Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Planes are doing very well. A friend just sold a 172 for 120,000. He paid 35,000 and had another 35,000 in a engine overhaul and panel upgrade. Very few small aircraft have depreciated the last 10 years.
On the boat subject if the primary purpose is family water sports a 2 to 4 year old inboard is the best option. Very safe with the prop position and will throw the wakes you want for skiing, wakeboarding and surfing. Resale will be very strong if you buy a lightly used one.
Something sailing and I agree 100% on.
I used to own a Sea Ray 185 with a wakeboard tower. It was a poor mans ski boat but it was good bang for the buck. Sold it only because I was moving to a saltwater locale.