I'm beginning research to buy a powerboat in downtown DC. I grew up
waterskiing and boating alot in my youth and teens, but haven't touched
it
since.

I live in Du Pont circle and would mostly cruise the bay and short
trips up
and down the coast, as well as park the Georgetown waterfront on
saturday
nights. I probably will waterski some, but mostly just cruise fast and
listen to
music. My budget is around $15k-20k, used.

I'm looking more for something fast, instead of something that sleeps 4
or 5.
I would only really need to sleep two, and I'm not sure on traveling
capacity.
The furthest I could ever see going is Hatteras.

I know this will be a process, but I was looking for direction about
docking in
the Washington Powerboat Marina (in the Potomac near Old Town). This
was because
I don't own a car and would like to just taxi out and take the boat out
a few times a week.

I was also interested in sources for comparing and shopping for
powerboats, instead
of only grabbing the latest boating magazine at the bookstore.

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I'm beginning research to buy a powerboat in downtown DC. I grew up
waterskiing and boating alot in my youth and teens, but haven't touched
it
since.

I live in Du Pont circle and would mostly cruise the bay and short
trips up
and down the coast, as well as park the Georgetown waterfront on
saturday
nights. I probably will waterski some, but mostly just cruise fast and
listen to
music. My budget is around $15k-20k, used.

I'm looking more for something fast, instead of something that sleeps 4
or 5.
I would only really need to sleep two, and I'm not sure on traveling
capacity.
The furthest I could ever see going is Hatteras.

I know this will be a process, but I was looking for direction about
docking in
the Washington Powerboat Marina (in the Potomac near Old Town). This
was because
I don't own a car and would like to just taxi out and take the boat out
a few times a week.

I was also interested in sources for comparing and shopping for
powerboats, instead
of only grabbing the latest boating magazine at the bookstore.

I live in Du Pont circle and would mostly cruise the bay and short
trips up and down the coast, as well as park the Georgetown waterfront
on saturday nights.

Check how many actual miles it is from DC to the Bay. You may end up
reconsidering the idea, unless you're talking about a trailer boat. And if
you're talking trailer boat you may want to rethink the 'going to Hatteras'
idea.

I probably will waterski some, but mostly just cruise fast and
listen to music. My budget is around $15k-20k, used.

Good, fast, cheap... pick two.

One web resource to check out:

http://www.partyonthepotomac.com

On 3 Apr 2006 15:52:13 -0700, "Rick" wrote:

I'm beginning research to buy a powerboat in downtown DC. I grew up
waterskiing and boating alot in my youth and teens, but haven't touched
it
since.

I live in Du Pont circle and would mostly cruise the bay and short
trips up
and down the coast, as well as park the Georgetown waterfront on
saturday
nights. I probably will waterski some, but mostly just cruise fast and
listen to
music. My budget is around $15k-20k, used.

I'm looking more for something fast, instead of something that sleeps 4
or 5.
I would only really need to sleep two, and I'm not sure on traveling
capacity.
The furthest I could ever see going is Hatteras.

I know this will be a process, but I was looking for direction about
docking in
the Washington Powerboat Marina (in the Potomac near Old Town). This
was because
I don't own a car and would like to just taxi out and take the boat out
a few times a week.

I was also interested in sources for comparing and shopping for
powerboats, instead
of only grabbing the latest boating magazine at the bookstore.

For 15-20K, that sleeps two, you're probably looking at a 21 foot cuddy
cabin, or thereabouts. I would probably sell mine in that ballpark, if I
were selling. A trip from DC to the Bay is a long way in a boat that size.
To get to Hatteras is probably a nice dream.

If you're talking about Washington Marina, in DC off Maine St, the slip
fees are $9 per foot per month, or $189/month for a 21'er. In Alexandria,
the marina behind the torpedo factory is full. I couldn't find a
"Washington Powerboat Marina" other than mentioned above. Belle Haven
Marina is just south Alexandria. Here is a site that shows some marinas in
and around DC with links. http://tinyurl.com/hgrnp

I live in Alexandria and do my boating in the Chesapeake Bay. About the
closest marina for me is in Deale, MD. When I want to play in the Potomac,
I trailer my boat down.





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Good. Well I guess it's good to qualify the ideas, before moving too
far.
So it's not economical to slip in the Potomac and play in the Bay? I
guess I
don't know DC that well, by water. I'm from IL.

Thanks for the info on the Washington Marina. I work in L'Enfant
and it might be a short walk from here if it's the place I'm thinking.
Someone also mentioned at work renting a slip long term and living on a
boat here (?) The utilities I guess were somewhat reasonable and other
costs, decent.(?) I'd always been curious about going that way. I
live in a small studio condo now and wouldn't mind accomodations that
are "mobile".

If I could ask one last question. Any leads on finding used boats? I
did boats.com, but didn't know if there were others.

On 9 Apr 2006 13:02:47 -0700, "Rick" wrote:

Good. Well I guess it's good to qualify the ideas, before moving too
far.
So it's not economical to slip in the Potomac and play in the Bay? I
guess I
don't know DC that well, by water. I'm from IL.

Thanks for the info on the Washington Marina. I work in L'Enfant
and it might be a short walk from here if it's the place I'm thinking.
Someone also mentioned at work renting a slip long term and living on a
boat here (?) The utilities I guess were somewhat reasonable and other
costs, decent.(?) I'd always been curious about going that way. I
live in a small studio condo now and wouldn't mind accomodations that
are "mobile".

If I could ask one last question. Any leads on finding used boats? I
did boats.com, but didn't know if there were others.

I found mine in the Washington Post. You might also try driving to some of
the local marinas. There are some big ones down towards Woodbridge on the
Occoquan Creek. There is a small marina at Ft Belvoir where there are often
boats for sale as soldiers get reassigned.

What are you looking for?

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'Til next time,

John H

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