Web Sites:
Portals: Yahoo, Google, BoatLinks
discoverboating.com

Boat Products - Used Boats:
BoatTraderonline.com/
iboats.com

Tests and Reviews:
Boating World
Motor Boating
PowerBoat mag.

Shows:
Shows at boatlinks.com
New York National Boat Show 1st week in Jan
Atlantic City International Power Boat Show 1st week in Feb

Magazines:
Boating magazines rated at LifeTips.com
1. Boating
2. Motor Boating Magazine
3. Trailer Boats Magazine
4. Boating World
5. PowerBoat Magazine Info

weight  Boat & Engine  Trailor
18'     2,300-2,500      700-850 lbs.


Engines:
Volvo
3.0GL/SX I-4 135 HP
4.3DP    V-6  225 HP Same as SX but with  Dual Prop
4.3SX    V-6  225 HP GL - carburetors, GXi - advanced fuel injection
        fuel injection - reduced fuel consumption and improved control of emissions

Costs:
Insurance $330/yr.
Gas  $30/day
Bouy rental (Tahoe): $2,660/season  $425/week  $950/mo.
Gantry launching (High & Dry) $30 each way (≤ 21')
Ramp (Obexer's) $20 (in & out same day)
 Insurance $350/yr
  Gas 5 gal/hr. ($30/hr. in 2008)

Used '87 19' 260 HP cobalt $4,500

See prices at CaptainKirby.com Homewood

last updated 5 Feb 2005