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Day dreaming about boats.

Discussion in 'Recreational vehicles' started by Flexin, Aug 25, 2013.

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  1. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Some people might know that I love boats. I was looking on my pvr last night for something to watch. I ended up watching Xtreme 4X4 and Trucks. Then I noticed a episode of Boating Television so I put that on. That turned into me looking at boats online before going to bed. Man do I want a boat. I found some beautiful Sea Rays.

    I found a 390 Sea Ray Express for $15000. It was an 88' I think. They still look great. I think Sea Ray's styling was ahead of its time. The interior could use some updating but man would I love to have a boat like that. It would be great to hang with friends on the harbor. If only I had the $15000, plus another $10000-15000 for upgrades, I would be in heaven. I would rather the diesel engines but that goes for more.

    One day! It would also be nice to have my 379 Peterbilt truck to haul it home.

    James
     
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    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    That boat is absolutely beautiful the design of it is simply gorgeous, I love boats as well im really into big luxury type boats ,I dream about them all the time. Being on the open sea inside of a beautiful luxury yacht definitely is a future dream of mine.
     
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    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    I use to go to the library as a child and read books and magazines on boats. I would sit there for hours, reading and looking at all the pictures of the amazing boats.

    James
     
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    I admire your dream about having a boat, and I do believe that you will get one since you really want one. Boats are beautiful to look at, but to be honest, I really don't get the allure of a boat. I mean, I get it, but then again, I don't get it.

    I get how someone would love the water, and the beautiful views that one can behold while out on the open water, but to be actually out in the midst of the water doesn't do it for me. I must admit though, that I love watching shows about beautiful boats and yachts.
     
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    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    My love of the ocean is something that has been with me for as long as I can remember. It just seems like its calling me.

    I have my PADI open water for scuba diving and my father does as well. I want to get back into it. Having a boat would mean that him and I could scuba dive without having to do it from the shore. It is another dream of mine. I enjoyed the times dad and I went scuba diving.

    James
     
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    Soooo, you not only want to be out on top of the water, you want to be submerged under it:wideeye:. Okay. I, okay... yes, that's fine. I mean, I get it. I suppose I can get how the ocean can call to you, maybe like how the library calls to me:bookworm::happy::bookworm:.

    I honestly think that oceans are beautiful, and breathtaking, but to look at from above the water, but I know you must see some beautiful stuff when you are scuba-diving. Since I moved out of my parents' house, many years ago, I have always had fish tanks in my own places, and I enjoy them thoroughly. I suppose that scuba diving is like looking at a fish tank, except on a whole other level. Your dad dives too, so it's in your blood.

    Gotta go and Google PADI.
     
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    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    The Ocean is so beautiful and so dangerous at the same time. It ca. Turn on you fast. It calls to me. That's one reason I don't want to move away. I want to stay
    near the ocean.

    I haven't done too much diving but u did feel that I needed to turn around one day. I did and there was a school of fish going by. It looked like someone dumped a bunch I'd quarters into the water. It was beautiful with the sun reflecting off of the fish.

    My father dives and so does my cousin. He owned a dive shop so that is where we received our certification.

    PADI is on of the scuba diving certification organizations. That's is the one he taught at his dive shop.

    James
     
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    for me the ocean is a really nice place to be , and what better way to be apart of it than with a boat. any type of boat is good for me .
     
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    The reason why the ocean calls to you is because you think that the ocean is beautiful and dangerous at the same time? Men:speechless::speechless:. I mean really. What is with you people, so obsessed with dangerous beauty?o_O
    I mean, I guess I get it. It is the challenge I suppose, yes, that has got to be it. I think the ocean is beautiful, but the danger part does not appeal to me on any level.
    Wait. Uh-oh, here I go learning another life lesson... Come to think of it, yes, I get it. Beautiful and dangerous.. yes, okay.

    I know what PADI means now, but when I first read your reply, I didn't know what it meant. I didn't know that a person has to be certified to dive, but I guess it makes perfect sense. What happens if one dives without being certified, do you get a ticket or something? Who'll know if you're diving while un-certified? I have to Google this as well.

    It's fabulous that you got to watch the school of fish go by, nature is fascinating to be sure, and seeing it first hand must be breathtaking. You should do some underwater photography and post some pictures:snaphappy::snaphappy: of the beautiful underwater happenings here on Gearhead Central:).
     
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    I totally love boats and being on the open water as well. Not sure I would enjoy being a boat owner though. It is a very very expensive toy/hobby. Everyone I know who owns a boat does nothing but dump money into them. They are also expensive to dock if you don't have a slip and don't feel like towing your boat everywhere.
     
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    You could be right. Its just one of those things I can't explain.

    Without the certification you won't be able to get your tanks filled.
    Some call them holes on the water where you toss all of your money. Almost
    everything cost money.

    It comes down to what you can afford and
    What your comfort level is. Right now I can't afford a boat. I have a big list of items I need for the house so they take priority over that. When I do get one I will have to get one that fits my budget.

    James
     
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    But yeah if it fits in the budget they are nice to have. Nothing like being out on the water in my opinion.
     
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    That's a great looking boat. I would especially like to be on one of those in the summer. It would really be good to take the day off and spend some time at sea. I do hope your dreams come true, James.
     
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