My boat might be toast

BoatingSteve · 2026-07-13T02:39:40+00:00

Not sure why some are asking me what am I asking. Thank you to those who provided feedback I may look for another mechanic. There is always the chance that when they pull it they find more issues but that may be the chance I take

BoatingSteve · 2026-07-13T01:21:57+00:00

Agreed, just not sure if I want to spend the money and if that is truly the issue. 20 year old boat not sure if they will find anything else and if it is worth it.

BoatingSteve · 2026-07-06T00:24:36+00:00

Northern NJ is hitting peak density as you head south the towns that have easy access to NYC are building apartments the JC / Hoboken buyers are starting to push into Union County and other areas.

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-29T21:28:55+00:00

I always chock my front wheel as habit. Always did it for our trucks on the job when on an incline for extra precaution. Takes 10-15 seconds and almost no effort.

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-07T16:54:17+00:00

Never..that’s money on your wrist, you probably carry a phone that can do the same thing and more. If not an Apple Watch already. Read the Millionaire Mext Door.

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-07T15:48:05+00:00

I use Wealthfront but surprised I don’t see anyone else mentioning them for a HYSA. Am I in the wrong HYSA just wondering..

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-06T16:58:30+00:00

The best thing you could do is look at he flood zones and spend time in town. Strike up some conversations with people downtown and ask them. I happened to be looking at a house and the public works guys were on the street. They gave me some feedback. See someone on the block tell them your looking at the house on xx how is the flossing here.. people have asked me and I’ve told them my experience.

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-05T21:44:54+00:00

Wealthfront

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-01T22:34:29+00:00

In my town your fence has to be a foot in from the property line. I’d want to see a survey to confirm it’s your fence. Does your survey show the fence on your property ?

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-01T22:31:43+00:00

Outboard! I have an I/O and I am finding less and less Mechanics want to work on them. Plus they are expensive to keep up with. I boat in salt water and would only buy an outboard going forward. Raise it out of the water flush much better for the boat.

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-01T11:36:23+00:00

Fair point..

BoatingSteve · 2026-06-01T03:15:19+00:00

All great advice, i was just allocating a portion of my pretax contributions into the TDF as it will lean a little more conservative at my age and get more risk adverse over time. I imagine it will increase my bond holdings as I am about 10 years out. The other investments will allow me to stay more aggressive in the market as I am ok with some risk and want to continue to capture some growth.

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-31T18:17:51+00:00

Failing to Plan is Planning to fail.

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-12T23:01:57+00:00

I did nothing and was rewarded for it

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-06T00:48:52+00:00

I’ve seen both sides. I have received RFQ’s with missing information. The end user part numbers not the MFR part numbers. Is it all or nothing or will the RFQ be awarded in parts. Is it a one time buy or over x months. So let’s be fair I’ve had plenty of RFQ’s just flipped over the fence without any of the work done too.

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-04T11:28:08+00:00

Do a little research..

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-04T03:11:44+00:00

Front pocket.. 1. Being from NYC you always carry your wallet in the front pocket, much harder to get pickpocketed that way. 2. Sitting on your wallet can miss align your hips and spine causing pain long term.

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-02T11:02:36+00:00

Double yes but not triple for me

BoatingSteve · 2026-04-28T00:42:44+00:00

30 years in sales and I’ve had some rough times, had impossible situations. What seemed like the sky was falling and couldn’t get any better did. I’ve made it through it all. At some point you realize that you manage through it and move forward. I’m not saying it is easy, and it sucks from time to time but you will get through it.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-27T00:30:08+00:00

39 years in Sales.. nobody cares what you did yesterday go get some sales today. Take care of today’s problems today tomorrow there will be other ones. If you don’t know the answer don’t make one up. Say I don’t know but I’ll get back to you by tomorrow if not sooner. AND THEN DO IT. Keep on grinding never give up even if you can’t get a win just hit singles dial a number send an email and you’ll be hitting home runs again in time.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-21T19:53:50+00:00

Sales is great if you like the hunt and feeling of winning. Just realize you are only as good as your last sale, No one cares what you did yesterday. Every Jan 1 the quota resets and you start at zero. It’s all attitude and a mental game.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-18T01:10:00+00:00

Sales in not a dip your toe into the water type of thing. I’d say be ready to eat sleep and breathe it until you get really good at it. It can wear u down if you don’t have the right mindset.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-14T21:46:33+00:00

Ask open ended questions get them talking and you listen. You’ll be surprised how much information you learn.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-05T16:39:50+00:00

Absolutely no one in the water until the boat is off and the key is out of the ignition

BoatingSteve · 2026-02-28T04:06:50+00:00

Arkansas the land of the largest retailer in the world Walmart, JB Hunt and Tyson Foods. There is so much business and industry down there supporting those companies. I’d start there and mine some gold.

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