Warren Buffett advised that the secret of a great marriage is not look, intelligence or money. It is a low expectation to keep a long-lasting relationship.
Boat ownership is like any relationship. There will be ups and downs. If you have a higher expectation on your boat and expect her to be fast, look elegant, comfort inside, then you probably not going to find one. You end up hating the one you have.
A long list of repair and upgrade
Countless repair and upgrade is the number one reason boat owners hate their boats
Many first-time boat owners have no idea how much time, effort, and money they need to spend on repairing and upgrade on their boats. Boat owners are frustrated when they always fix and spend money on their boats.
There is usually a long list of repairs or upgrades if you buy a used boat. If you are a person who wants things done immediately you will be depressed. because you can not get everything done on a boat in one day, one month, or even one year.
There are too many boat owners who have projects not finished after they own their boats for two or three years.
Lack of funds or knowledge
When people do not have the fund or knowledge, they either purchase a used boat or the one that is not exactly what they want. either way, they are going to hate their boats
- Used boats commonly have a long list of repairs or upgrade
- Repair and upgrade of a boat are expensive and time-consuming
- Lack of knowledge of the boat makes things worse. You have to pay someone to fix it, even if it is insignificant stuff.
I only hate things that are broken
Most owners have mixed feelings about their boats. Most times they love her but when things keep on broken their relationship goes sour.
A typical boat owner’s love affair with his ship is like this: this week I am replacing the battery, the task is easy so our relationship is lovely. two weeks ago I have to replace engines and the relationship is tense. I have an up-and-down relationship with my boat.
below is a good video showing you what to check when buying a boat
The hating moment of their boats
People hate their boats in the below situations
- Everything inside the boat slide from one side to the other side when the boat tilt
- Stub their toe on something
- Bang their head on hatch opening
- Can not stick their finger or tools inside to fix something
Wrong boat or wrong expectations
Anyone who hates his boat either has the wrong boat or has the wrong expectations.
If you have the wrong boat then sell it, and get rid of it. Purchase one that fits your need.
If you have a wrong expectation then lower your expectation and face reality.
Do not enjoy the experience on the boat
Some people hate boats because they do not enjoy the experience of the boats
- People get seasick during boating/sailing
- People get bored on the boat because of limited space
- It is usually cold on the boat
- East same food especially on longer passages
- Do not like the hassle of docking
- A painful and lengthy process to lower the mast
- Rocked by the wake of motorboats
- Hardly sit at the front of the ship because of ropes, pulleys, etc.
What kind of boat do people hate most?
The most hated boat is a jet skier or jet skis. it’s not the make of the boat that makes people hate, it’s the driver’s behaviors.
Most people have problems with jet skiers because they cut off other boats, speed in a no-wake zone
People also dislike pontoons that do not know where they are going, block other boats
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect and this applies to boats also.
Every boat has its pros and cons, just like cars. You can not combine all features in one car, such as speed, roomy, comfort, compact design, flexibility, gas saver, etc. You also can not expect all features in one boat. You just can not have all. what do we do? enjoy all and deal with the annoying parts.
How you are going to use the boat decide what boat should you choose. Everyone is not looking for the same thing out of a boat
Summary
If you think of the economy, the stock market, and taxes, your boat is probably among the few things you do not hate.
Most boat owners have mixed feelings towards their boats, just like an old saying
The happiest day of a sailor is the day he sells his boat
The happiest day of a sailor is also the day he buys his boat
