B.o.a.t.

[DiGia54D]

Pat if I had a 200G motor home...I would have to live in it..lol

[Dave M]

Cheap

Boat racing can be the cheapest pro/am sport to compete in. It can also be the most expensive. Depends on your version and how hard you want to go. Networking is KEY to winning in boat racing.

If you learn some basic skills, you can build your own race hulls for under 2g, you can build your own engines for well under 2g. Depends on what class you want to race, and some things. On those same classes you can do cheap, you can find very expensive if you farm it all out. Again, networking is key... Avoid the folks that are in it to make a living at it, or make some good money off builds. That will skyrocket a budget racer. Learn some simple skills and go for it. It is not rocket science to build a boat. Even the latest designs are not difficult.

I got into car racing for three years. It is without a doubt more expensive. But you do a LOT more bang for your buck as well, so if you calculated it out at a sportsman level, the cost per lap might be comparable. I am not sure. But the outly of cash for car racing is up front every weekend, and the prize money is a lot more than boats in a lot of cases at local tracks.

What we do in Mod/Pro/stock boat racing is no different than the local dirt track or paved 1/2mile track that they race at every weekend. We are a hobby. A vehicle from which to have fun and enjoy our lives.

[blueskyracer]

Boat racing can be the cheapest pro/am sport to compete in. It can also be the most expensive. Depends on your version and how hard you want to go. Networking is KEY to winning in boat racing.

If you learn some basic skills, you can build your own race hulls for under 2g, you can build your own engines for well under 2g. Depends on what class you want to race, and some things. On those same classes you can do cheap, you can find very expensive if you farm it all out. Again, networking is key... Avoid the folks that are in it to make a living at it, or make some good money off builds. That will skyrocket a budget racer. Learn some simple skills and go for it. It is not rocket science to build a boat. Even the latest designs are not difficult.

I got into car racing for three years. It is without a doubt more expensive. But you do a LOT more bang for your buck as well, so if you calculated it out at a sportsman level, the cost per lap might be comparable. I am not sure. But the outly of cash for car racing is up front every weekend, and the prize money is a lot more than boats in a lot of cases at local tracks.

What we do in Mod/Pro/stock boat racing is no different than the local dirt track or paved 1/2mile track that they race at every weekend. We are a hobby. A vehicle from which to have fun and enjoy our lives.

Very true Dave.. We have a neighbor who always says " there is a guy for that" he is book smart and particle dumb..Maybe that's why he is always complaining about no money.. If I could not do the boats and motors then we could not afford this and so many folks are willing to help a person so there is no reason to pay big bucks to play..

[ricochet112]

even a good set of pings costs more than a C stock hydro.

'bout even really

s55 3-pw 999.00
anser 9.5* 399.00
i25 3w 249.00
i25 hybrid 219.00
2-tour wedges 258.00
anser putter 299.00

total $2432.00

can you still get a CSH for $2400.00?

I always heard it was Break Out Another Thousand...a boat is just a hole in the water to throw money into.

Go-Karts even cost more than stock outboard.

[runabout333]

Last years Nike driver new on ebay------- 69.99
Tour edge irons 5-pw and 3 &4 hybrids----Rock Bottom Golf.Com-----79.99
New but 2 year old Calloway Warbird 3-wood---Calloway Outlet Store-89.99
New but 2 year old Adams 5- wood on ebay--------------------------55.99
New but 2 year old Odessy mallet putter--- Edwin Watts--------------69.99
Closeout Datrick bag from TGW.COM----------------------------------49.99
Gear-4 Golf SW & LW................................................ ....................59.99
Total Package-----------475.93
Still can't afford too much race stuff.

[runabout333]

My wife's golf package::::
Cleveland 365 Black driver-----------------399.99
Adams 5-wood----------------------------129.99
Calloway 7- wood 99.99
Adams Tight Lies irons 4-pw---------------299.99
Odessy putter-----------------------------149.99
Cleveland SW--GW--LW--------------------229.99
New Sun Mountain Bag---------------------169.99
Total Package 1479.93-- But she is an 80's golfer...

[raceright]

'bout even really

s55 3-pw 999.00
anser 9.5* 399.00
i25 3w 249.00
i25 hybrid 219.00
2-tour wedges 258.00
anser putter 299.00

total $2432.00

can you still get a CSH for $2400.00?

I always heard it was Break Out Another Thousand...a boat is just a hole in the water to throw money into.

Go-Karts even cost more than stock outboard.

close enough

[seanp3]

Boat racing? don't make me laugh :-) like Pat said you guys have it good. I'm into pro photography now. Don't even get me started on the cost of living in Washington, DC ... Boat Racing lol lol Child's play chump change. We pay $2500 a month for a efficiency apartment in town. Parking $200 a month, two bags of grocery $100.. child day care $1500 per month, daily transportation $5 and don't even talk about tickets to a fun event :-)

Rock on with your boat racing self :-) meet in in DC and watch your bank account drain to zero :-)

Canon 5D III $3299, EF 100-400Lmm lens $1699, EF 24-70mm Lens $2299 just to have the basics for a professional setup. That will sink a hole in your wallet fast

[raceright]

Canon 5D III $3299, EF 100-400Lmm lens $1699, EF 24-70mm Lens $2299 just to have the basics for a professional setup. That will sink a hole in your wallet fast

All that photo stuff for business or fun?,,How About Bowling that's fun??lolololo

[HRTV]

Canon 5D III $3299, EF 100-400Lmm lens $1699, EF 24-70mm Lens $2299 just to have the basics for a professional setup. That will sink a hole in your wallet fast

Hey Sean plus I live in DC $$$$$$$$$$$$ :-) Average home sales in a decent part of town $500,000. Average rent in a safe area $2,000. Monthly transit cost $200 forget about eating lunch at work in the city :-)

Average cost of a food run coming home with two bags from the grocery store = $100.00

[runabout333]

Move to Ft. Myers, Fl.
3BR--2BA-- 1 car garage---1400SF.
Appraised for 359,000 in 2008.
Bought it in 2012 for 122,000 complete and furnished!!!
I buy disposable 27 shot cameras for 7.99!!!
Cheaper to buy race photos from the guys in R-12..

[john527]

$$$$$$$$$$

"SPEED COSTS MONEY...HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO?"

[propfxrO84]

New Skeeter bass boat with 250 SHO Yamaha (4 stroke), power poles (2), latest side imaging electronics, tandem trailer. Sticker = $71K. Soooooo, any kneel down/lay down boat racing= next to nothing. I don't know how many boat racers we would have left if you needed to make that upgrade every year???

[seanp3]

Hey Sean plus I live in DC $$$$$$$$$$$$ :-) Average home sales in a decent part of town $500,000. Average rent in a safe area $2,000. Monthly transit cost $200 forget about eating lunch at work in the city :-)

Average cost of a food run coming home with two bags from the grocery store = $100.00

Dan, I'm sure you could find something cheaper in the region 10 area especially on the east side of the cascades. Heck, I'd even let you run my boat.

Just messing with you

[mercguy]

Dan, I'm sure you could find something cheaper in the region 10 area especially on the east side of the cascades. Heck, I'd even let you run my boat.

Just messing with you

remember.....Dan USED to own a Darneille CSH!!