How have increased gasoline prices impacted your time on the boat?

[Duke 7184]

The increse in fuel prices hasn't had much of an impact on the cost of opperating our boat - yet. However, fuel cost for the trip to / from the marina are becomming worthy of note. Also, as inland sailors, we are seeing the increas in shipping cost from UPS and FEDX for our maintenance supplies.

In another season of two we are going to be needing to replace our sails. I wonder how much of an impact we might see in this area.

[US27inKS]

I voted "minimal" because I have been able to spend more time on the boat. Instead of running out to grab a meal, I can get my wife to agree to grill or cook at the clubhouse. Running out to get dinner had been burning a half tank of gas, not to mention the Wal-mart run while we're in town. We could easily spend an extra Benjamin between the gas, food and wally world.

[SURV69]

I expect to use my boat more often this year(SAILBOAT).

In the past, I would drive my truck to the boat. This year I will very rarely drive my truck . . . I'll drive my motorcycle and I'll spend a few days at a time on the boat.

IF I had a powerboat, I'd be more concerned.