Are gas prices effecting the boat market?

sheen 08-22-2005, 6:19 PM

Just wanted to get everyone's two cents on how the gas prices are effecting the boat market. I have noticed many dealers in my area that still have boats left over from the boat show in February! We still ride just as much but it sure gets into the pocket a bit more! It will be interesting to see what happens if and when prices hit the $3.00 mark. I have a buddy who owns a start-up company who makes a new sensor for seat belts in automobiles. His Investors just pulled funding because the auto market is expected to plummet due to the rise in fuel. It will be interesting to see how the boat industry is effected if they haven't been already...

(boarderbabe) · (boarderbabe) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-22-2005, 6:24 PM

I don't know about the sells in boats, but to fill our Tige` is a $60-75 chunk, which used to be around only $30-35. In Colorado, gas has hit a record of $2.97 in Vail, (which is expensive anyway, but still). The cost is cutting into our grocery expence, but, I would rather board than eat anyway. Hehe~
*Danielle

(mjmurphy53711) · (mjmurphy53711) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-22-2005, 6:25 PM

I dont ride any less at all, nothing keeps me off the water.....and if any of us can spend that much on the boat, what is another twenty bucks in gas each day?

maybe this makes the case for riding cable once in awhile......

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(mjmurphy53711) · (mjmurphy53711) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-22-2005, 6:27 PM

danielle, you ride near vail? i lived in summit county last season and am planning on returning this season.......but was told there was nowhere to ride in the mountains.

(boarderbabe) · (boarderbabe) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-22-2005, 6:38 PM

Mike, I live down closer to Denver, but I looked up on GASbuddy.com and it said the highest was in Vail. I pay the annual $$$fee$$$ to ride at Stanley, which is only about 10 minutes from where I live. If you're ever down here, and want a pull, send me an e*mail, and we'll hook up or something. Always looking for other riders and such.
*Danielle

(just_board) · (just_board) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 08-22-2005, 6:52 PM

gas sucks, too bad everything runs on it.

fun don't come free..

mile_high_rider 08-22-2005, 6:56 PM

I have gone to Powell every year of my life(22) at least one trip a year, and to my recolaction(sp) I have never seen what I did this year. When we were there in June, we only saw one cabin cruiser over 33' on the lake. many in slips, but only one crusin', also we saw at least ten house boats still attached to their bouys with boats tied,and people on them. This is a first for me, and an indication that gas is affecting the way things are done.

(greatdane) · (greatdane) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-22-2005, 6:57 PM

My guess...
$3 per gallon will effect your next car purchase, but probably not your next boat purchase.
$5 per gallon will effect your next boat purchase.

mile_high_rider 08-22-2005, 6:58 PM

danielle, were you been on my need a third requests. I got a substance with like 20 mins of riding on it, and I know you work were I bought it. Hook a brotha up. lol.

(madchild1) · (madchild1) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 08-22-2005, 10:03 PM

it get's a little pricey when filling a 65 gallon gas tank each weekend. it hurts when you have to give the gas dock 2 c-notes.

xtremrider 08-23-2005, 8:24 AM

cost $150 to fill the tank last weekend. THe gas prices are going to change my buying decision, i am going to get a bit smaller engine. No 400hp big block for me.

robertt 08-23-2005, 8:29 AM

GD is right on. $3.00 a gallon will not change much, but it might keep a few goobers off the lake early in the morning tubing.

$5.00/gallon will change alot of things. I think it will be there within 3 years at the marina pumps.

(toyotafreak) · (toyotafreak) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 08-23-2005, 9:10 AM

Maybe if prices go to $5, people will stop power turning ;-)

Maybe it'll push us to run with less ballast.

Maybe it'll reward those boats that throw a fun wake when really lightly loaded.

During our last trip to Havasu, we took a cruise day and went from the Bridge up a little past Needles. GPS said we were 33 miles from the marina by air. Did a little riding little backtracking here and there, ended up cruising a little faster than normal (low 30's), etc., but at the end of the day I was pretty sure the fuel gauge was broke: read 1/4 left in the 43 gallon tank. $80-something bucks of Chevron Super for an afternoon of cruising around.

I'd hate to be filling up a Magic, etc.

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-23-2005, 9:14 AM

were all going to be forced to sell our boats and buy waverunners, haha

(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-23-2005, 11:28 AM

We aint far from $5/gallon...I paid $4.04/gallon at Bridge Bay/Shasta Lake last week. Total: $1700 for 2 boats and the houseboat for a week!

(wakeforce139) · (wakeforce139) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 08-23-2005, 1:35 PM

I am surprised that no one pointed out the grammatical error in this thread yet, it's actually in quite a few places too. Anyone care to guess what it may be? It may AFFECT the way you use certain words in the future...

(garyw) · (garyw) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 08-23-2005, 3:21 PM

My gas bill for the boat for the month of july was right at $600.00 its not stopping the riding, but it is definetelly cutting into my beer money

wakeskirider 08-23-2005, 3:26 PM

Luckily this is not an English teacher message board.

260searay 08-23-2005, 4:14 PM

I have to pay 280/gallon right now and have a hundred gallon tank. That is 280 to fill up!

(wakeme884) · (wakeme884) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-23-2005, 4:47 PM

I also thought the high price would keep people off the water. Last weekend there was even more than usual people on the water. The only thing Ive noticed is the big gofast 5 gallons per mile boats arent out there. I would imagine some boat dealers are willing to deal on their stock thats not moving.

(roberto) · (roberto) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-23-2005, 4:55 PM

Glad my boat doesn't run on NyQuil. That shtuff is like $106/gallon.

(mmobius2001) · (mmobius2001) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 08-24-2005, 10:49 AM

i believe it doesnt mess w/ boating as much as the SUV market

(airrantz) · (airrantz) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 08-24-2005, 11:05 AM

It affects my tow vehicle more than anything. 9.3mpg hurts, but I'm still driving over the pass this weekend. Top ramen is looking more and more like a part of my everyday diet. Or McChickens for a buck.

(ramhouse) · (ramhouse) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 08-24-2005, 2:56 PM

No, still go out 3 to 4 times a week. Just hurts when a monthly fule bill of $500.00 a month comes in.

(gmarkham1) · (gmarkham1) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 08-25-2005, 1:59 PM

Mike Murphy..."I dont ride any less at all, nothing keeps me off the water"

What the hell has been going on the last week? LOL

tommcat 08-25-2005, 2:20 PM

i hope the prices cause a bunch of people to sell their boats, that way when it's time for me to buy one in the spring they will be cheaper;)

(mjmurphy53711) · (mjmurphy53711) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-25-2005, 2:40 PM

ha! alcohol? im back though dont you worry.......glad i gave you something to post about though!
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southwaker 08-26-2005, 10:02 AM

Gas prices are way too high at the moment!!!

(bigpapaf1f) · (bigpapaf1f) **Join Date: May 2005** 08-26-2005, 11:02 AM

Today I was in gustine today Diesel is 3.49!!!! 3.49!!! I did not even see how much gas was I was havin a hard time gettin past how much Diesel was. I am not even goin to be able to get to the lake. Its goin to cost me like 100 bucks to fill my truck.