Did you use your boat more this season or less or the same compared to last season/other years? - The Hull Truth

thundra · 09-20-2006, 06:24 PM

I repowered this past May and while I didn't go out as much as some other years, on the whole, I had the ability and confidence to go farther with the new engine. I think I used the boat more this season than last though, but the one year I used it the most was when I lived/summered where the boat was. Had I access to the boat, that is, if it were closer and not 100 miles away, I'm sure I'd go out on weekday nights and would have used it way more. The one summer I lived/worked nearby, I was on it to commute to work, fished after work, and spent entire days all weekend on it, that was a summer to remember for me.

Art Vrola · 09-20-2006, 06:29 PM

I was on the boat tinkering alot more than in the past. But, as far as using it for fishing or cruising, it was much less than i realized. Nothing mechanically wrong with the boat just spent alot of time polishing and tinkering at the dock rather than busting up some waves.

Victory 1 · 09-20-2006, 06:31 PM

weather this summer + lack of good inshore fishing + increase in gas prices = less usage of boat this season compared to last.

Themis Sal · 09-20-2006, 06:39 PM

Less. More time coaching. Tough weather. A health issue...... I am debating whether or not to pull my boat out early October instead of mid November; the weeks needs another day added in.

Man bring on next year.

solarfry · 09-20-2006, 06:54 PM

Ran 800 hrs in 2004, 617 hours last year. Only ran 213 so far this year. I must be getting ole cuz I don like da hit in Miami so I no go as oftin az befo. I also worry about the rubber band holdin my Yammie together..

don27dog · 09-20-2006, 06:58 PM

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ABoater · 09-20-2006, 06:59 PM

Well, since I added another one to my fleet (Montauk), I was on the water more this year than in the past.

Actual fishing time was down, but overall usage was up.

Splitting my time between three boats is tougher than trying to keep two women happy (or so I'm told...).

ctoolman · 09-20-2006, 07:01 PM

i have run it over 500 hrs so far and looking at a new boat now... 3 foot idis,

CohoMike · 09-20-2006, 07:19 PM

Number of outings way up. Hours up slightly. We've had lots of fish in close to the marina most of the summer and really cut down on running to fishing spots and time required to limit out. Saved a bunch on gas too!

capt_dalton · 09-20-2006, 07:32 PM

Personal boat has not been in the water, YET, this year, even after installing trim tabs, new electronics and a CD player/stereo.

Spent more time on the charterboat this year, although bookings so far are about 2/3s of last year. When not on it, fixing the house from Katrina (also still not completely finished).

Talking around the dock, a lot less charters were booked than last year.

Afishinado · 09-20-2006, 07:48 PM

Used it a lot less! 20 hours on the Sea Pro so far...
Came home early from FL to do a little project; Tear my livingroom completely down to the floor and build a new one. I will tell you for sure, my days of carrying 2x10 x16's up two flights of steps are over for good.

Water temps are starting to drop, getting ready to do some plugin... AND have new boat for the rips... The fall looks promising!

capt. thunder · 09-20-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Victory 1 - 9/20/2006 5:31 PM

weather this summer + lack of good inshore fishing + increase in gas prices = less usage of boat this season compared to last.

Same reasons here.

mronzo · 09-20-2006, 08:56 PM

Less

B-Faithful · 09-20-2006, 08:59 PM

3rd Child born in June, house fire in August means a lot less usage.

Hopefully time will be made up this fall.

HullSlap · 09-20-2006, 09:03 PM

More this year. Right around 100 hours last year and I'm at 132 hours in ten months of my 2nd year.

littletunny · 09-20-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

thundra - 9/20/2006 6:24 PM

The one summer I lived/worked nearby, I was on it to commute to work, fished after work, and spent entire days all weekend on it, that was a summer to remember for me.

I would love to be able to fish after work!!

Spooled · 09-20-2006, 09:25 PM

Less

itch2fish · 09-20-2006, 09:28 PM

Less......work just seems to keep getting in the way.....

gf · 09-20-2006, 09:28 PM

Less...much less...

But I was out for 2.5 hours today and we still have about 5 more good weeks in the season.

blueh20pc · 09-20-2006, 09:51 PM

More,

After the repower, I've put more hours on the boat in the last three weeks than all told last fall. Mostly cruising, but I'm getting ready to do some serious fishing. Striper season should be GOOD for me!