I'm thinking boats are like race cars, better to buy someone's project or update boat.
Jay - One of the reason to moor it in Chicago is so it can be used as a crash pad for the guys
. I agree, sitting on a boat wouldn't be much fun, esp. for the kids. If it weren't for the kids, I'd probably blow my money on exotic vacations, but taking 5-6 kids along would be too much. I'll save those vacation for when the kids are out of the house
So a 2-3 hours drive to go hang out on the water for the weekend seems more ideal.
I'm prepared for the cost of ownership for the reasons I stated above when compared to a second home. When I was in HS I dated a girl whose parents owned a house on a lake in northern Wisconsin. They only really used it once a year for 2 weeks in July. I can't see myself doing that.
RKC - good post and good information. So true about the good real estate having been gobbled up around here. The wife is almost ready to sign on. She's become familiar with my ways and knows if I have my heart set on it it'll happen sooner or later. This will be later for sure, so I have a time to plan my move
Here's one that looks like it would fit my needs. What's not to like about aluminum?
39ft Marinette Yacht <<<<<&l - $35000 (New Buffalo, MI)