LAW of SOD Essentials of having bought a BOAT

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From a current thread with a new first time buyer.

I thought it might be amusing to add to the list and see how long we can get it.
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Here are your starters for 10... to get the ball rolling.


The known Law of SOD - Essentials
of buying a boat are:

1. Your first boat will be a wrong choice.

2. Second boat is just right, for a year or two.

3. Someone will always knock it.

4. All boats are a compromise.

5. The absolutely super spot-on perfect boat that is just right is only another £50k more!:rolleyes:

6. BOAT stands for - 'Bring On Another Thousand'

7. You bought out-drives but some 'expert' sea dog tells you you should have bought something with shafts.

8. The right outboard for the dinghy! but just won't quite plane.

9. The GPS chip has the adjacent chart to the area you're area.

10. 'Fully serviced.' But none of the silly bits like horn and lights work.

11.
 
17). During the first week of ownership you will always bump into someone who knows of the same model, better spec and cheaper elsewhere
18). You have spent six months searching and you had never found the boat referred to in point 16.
19). Before buying a boat always pop your head into the local pub and ask the bloke propping up the bar if his friend of a friend is selling his super yacht for next to no money in the next few weeks because sure as eggs are eggs, he will be selling it the day after you have bought your new boat.
 
Wow, I see a 50! ways to buy your floater coming on! :cool:

Kawasaki. Point 16. Is this 'spit' or 'split/tear'

Don't forget, those of you that know Jim of JB covers.... "leave the Zips 'til last." :o
 
20. Allocate 1/3rd of your expected boat purchase price towards essential extras. Such as a new kitchen, redecorating, family holiday, car and all the other things your wife demands in return for allowing boat purchase.
 
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