First tow boat - Looking for some info

[Clocked92]

Hey everyone, new user here from Canada. I've grown up with runabout boats and seadoo's and now I'm at a point in my life where I can afford a tow boat and have time to use it. I'm more than likely looking at a couple year old GS20 or GS22 however I will demo a few just to see what works best for me. My questions are more in terms of costs associated with a tow boat.

I've already spoken with my insurance company so I roughly know what it'll cost me there. I'm more just curious what other costs I should plan into my purchase?

Gear? (Surf boards, additonal ballast, etc.)
Daily fuel costs?
Regular maintenance costs? I used to do all my own maintenance and winterization on my Seadoo and O/B boat but would likely get the dealer to do it now.
Any other costs?

Thanks!!

[gonefishin5555]

Trailer maintenance is another thing that costs money to maintain. Annual registration fees on the boat and trailer. Launch fees or annual pass for your lake. Annual service at a nautique dealer is an easy 1k I’m going to try doing it myself next year. I just spent $1575 on an upgraded prop, wakemakers ballast kit and engine compartment supports. I don’t know that it was required though you might want a backup prop at some point. We have way too many surfboards, we had old boards and then everyone when out and bought a new boards cause we have a nice boat now. Don’t forget to buy a Yeti for your 100k boat...maybe have it custom gel coated to match your boat or at least get it covered in SeaDek...j/k

[Gtsum2]

I guess costs for gear is dependent on your family/crew. Four in our family so we have 3 surfboards and 3 wakeboards...couple of wakeboard ropes and a surf rope, tube and tube rope...and we usually have friends with us so figure 8-9 like jackets, so it adds up...especially if going with custom boards. These things aren’t miserly on fuel, and current cost of fuel on the water is about $4.10 per gallon at our lake. So it’s easy to spend $250-$350 in a weekend. Don’t forget to see about personal property tax either (Virginia has it and it’s high).


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