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Originally Posted by Yamsailor View Post
I do not dispute sailing costs a lot of money nor do I dispute that it is worth it if you like or love the sport/lifestyle. For the situation here in the mid-atlantic/north east--The bottom line is the average financial resources available for this lifestyle or for anything requiring disposable income is decreasing. This is a fact on the ground. Furthermore, in my opinion, I believe this will be the situation for the foreseeable future.

If you think owning a boat is expensive wait until you change boats...thats where the real financial hit comes...selling brokerage fees, delivery costs, crystalized depreciation...my lesson was better learn fast what you want cause playing "flip this boat" could send you to the poor house...
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