know what is best for both of you ,wishing you all the best ,We absolutely love your boat and would buy it in a heartbeat if we didn't have our 2001 340 sundancer Cheers!

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks 👍 And enjoy that lovely 340 of yours!!

@2sbyc Месяц назад

I sold my big boat, bought a 40 foot day boat. But boy do I miss those long trips.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Boy, a 40' day boat sounds like a BIG boat to me 😉

@2sbyc Месяц назад

Big family, big picnics

@davelawrence6777 Месяц назад

I know your feeling at 81 I've have never been without a boat and have had pop ups travel trailers motor homes and now a 5th wheel point is life changes and goals change just have fun I will mention that my current boat for the 20 plus years 21 ft walk around cuddy with a 200 Yamaha and yes we've slept on it a lot no it does have a head just a Porta potty but it works for us trailerable fuel efficient 5.5 mile tothe gallon has everything with in reason for our use. The same applies to rv's they are all great but you never get what you want again changes in life dictate changes in our toys Good luck to you you'll figure it all out and then I promise you you'll want something else

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks!

@teachingrounds Месяц назад

Love your videos … keep teaching us

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thank you! Will do!

@sylvaintherrien6469 Месяц назад

Hey paul your Québec big fan had my garmin change like you with graig here à ray teck!!! Last year Went on vacation in Rideau canal and had , we had the same feeling like you guys we travel also with two mini saussices dog 😂 And after 20 years in our vacations we decided to sell the boat returning at the marina !!! Sold in one day!!! This year is my first year with out à boat (dont Miss all the work) from april to november But still was watching your channel Keep my dinghy (did not use it yet this year) will sell it also Still love boat but time to do something else Cheers to you and anchor girl In Florida we still go to marinas eat and enjoy the boats and will alway do

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Great. We're hoping to find ourselves back in Florida pretty soon as well. I just have to get comfortable with leaving our two Little Boys alone for awhile before that can happen 🐈🐈

@JulieSperry Месяц назад

What about a Bayliner 245? They come with a head, sink, fridge and A/C. You can also trailer the boat. What about towing your next boat to Ottawa? Boat on the the Ottawa River. Take a trip from Ottawa to Montreal by boat?

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

That's too funny 🤣

@garystrain2788 Месяц назад

A boat is a boat no matter the size it still going sit at the dock. Just need a change of scenery maybe keep it in florida for winter months

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

😂

@pugmahone Месяц назад

Very sad to here the news. Godspeed on your next chapter.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Sad??? Don't know why, as we're not getting out of boating!

@petertoole5130 Месяц назад

Just sold our big 40’ cruiser as well. Kids are too small to enjoy it so we will be back with something smaller when they are a little older (3 or so years from now). The reality of not having a boat the rest of this year and the next couple seasons is settling in…

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

As I tried to say in the video (even though the correct words escaped me), I was initially angry with myself for coming to this conclusion, but over the past while I've grown to embrace the reality of going boat-less for the rest of the season. Of course, we'll be back into something a little smaller for next year and it's gonna be a renewed time in the water. Different for sure, but a time of more wonderful experiences for us. Hope you'll stick around to see what we get in to 😀

@petertoole5130 Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboocurious how you feel about going from an inboard to an I/O? Our next boat will be I/O as we need something trailerable at that time, but can’t say I’m thrilled about that after having easy shifting and docking inboards for the last two boats.

@michaelpowell9164 Месяц назад

I understand completely. Cruising is becoming a rich persons thing. All the work and money spent is not worth the joy anymore. I just got back from a trip to the Bahamas and its not worth the trip anymore. Gas alone was $7000. Your 370 is the perfect boat, and yours is in awesome condition. Good luck selling her.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Yes, the 370 is a wonderful boat for us, but we are ready for something different. And yes, a smaller boat is also in our future 🙂

@angikearney3011 Месяц назад

Good luck in what's next! Maybe a smaller cruiser? We have a SeaRay 280 single drive with genie, etc. Of course we want to go bigger, but in our 25th season cant imagine going smaller.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

We started with an 18' runabout,then moved up and up, all the way to our big 400 Sedan Bridge. After that, we went alot smaller, then bigger again. These days, we're looking forward to getting back to a smaller pocket cruiser.

@Dark_Vader888 Месяц назад

Lifelong boater here but the magic will eventually wane as we go through different life stages. I sold my 30ft Regal and will probably not get another one. Paying thousands a month to use a few weeks a year gets old unless you have so much money you don't care.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

We still love our boat, but the thrill of exploration with it has lost the excitement factor. Oh well, time to move on to the next set of adventures, which will include a smaller boat to get us on the water for next season. Looking forward to all that life will bring!

@SOLDTONORM Месяц назад

Train trips with cabins lets you see world from a different direction.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

That, too, might be on the horizon.

@timkenyon6088 Месяц назад

Respectfully, you need to see new horizons. You have too many years seeing the same thing. Time for the Great Loop! Hope all is well and works out! Cheers, Nellie May.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

No Great Loop for us.

@LITTLEROCKSHORES Месяц назад

So much time in those tiny channels, no wonder you are done. Lately you have done rides to the pump out dock and those boring locks. Definitely time for a change! Enjoy.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Too bad you think that way about our travels. Surprised you stuck around so long.

@jrschantz Месяц назад

Everything gets old or routine eventually. With the increasing costs in slips, insurance, fuel and the never ending maintenance, we're having some of the same conversations right now. I have several years on you folks, but there's so much to see and do out there and to be limited by boat probably isn't the best use of the years (summers) remaining. Between boats a few years ago, we spent two summers touring the western US and Canadian provinces. It was a "Why did we wait so long to do this" experience. The answer was, because we have a boat. I'm thinking it's time for a rack stored cuddy outboard within an hour of the house that might be in my future. Makes me a bit sad since I waited so many years to finally get the 330DA I always wanted. The value just isn't there anymore.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I hear you. We're in the same place in our advancing years, not to mention me retiring in the next few years, so also considering overall expenses. No regrets, just time for a change of direction.

@flymike126 Месяц назад

Take you time looking for a new boat. We felt panic when we sold Pearl Two (our Great Loop boat) and jumped into a smaller fishing boat. Which we hated and sold very quickly. No boat at the moment, but soon. Maybe.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

No worries, I'm in no rush at all to get the next one.

@covertextracts3456 Месяц назад

Wow what a bummer

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Bummer?? Not for us. Just the start of the next chapter of adventures 🙂

@edipietro67 Месяц назад

Hi Paul, I know you have a video that addresses the throttle adjustments? I am noticing that my port throttle is pretty stiff compared to the starboard throttle shifter. Do you know the name of that video or can you drop a link that I can click on? By the way, I am glad you are going to keep going with your videos. Good luck with the sale of your boat. Thanks

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I haven't done one to this point, but just might if I find some time. Keep an eye out And yes, I'll still keep producing new videos!

@richardadams6853 Месяц назад

After 4 years we found the bang for the buck wasn't there. We sold are Carver 350 Mariner this spring to move on to other travel. We're renting a LeBoat in Sept for a week to scratch our itch. Are you two getting a motorhome? I know you thought of that a few years ago. Thanks for the memories Paul.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Wow, only four years into it and called it quits. That's quick. As for us, we got 26 years of boating together + many years more from when I was a (younger) kid. It's always gonna be in the blood, so we're not completely getting out of boating, just down sizing and a bit of travel by road. Not a motorhome though - that's really like work 😂

@shilosheena Месяц назад

I mix it up. Motorhoming atving. Motorcycle boating. Truck camper camping. All over ontario

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Or.... Hotel camping 😁

@shilosheena Месяц назад

@BoatingWithBoogaboo lol. Seen the cost of a room now. Wow

@Harrybollox Месяц назад

It’s a bit selfish on my part but I like to go out on the boat solo for even weeks at a time. Different paradigm to your situation . Also I live somewhere I can use the boat most of the year. You should try chartering in the Med or Whitsundays or Caribbean maybe, all that boating expertise would play out well. Anyway , I saw my. -parents get out after 40 years and they they went to caravanning , less cost and maintenance. The best of luck and enjoyment with your next steps. Whomsoever buys your boat will get something maintained well above and beyond the norm.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

Thanks!!

@johnmarschalk1977 Месяц назад

Maybe time to reconsider the Loop? Cruise through the parts you've been through and get to new territory

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I can say with complete confidence, we will not ever be doing the Great Loop. Simply not appealing for us. I believe I posted a video on the subject a couple of years ago...

@johnmarschalk1977 Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Yes I watched it back then. Don't remember all the reasons you said, but you were pretty much against doing it. Asked because sometimes things change. I will enjoy watching your new videos regardless.

@Legalreaper Месяц назад

A lot of comments here really remind me how people come from many perspectives. I am of the opposite mindset; we used to travel all over and got a boat so that I could go party at LOTO yet have some stability. Different strokes for different folks. Will you segment the boat stuff from your other adventures on a different channel? I used to watch another channel that went away from boating and it was super frustrating searching past all their new stuff for the boating videos.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I don't know where LOTO is...

@Legalreaper Месяц назад

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Lake Of The Ozarks

@Bensterrz Месяц назад

RV!! I love my Searay but Rv'ing will be in my future some day.

@BoatingWithBoogaboo Месяц назад

I'm not ready (if ever) to do the RV thing. We seriously looked at a travel trailer a few years back, but my impression of many campsites is that they are no more than glorified parking lots - unless you shell out major $$ for something more attractive or secluded.