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Originally Posted by TED74 (Post 3100760)

This might be the dumbest post I've read on APC, and that's saying something.

Have you been on the Miata thread?

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Originally Posted by SparkySmith (Post 3100802)

Emotions are running higher than normal on the typically emotional APC. I wish there was a <<hug>> button. Folks just need a bit of reassurance, it seems. I don’t even mean that to be mean; folks seriously need a beer and a campfire.

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I wrote “hug button” but my attempt at making it look like a tag got it deleted. Sorry. Like needy autocorrect.

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Originally Posted by Jaww (Post 3100844)

Have you been on the Miata thread?

I love the Miata thread. I don't even like cars. Just something that isn't 24/7 "lets all attack each other with witty bon monts about politics, company gives/takes, COVID opinion-of-the-day stuff, shall we"?

For gods sake, keep the Miata thread pure. Can't we all just get along (on the Miata thread)?

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Originally Posted by deltabound (Post 3100807)

Agreed, and awesome.

Here's a question, because I'm not a boat xir: What's the deal on invasive species across state lines? Are props or jets better to avoid a big fat fine from concerned state X, Y, and/or Z?

neither is better. Both are easy to flush and/or cheap to get flushed

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Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF (Post 3100799)

As a UNAcorn, I don't mind if they ask for boat advice.....maybe he got a large inheritence....maybe he has been smart with money and lived below his means the last few decades, and now he's ready to enjoy it a little

Just becuase out lives might be turned upside down in a few months doesn't mean I expect everyone still on the active pilot list to stop living.....life is too short.

you dont even have to have lived below your means for decades. The smaller Yamahas are only like $40k boats new. They’re very affordable and not much of a stretch for many

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Originally Posted by apex7 (Post 3100745)

Wow, you guys are here asking each other what boats you should buy, meanwhile your fellow colleagues are worrying whether they will have a paycheck in 2 months. Flex much?

Flex much? Living in first house, still have my wife’s first ever car (airport car 92 Mazda mx3 with 238,000 miles). Sadly though she may win and make me get rid of it, it had less paint than paint until she and a friend took a spray can to it. My 08 xterra has 167,000 miles, but I guess I can’t ask a question about buying a used boat as it may be perceived as flexing. My bad, I’ll shelf that idea. Jeez, it’s not like I said a Miata wasn’t a sports car!

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Originally Posted by chuck h (Post 3100938)

Jeez, it’s not like I said a Miata wasn’t a sports car!

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Originally Posted by beernutt (Post 3100640)

I’m glad, with all the paycuts, downgrades and furloughs, we still have threads about pilots wondering which toys to buy. It shows hope for the future, not to mention solid financial planning.

nature is healing

What’s the value of a Miata pulling a Yamaha jet boat?

I will say one thing about boating, it’s good for the soul. I love it... but I’m starting to get curious about sailing here on lake Lanier. Place is really windy.

Rented a 24’ Yamaha twin through “Boat Setter” website last summer. Have teens and want to keep them and their friends close. I can wear them out wakeboarding and tubing all day. Decided to buy last October, end of the season and all. Decided on a Bayliner VR5. It’s perfect for the family, lots of room and some cool features. Deck drains, integrated cooler that also drains overboard. Walk through from the stern deck. Huge amounts of storage. Wake tower. MSPR for 39K paid 29.5K new. Best family time investment ever for those with teens. Newer boats just are so much more functional and comfortable than boats from even 15 years ago.

I liked the twin Yamaha we rented, 24 feet would be hard to fit in the garage and like was said before, it’s difficult maneuvering around the dock.

The family loves the VR5 and they think we are super fancy cruising the Puget Sound. I wanted a boat to take in the saltwater and didn’t want to spend a fortune. People might look down on Bayliners but we love ours.

Humboldt

edit: everything on the Yamaha is made by Yamaha, boat and motors etc. The Yamaha warranty is supposedly excellent, 5 years included on purchase. I normally don’t buy warranties but I got a 7 year one on the Bayliner. Figured I’d have the boat 5 years and selling it with 2 years left on the warranty would be reassuring to the buyers.