Hello From Brisbane. Just bought my first owned boat a mustang cruiser 3800. Learning so much so quickly. Boat really does mean bring on another thousand. I have a young family and love the essence of boating with the family.
Boating as a family will forever change the shape and fabric of the entire clan... Congratulations on starting on an adventurous wholesome lifestyle with genuinely sincere friends who share your passion...
That being said... Start saving some money now for when one of the kids won't stop going on about having his/her own boat!
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