Wat should we get a pool or a boat?

Question

Wat should we get a pool or a boat?

Answer 1

won't catch many fish with a pool!

;)

Answer 2

I'd get a large trailerable sailboat, like a MacGregor or the new Hunter 27' Edge, but with a much smaller engine.

Most pools don't really get used all that much and you'll probably spend about the same amount of money for both.

You can't take a pool with you when you move, a boat you can. A trailetrable allows you to take it anywhere, launch it and enjoy a variety of water areas.

It can also be used for overnight camping while traveling to your new lake or resorvoir or ocean spot.

You won't have  slip fees and repairs can be done at home.

Usually you'll have to have repairmen fix your pool and keep it maintained.

If you enjoy the outdoors, especially on the water, the trailerables can often go right up on the beach..(i.e. West Wight Potter's 15' and 19').

I've been sailing for over 20 years and even just enjoy sitting in the covered cockpit, sipping a drink and watching the ducks and other waterfowl enjoy themselves, also.

Just my opinion... it really depends on what you plan to do.

A motor boat will cost quite a bit what with the gas being as high as it is....

On my sailboat, I've still got 4.5 gallons of the 5 gallons I had at the beginning of the year.  I only use the engine to get out of and into the slip.

Thanks

sloopy

Answer 3

I've been a boater for over 40 years, and have lived on one for several years.  I had a pool in the backyard in Florida.  Ever notice how little it gets used.   I'm not saying most boats get used a lot more, but if you plan on using it, I can tell you it's very relaxing, and the view is spectacular.

Answer 4

Who is "we"?

They will decide.

Answer 5

The pool, boat is an acranim for 'Break Out Another Thousand' the pool in the long term will be cheaper. Also if there is a fire or natural disaster you can use the water.

Answer 6

You can't sell a pool if it is in ground. I say boat. We have 2 boats and a pool and I definatly use the boat more it is a lot more fun. You can learn to ski, wke board, knee board and much more. The pool does not need insurance though and might be cheaper too. but they have about the same amount of work.

Answer 7

Boats are more versatile and provide more varied fun than a pool can. You can sail or go fishing and if it has a cabin, you can use it for accommodation. You can learn a lot from having a boat - sailing skills, navigation, marine engines, tram leadership, crisis management, planning. You can also lose your boat.

Pools are fun at home and can add to the value of your home. Everyone can learn to swim in a decent pool. A small pool is useless for anything other than splashing about and cooling off.

Pools and boats are good places for a party.

Both pools and boats need maintenance.

Both carry a risk of drowning.

Personally I would prefer to own my own boat and to use a public pool or swim in the sea/lake/river.

Answer 8

know people with boats...know people with a pool...know people who have both...guess the choice lies with what you think will get the most use and be most enjoyed.

my vote though since you came to our forum of course would be to have you get a boat!

good luck!!!

Answer 9

Boat!

Answer 10

If you want to swim every day/week, get a pool. If you want to go for a swimm in different locations evfery few weeks/months, get a boat.

Sadly, pools, just loke boats, don't always get used as much as was thought when purchased.

Want a compromis, get a yacht, stuff the cockpit drains and fill up the cockpit water then you ahve a pool on a boat. Break out the Margarita's!

Answer 11

Pools aren't often a bank repo' selling at 40% off.

Boats are.

Wait awhile and banks will sell repo' toys even cheaper.

You might as well wait in a pool.