Think I made a Mistake

[LarryA]

I think I made a mistake buying the boat I did. I looked for quite some time a thought this wasn't too bad. Now, I start seeing rigs that are much better at aboutthe same price. Figures. One thing that I've learned with this boat is that I'll never buy another V Hull like this one. This thing is no more stable than the canoes I used to have. I wish I hadn't bought it but now I'm stuck with it and have to make the best of it for a couple seasons, at least. I've already put too much money and time in it and I'm still not done needing to do some stuff. The flooring is too heavy and needs to be taken out and replaced to cut down on the weight and eliminate gaps in the current floor. I also need to work on the traile because the rollers are shot as is the bunk covering.
Sometimes we just make real bad decisions and this was my recent blunder. Oh well, guess it better than nothing.

 

[Captain Ahab]

LarryA - If you really feel this way - sell if! I would not devote one more minute to something that you do not like and can not effectively use.

Cut your losses

 

[Jim]

Sorry to hear it Larry. But it couldof been allot worse $$$ wise. I agree Cut your losses if you can and be happy.

 

[SlimeTime]

Hindsight is 20/20. Regardless of what you got for what you paid, you're always going to hear of or see a better deal. With that said, if you aren't happy with it, put it up for sale while you continue to fish it. If you sell it find something better suited to your wants, now that you're armed with more info on what you want. If it doesn't sell right-away.....atleast you haven't missed any fishing because of it.

People seldom find their "perfect" boat 1st time or 2, and most will tell you there's something they'd like to change on their next boat. Don't beat yourself-up......alot of people would love to have a boat like yours to fish from.

ST

 

[Anchor Chain]

LarryA.

I too have seen a few boats here recently that have had more options for not much more than i paid for mine. I came to the conclusion that I'm gonna save my $$$$ and get a little bigger boat, but I'm gonna keep mine for rivers and shallow water.

Look at it like this. your not restricted to the bank to fish.

Later.
A.C.

 

[ben2go]

I agree with everyone's statements above.I bought my 1030 when I was in high school(16 years ago).I was shorter and nearly half the weight.I hit my last growth spurt when I was 19.I can use my boat but it isn't as good for me now,especially with me wanting to take my 4 kids fishing.I don't have much in this project,but I have a truck with double $$$$$ than it was worth new.It now needs an engine and transmission.It's not even custom just a standard truck.The misses keeps talking me out of selling it. #-o

 

[LarryA]

I understand the replies. I've learned a lot just from coming here and reading and I'd hope that anyone in the market for a boat does some research and knows what they want or need before buying a rig. The one I have will do and will be used until I can get something better. Hopefully some can learn from the mistakes of others. That was the intent of my post, not to complain about the rig. Nobody twisted my arm to buy it, I alone am responsible for that. The boat is nice but would be a lot better if it was wider and a little more stable. I will still probably redo the floor since I'll more than likely be using this boat for at least another season or two. Who knows, maybe I'll get used to it and think differently next year?

 

[Pinball]

Larry, At one time or another we all have buyers remorse. No matter what you buy, something bigger, better, and cheaper comes along. It seems to be a never ending process sometimes. But one thing I do know is, once I put my boat in the water and I hear that outboard purring away... life is good. Enjoy what you have and learn lifes lessons. It's all in how you look at it. Take care.

 

[dedawg1149]

is anyone trully happy with things .like the perfect boat,car gun,etc i find myself always wanting something better ,better model, newer brand,i dont think anyone is trully happy with a item

 

[bassboy1]

You are looking at what your boat can't do. Take a look at what it can. No one boat can do it all, and you may have gotten one that doesn't suite your purposes, but would suite somebody else's purposes. My Yazoo can do a lot that my 12 foot Grumman or the 12 foot Sea King couldn't or can't (one is past, and one I currently own) do. But, when it comes to rough water, or running at speeds, those little boats sure take the cake. However, they weren't as stable at rest in calm water, which is what the 15 foot Yazoo excels at.

 

[Andy]

You are looking at what your boat can't do. Take a look at what it can. No one boat can do it all, and you may have gotten one that doesn't suite your purposes, but would suite somebody else's purposes. My Yazoo can do a lot that my 12 foot Grumman or the 12 foot Sea King couldn't or can't (one is past, and one I currently own) do. But, when it comes to rough water, or running at speeds, those little boats sure take the cake. However, they weren't as stable at rest in calm water, which is what the 15 foot Yazoo excels at.

Exactly. I fished today for a while, there was a big fancy bass boat right down from where I unload. He was fishing the deep channel. I motored on down by him into the "skinny" water and caught 6 small mouths. 14-18 inches, and several red eyes and blue gill. I never seen him catch the first fish. I didn't at one time have the "big boat envy". Sure a big bass boat would be good on a lake, but not where I fish. I'm not sure of the waters you fish, but enjoy being able to get to the spots others can't. Shoot, I've even had my lil boat on the lake, sure I fished the coves away from the bigger boats, when they'd come along I'd nose into the waves til they were gone, then keep on keepin on....

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[LarryA]

I guess I just had "Hind Sight". Today I took the flooring out and want to get out with it and make sure no water is getting in. Then I'm going to start planning how I want to replace the flooring. I'm going with this and it will end up much better than it is. That will not cure the stability but I'll get used to that the same as I did with a canoe. At least this boat has no loan payments and fits into my small yard, so I don't have to pay storage like with my camper.
This will be fine, guess I just have too much time on my hands lately to think about stuff. I'll be getting back to work in a week then I will not have time for anything but working, eating, and sleeping. I'd like get out a few days this week because that could very well be it for me this season.
Thanks for the replies.
Larry

 

[SlimeTime]

Look at it as a "challenge" to make it more into what you want. Fall is just around the corner with winter not far behind, so you'll have all winter to have it ready by spring. I know in some boats, a little added weight (decking) seems to help in stability. If you don't have a garage to put it in, build a tarp shanty over it to work on it.

ST

 

[FishingBuds]

Well it looks like your handling it best ya can,

been there, worst one for me was the time I looked for 5 weeks on a good ol'truck, finally settled on a old 73 ford that had all reciepts for a rebuilt 302, new cab mounts, a overhauled tranny and new breaks,talked him down to $750 from $900. me being proud of my smart purchase, I took her straight to raben and spent the rest on some GOOD tires, I paid I think as much as the truck for them.

went down the street with the fresh new purchase and tires-then there it was :shock: (oh yea I stopped #-o )a 72 chevy short bed, new crate 350 4-bolt main and hooker headers =P~ dude had good rims and tires on her and nice inside it too. basicly a unfinished project he was ready to depart with-all for a asking price of $2500. sucker sold it in three days-never had a chance to get my money for it 5 weeks man, I looked for 5 weeks