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Bowrider Boat Ownership Costs: The Complete Guide

Bowrider Boat Ownership Costs: The Complete Guide

A 22-foot bowrider costs $22–$68 per day to own before you leave the dock—$8,000–$25,000 annually. Add financing and you're at $40–$95 per day. Coastal and hurricane-zone owners pay 30–50% more than Midwest lake boaters for the same boat due to higher insurance, marina rates, and UV/salt exposure. Fuel and storage are the two biggest variables. This guide gives you every number you need, sourced from owner data, insurance quotes, marina surveys, and manufacturer specifications across all major U.S. boating markets.

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Center Console Boat Ownership Costs: The Complete Guide

Center Console Boat Ownership Costs: The Complete Guide

A 28-foot center console costs $40–$125 per day to own before you leave the dock—$15,000–$45,000 annually. Add financing and you're at $80–$175 per day. Florida owners pay 30–50% more than Gulf Coast Texas owners for the same boat. Fuel is the wild card—weekly anglers spend $8,000–$15,000/year on gas alone. This guide gives you every number you need, sourced from owner data, insurance quotes, marina surveys, and manufacturer specifications.

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Sailing Catamaran Ownership Costs: The Complete Guide

Sailing Catamaran Ownership Costs: The Complete Guide

A 40-foot catamaran costs $110-$175 per day to own before you leave the dock—$40,000-$64,000 annually. Add financing and you're at $180-$250 per day. Florida owners pay 40-60% more than Great Lakes owners for the same boat. This guide gives you every number you need, sourced from real owner data, insurance quotes, and marina surveys.

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