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	Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -
	Subject:	Soooo many things to consider
	Date:	5/6/2009 3:10:43 PM

Do you have a ramp on the property or one that's very convenient? How big is the boat and how much gas does it burn? Do you have a boat lift? If so, is it covered? Do you plan to leave the boat out all year?

Here are some things to think about:

Boats take a beating when left out in the elements all year. Sun, mold, wave action, and constant exposure to water will considerably shorten the life of a boat. Boat lift's, garages, boat houses, and storage facilities can all help fight this battle. If you plan to store your boat off the water, you may want a trailer (I try to keep my boats garaged when I know they will not be used for several days). Gas is cheaper off the water (usually 50 cents or more per gallon). You need to decide the "pain factor" of hauling vs. going to the marina, but if you haul gas in cans or get it with the boat on a trailer, find a station that does not use ethanol (bad stuff for boats). Since I garage my boats regularly, I often trailer them outside the neighborhood for a fill-up since that is just as quick as going to the marina and I can save money too.