[temper11]

I love my boat. love it.

I've heard the same expression about the "2 happiest days of your life... etc" and I'm sure that is true for many, but it just hasn't been the case for me.

I bought a used Reinell about 6 years ago and have had more fun with my family in that 6 years than I can put a price tag on. My two oldest (16 and 13)have learned to wakeboard and my two littles (now 8 and 6) just decided this year that they want to try to ski. About 3 years ago I convinced my dad to pull the trigger on an old Pontoon boat he'd been eyeing for a while and he brings out his grill and cooks up steaks, burgers, chicken, dogs.. etc etc right out there in the middle of the lake. We peel off and go skiing/tubing come back and tie up and eat... repeat... repeat. Awesome.

Now I live in CA, so (when we have water and are not in a drought) we have really terrific boating seasons. I also live about 5 minutes from a big beautiful lake. I also picked up a really great boat that hasn't cost me a dime in repair other than standard maintenance. All of those things will definitely weigh into the "worth it" factor in regard to boat ownership. For me... Absolutely worth it - 100%

Regarding Jet skis. They are fun - my sister and brother in law bought a few to add to our summer fun, but I don't think I'd want to only have jet skis or sea doo's. It's nice to be able to get up and move around. That was the consensus from my family as well. Great as additional toys to go along with the pontoon and ski boat, but wouldn't want them over the boats. Take that for what it's worth! If you decide to pull the trigger on one, I hope you have as much fun at it as I've had.

Good luck!