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PROPELLER · 10-13-2005, 07:34 AM

I agree with others, I would not buy a carbureted boat. I'ved owned 2. While I've never lost a day on the lake because of them, they were very temperamental starting, they give off alot of fumes & smoke & they required more adjustments than the 2 fuel injected models I've owned.

I do not have a problem docking or valeting somewhere other than where the boat is purchased as long as its somewhere on the lake that the dealer you purchased from is willing to travel to for service. If its a good reputable marina, they should not mind traveling somewhere else to service your boat. Or if you are purchasing a trailer you can tow it to them when it needs service. I do not dock where I purchased & the dealer I purchased from will go anywhere on the lake the for service. As mentioned earlier, their are reputable establishments to winterize & store without buying a boat from them. I do not winterize & store where I purchased or where I dock.

I also would not want to be docked or valet anywhere in Paugus Bay. You will always have to boat through the Weirs Channel 2 times every outing. When you leave & when you return. Also, you mentioned your concern for making sure the family has a great time on the lake (that goes without saying, otherwise why would you boat) so Paugus Bay may not be the best place to start since the Bay & the Channel necessary to access the rest of the lake is the busiest & roughest area on the entire lake especially in a 20' bowrider. For some this may not be a problem, not sure how your family is with lots of wave action, wakes, getting wet & that size boat will get tossed quite a bit in that area. If you or they are skiddish about those things I recommend staying away from docking or valeting in that area.

I must disagree with Charlie though. Where I purchased & where I dock allow you to do your own maintenance. Where I dock also allows other marina techs that are properly insured to work on your boat.

Good luck & enjoy. There is nothing more fun than boating on beautiful summer days on the lake.

10-13-2005, 07:34 AM	#6
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with others, I would not buy a carbureted boat. I'ved owned 2. While I've never lost a day on the lake because of them, they were very temperamental starting, they give off alot of fumes & smoke & they required more adjustments than the 2 fuel injected models I've owned. I do not have a problem docking or valeting somewhere other than where the boat is purchased as long as its somewhere on the lake that the dealer you purchased from is willing to travel to for service. If its a good reputable marina, they should not mind traveling somewhere else to service your boat. Or if you are purchasing a trailer you can tow it to them when it needs service. I do not dock where I purchased & the dealer I purchased from will go anywhere on the lake the for service. As mentioned earlier, their are reputable establishments to winterize & store without buying a boat from them. I do not winterize & store where I purchased or where I dock. I also would not want to be docked or valet anywhere in Paugus Bay. You will always have to boat through the Weirs Channel 2 times every outing. When you leave & when you return. Also, you mentioned your concern for making sure the family has a great time on the lake (that goes without saying, otherwise why would you boat) so Paugus Bay may not be the best place to start since the Bay & the Channel necessary to access the rest of the lake is the busiest & roughest area on the entire lake especially in a 20' bowrider. For some this may not be a problem, not sure how your family is with lots of wave action, wakes, getting wet & that size boat will get tossed quite a bit in that area. If you or they are skiddish about those things I recommend staying away from docking or valeting in that area. I must disagree with Charlie though. Where I purchased & where I dock allow you to do your own maintenance. Where I dock also allows other marina techs that are properly insured to work on your boat. Good luck & enjoy. There is nothing more fun than boating on beautiful summer days on the lake. Last edited by PROPELLER; 10-13-2005 at 07:39 AM.