[beach43ofus]

Boating is a big part of the Florida lifestyle, and Ian has impacted this style of life dramatically.

Of course, its buyer beware on all boat purchases now after Ian damaged so many boats. Nearly anyone buying a costly boat hires a surveyor, & they'll catch most storm damaged boats.

Will that cause new boat prices to increase since higher demand on new due to buyers afraid to buy used?

Will the cost of used go up or down? Wait times on new were 6 months-1 year pre-Ian.

Very few will want boats stored outside on Marina's parking lots after Ian....especially in SW FLA.

In SW FLA, the marina's buildings have been beyond capacity for years now. One weekend 2 years ago, I went to 12 Marina's in SW FLA that had indoor storage, & not 1 had any inside slip for a 30'-32' boat. Now, its going to be even worse. Some stopped adding names to waiting lists. Inside marina slip prices are soaring...if you can even find one....in SW FLA....what about SE FLA?

Boat insurance will skyrocket, and cost of fuel was already high pre-Ian.

The overall cost of ownership of a boat in Florida has risen dramatically in the past 3-4 years.

[Travelassie]

Originally Posted by beach43ofus

Boating is a big part of the Florida lifestyle, and Ian has impacted this style of life dramatically.

Of course, its buyer beware on all boat purchases now after Ian damaged so many boats. Nearly anyone buying a costly boat hires a surveyor, & they'll catch most storm damaged boats.

Will that cause new boat prices to increase since higher demand on new due to buyers afraid to buy used?

Will the cost of used go up or down? Wait times on new were 6 months-1 year pre-Ian.

Very few will want boats stored outside on Marina's parking lots after Ian....especially in SW FLA.

In SW FLA, the marina's buildings have been beyond capacity for years now. One weekend 2 years ago, I went to 12 Marina's in SW FLA that had indoor storage, & not 1 had any inside slip for a 30'-32' boat. Now, its going to be even worse. Some stopped adding names to waiting lists. Inside marina slip prices are soaring...if you can even find one....in SW FLA....what about SE FLA?

Boat insurance will skyrocket, and cost of fuel was already high pre-Ian.

The overall cost of ownership of a boat in Florida has risen dramatically in the past 3-4 years.

We lost our boat in hurricane Ian. It was on the lift off our dock, tied as well as my husband could make it, and the lift as high as it would go to try and keep it out of rising waters. Well, as we watched ( through the hurricane impact windows) during the hurricane, the boat started sliding off the lift downwards, hung there for a while. Then a gust ( I guess it was), blew in, and the boat flipped over and ended up upside down in the water. It was insured, but we will not be replacing that boat. It's still upside down in the canal, waiting for SeaTow to haul it away.

[Corrie22]

people were saying the same right after Andrew.....
...now look at it

long term....boat sales will keep going up

[LKJ1988]

Had two boats and never again jan. Since you can't keep or sell anything anymore there is no point going 80+ miles offshore. Best to go on a Paryboat and leave the cleaning to the crew.

[beach43ofus]

Originally Posted by Travelassie

We lost our boat in hurricane Ian. It was on the lift off our dock, tied as well as my husband could make it, and the lift as high as it would go to try and keep it out of rising waters. Well, as we watched ( through the hurricane impact windows) during the hurricane, the boat started sliding off the lift downwards, hung there for a while. Then a gust ( I guess it was), blew in, and the boat flipped over and ended up upside down in the water. It was insured, but we will not be replacing that boat. It's still upside down in the canal, waiting for SeaTow to haul it away.

Sorry to hear that. Maybe you could rent out your lift to another boat owner. They are at a super premium now. Did the lift mechanism survive? I'd be intested to hear if your insurance company treated you fairy or not. I've had boat fever for 3 years now, but when I couldn't find an indoor slip, the wind left my sails.

I'm so glad I didn't buy one, and have it kept on the Marina's parking lot until an indoor spot opened up. Had I done that, my boat would have been badly damaged, or totaled because my boat would have to be outside for 1-2 yrs until an indoor slot opened up. It would probably been in Englewood.

Since the cost of ownership has shot up so much, I'm sitting on the sidelines watching to see what Ian's impact will be...and the Nov 8th elections.

[beach43ofus]

Originally Posted by LKJ1988

Had two boats and never again jan. Since you can't keep or sell anything anymore there is no point going 80+ miles offshore. Best to go on a Paryboat and leave the cleaning to the crew.

I'm not in to fishing, but I might like it if I tried....I've been only once...30+ year ago...it was okay. I love to eat Grouper, & I'm a pescatarian, so maybe I could get into it more in time.

I've been interested in a crossover boat that can be used for cruising, & fishing, but the fishing part mostly for resale. I've learned re-selling cruisers can take some time, but if you have a boat that can be fished from, they re-sell much easier.

[LKJ1988]

Originally Posted by beach43ofus

I'm not in to fishing, but I might like it if I tried....I've been only once...30+ year ago...it was okay. I love to eat Grouper, & I'm a pescatarian, so maybe I could get into it more in time.

I've been interested in a crossover boat that can be used for cruising, & fishing, but the fishing part mostly for resale. I've learned re-selling cruisers can take some time, but if you have a boat that can be fished from, they re-sell much easier.

It used to be so fun. Go out and get 2000lbs of grouper on one stop and sell them and keep some to eat. They have long been fished out past the point they will ever come back jack. Pink porgies are the best eating fish there is.

[beach43ofus]

Originally Posted by LKJ1988

It used to be so fun. Go out and get 2000lbs of grouper on one stop and sell them and keep some to eat. They have long been fished out past the point they will ever come back jack. Pink porgies are the best eating fish there is.

I have no idea what a Pink Porgie is, but I'll take your word for it. Grouper cost $28/lb+ when I see it in stores, so it must be scarce now.

Anyways, the dream of owning a nice boat/yacht seems to be drifting away from me, and Ian didn't help. I'll keep chartering yachts occasionally to feed my fever.

[LKJ1988]

Originally Posted by beach43ofus

I have no idea what a Pink Porgie is, but I'll take your word for it. Grouper cost $28/lb+ when I see it in stores, so it must be scarce now.

Anyways, the dream of owning a nice boat/yacht seems to be drifting away from me, and Ian didn't help. I'll keep chartering yachts occasionally to feed my fever.

Most of it sits on a boat for days and is caught in other countries. Looks up red porgy and you will see what it is.

[GrouperK]

Originally Posted by beach43ofus

I'm not in to fishing, but I might like it if I tried....I've been only once...30+ year ago...it was okay. I love to eat Grouper, & I'm a pescatarian, so maybe I could get into it more in time.

I've been interested in a crossover boat that can be used for cruising, & fishing, but the fishing part mostly for resale. I've learned re-selling cruisers can take some time, but if you have a boat that can be fished from, they re-sell much easier.

As a licensed captain who demo’d for a few dealerships, center consoles are the most versatile option and hold their resale verrrry well. While they’re advertised more towards fishing, we sold just as many center consoles to people who didn’t fish. Easy to dock, great visibility, lots of deck room, plenty of storage.