| hyper1 |
Please Vote and post a true income range for the boaters on this site if you would like to. Please be as close to correct as possible.
This is no personal info, Dont list your name or anything...just take the poll. I was wanting to see the average income of a speedwake memeber....NOTHING PERSONAL.......gee whiz......
IF YOU DO NOT FEEL RIGHT TO VOTE PLEASE DONT!!!
I DONT KNOW IF THE MODERATORS CAN SEE WHO VOTED OR NOT................................. |
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| cuda |
| So far, about 40K in the hole this year. :( |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
| I think thats' way too personal.. Only way you'll get that info from me is to loan me couple hundred grand at 0% interest.. :devious: |
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| Horse power |
quote:
Originally posted by Rattlesnake Jake
I think thats' way too personal.. Only way you'll get that info from me is to loan me couple hundred grand at 0% interest.. :devious:
Thats what i was thinking.. :D |
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| shaken knot stirred |
| WTF??? Are you looking for a sugar daddy! :laugher: |
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| dominator scott |
I will share most anything with my fellow members on this site. But I gotta draw the line here. Sorry.
But if you must know. Not enough. :unhappy1: |
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| cfm |
If you give me 5k I'll let you know what anyone makes - legally and illegally.
BTW: It's an extra 5k for info on the illegal part.
Information is always available for the right price. :winker: |
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| Horse power |
quote:
Originally posted by shaken knot stirred
WTF??? Are you looking for a sugar daddy! :laugher:
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| cfm |
quote:
Originally posted by shaken knot stirred
WTF??? Are you looking for a sugar daddy! :laugher:
Cool ! I get to bring this pic back out !!!! :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
quote:
Originally posted by dominator scott
Not enough. :unhappy1:
That should be added. Then there would be about 10,000 responses.. :p: |
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| hyper1 |
no guys you dont have to post anything just vote on the poll, I dont want to know who makes what, I just want to know what the average of a speedwake member income range.
NOTHING PERSONAL!!! :yawn: |
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| Horse power |
quote:
Originally posted by cfm
Cool ! I get to bring this pic back out !!!! :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:
:laugher: :laugher:
Thats a good photo. :laugher: |
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| hyper1 |
Me myself I live in a cheap 200,000 home which is low by todays standards, and I make 75,000 a year.....I beleive I am in the lower 15% on this website.
I dont need to know anyone;s income by name...just a simple poll..............Is that asking to much?
Where does this cross the line?
I DO NOT WORK FOR THE IRS!!! But I am a government employee.....lol.....
Thanks and please dont take this the wrong way.
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| dominator scott |
quote:
Originally posted by hyper1
no guys you dont have to post anything just vote on the poll, I dont want to know who makes what, I just want to know what the average of a speedwake member income range.
NOTHING PERSONAL!!! :yawn:
Why would you want to know this? |
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by cfm
Cool ! I get to bring this pic back out !!!! :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:
not the last time I check........ and I am not looking for anyone. I am married with 2 kids........You guys must be having summer weekend blues! |
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| 29Scarabthunder |
| Probably because this hobby that we all injoy is a very expensive one! Asking peoples incomes is a bit much. I prefere the what do you do thread. That way you can see what a person does and get an idea of the type of work they do and relevent money they may make. |
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by dominator scott
Why would you want to know this?
Just trying to figure out what income bracket it takes to own property like I see on here.
I dont see it on my income at all, and I dont want to know what you do for a living either.
If this really offends anyone I will pull it down, email me at Watersracing@mchsi.com and I will take your suggestions. I am sorry for the negitive post if you are offended. |
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by 29Scarabthunder
Probably because this hobby that we all injoy is a very expensive one! Asking peoples incomes is a bit much. I prefere the what do you do thread. That way you can see what a person does and get an idea of the type of work they do and relevent money they may make.
If I asked your personal income I could see it being a problem, but a Poll does not ID you in any way, no one knows who even takes the poll......this is why I dont see the alarm. |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
quote:
Originally posted by hyper1
Me myself I live in a cheap 200,000 home which is low by todays standards, and I make 75,000 a year.....I beleive I am in the lower 15% on this website.
Jeff
I'll bet ya you're wrong. I live comfortably. Retired on a fixed income. House value about 25k below yours.
That's all i have to say..
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| KIDLE$$ |
I don't mind the poll question.......
good topic. |
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by Rattlesnake Jake
I'll bet ya you're wrong. I live comfortably. Retired on a fixed income. House value about 25k below yours.
That's all i have to say..
:(
Jake I am sorry if this poll upset you.
Please dont be offended.
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| cfm |
quote:
Originally posted by hyper1
If I asked your personal income I could see it being a problem, but a Poll does not ID you in any way, no one knows who even takes the poll......this is why I dont see the alarm.
This is true and just so you know I'm playin around - Friday night with no boating in sight so throwin some humor.
BTW: you may want to put a '+' next to that 200k.
Oh, don't forget about the '-' in frt of that '0' so some of us can use the poll too. :laugher: :laugher: |
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| dominator scott |
quote:
Originally posted by Rattlesnake Jake
I'll bet ya you're wrong. I live comfortably. Retired on a fixed income. House value about 25k below yours.
That's all i have to say..
:(
I agree with Jake on this. Cribs worth about 165K,Dominators a 1994 and my Dodge truck has a 100k on the odometer. I'm not anywhere close to chittin' in high clover by any means. :winker: |
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by KIDLE$$
I don't mind the poll question.......
good topic.
Thanks Man, I didnt see what I did wrong to be called a HOMO and to say that I was asking personal questions when the poll does not list a name at all. I just dont know?????
A 12 year old could vote on dads computer and we would never know???? so maybe I didnt see something........ Owell.
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| dominator scott |
| Oh I forgot though. Kid is 18 and gone so thats like gettin a raise in itself. :laugher: |
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| cfm |
Hyper1 and others - just so you know some forum software and options clicked on let the moderators see 'who voted what.'
You may want to check with Jeff if he can see this or not.
That was a good statement for:
'Wanna knowhow I know that ?' :eek: :dead: |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
quote:
Originally posted by hyper1
Jake I am sorry if this poll upset you.
Please dont be offended.
Jeff
Not offended at all Jeff, and i did vote truthfully. ;)
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by dominator scott
I agree with Jake on this. Cribs worth about 165K,Dominators a 1994 and my Dodge truck has a 100k on the odometer. I'm not anywhere close to chittin' in high clover by any means. :winker:
I did not need to know this, I just would have liked your poll vote....no personal info
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| 201liberator |
quote:
Originally posted by cfm
This is true and just so you know I'm playin around - Friday night with no boating in sight so throwin some humor.
BTW: you may want to put a '+' next to that 200k.
Oh, don't forget about the '-' in frt of that '0' so some of us can use the poll too. :laugher: :laugher:
My thoughts exactly. Some people who own boats that cost over $250,000 probably earn more than $200K per year or they did at one time and have a nice nest egg.
I think I need to earn a lot more. I want a big boat, but I don't want to sweat the payments (or have no payments). The only way that will happen is to earn a lot more. |
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| hyper1 |
quote:
Originally posted by cfm
Hyper1 and others - just so you know some forum software and options clicked on let the moderators see 'who voted what.'
You may want to check with Jeff if he can see this or not.
That was a good statement for:
'Wanna knowhow I know that ?' :eek: :dead:
I never thought of that, maybe he will chime in and let us know....I need to edit the first post..... |
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| cfm |
quote:
Originally posted by dominator scott
I agree with Jake on this. Cribs worth about 165K,Dominators a 1994 and my Dodge truck has a 100k on the odometer. I'm not anywhere close to chittin' in high clover by any means. :winker:
Are you kiddin about your house ?
Damn, I need to move !!!!
Your garage is bigger than my house. Well, close to it. We have a very small place and ours is a good chunck more $$$$. Street value.
And I'm on a dirt road (and surrounded by dirt roads) with only 1/2 acre of land. :dead: :dead:
Wholly crap !!!!! |
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| hyper1 |
heck my shop in my yard is only 22 ft by 22 ft, My boat cant go inside. My house is 2405 ft, but there is noway to get it inside. I need a bigger shop....but then again I live in a low income area outside of Columbus Ga, we have fort benning next to us so that is why the average income is so low.
I drive a old 1996 Cummins Dually that I bought back in 96 with 95,000 on it now. but would love to have a real boat...amybe one day~ :unhappy1: |
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| Speedwake |
| the moderators including me the forum admin cannot see who voted. |
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| hyper1 |
Thanks for clearing that up Jeff
Jeff |
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| djm |
Seems like a simple enough poll. I voted.
It amazes me how different folks will surprise you with their net worth. The ones who appear to be loaded may be 1 paycheck from broke, and the ones who appear to not have squat may have millions. |
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| Mopower |
Took an early retirement package almost 3 years ago , so I'm making considerably less :(
The money is the only thing I miss from my real job. It was nice :rolleyes: |
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| DonMan |
I don`t mind voting. I don`t see what the big deal is ....
I don`t think you`ll get a true feel for what you`re trying to obtain though. Case in point : I am in the upper bracket of your poll, but I probably have one of the least expensive boats of anyone here. . $13K.
I also live in a modest home $130K.
I drive a 2005 Dodge 2500 pickup and my wife has a 97 Camaro.
I owe money on my house and pickup. I have one teenager living at home ...
How`s that for some personal info ? :) |
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| DonMan |
Another note :
As you may well know, it`s a matter of priorities. I know guys who own boats worth more than their home. |
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| Mopower |
| Income's not everything. It's also what you owe. House , boat , 2 Vettes , 2 SUVs and an F350 diesel all paid for :cool: :D :p: |
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| 1adamb |
| I voted, no big deal. I was wondering the same thing, how do people afford 200K + boats.... I have maybe 20K tops into my boat (1/2 of that engine work), and I feel that is probably too much since it's just a toy. If I owned a expensive boat I would probably never drive it, be too busy keeping it clean and afraid of scratching it to enjoy it :D |
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| Super24 |
quote:
Originally posted by djm
It amazes me how different folks will surprise you with their net worth. The ones who appear to be loaded may be 1 paycheck from broke, and the ones who appear to not have squat may have millions.
EXACTLY! LOTS of POSERS out there. |
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| AGRESSOR |
| My vote is in.....always would like to make a little more though :rolleyes: |
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| Mudball |
Yeah, net worth is what it's all about. The problem here is what is depreciating and what is not?
For instance, I am also in the upper bracket, but live in a tiny home (relative to these days!) at 2,100 SF. I also happen to have this tiny home on 3 acres of waterfront with 350 feet of frontage on lake Travis, that is one of the rare ones that has a gradual slope to the lake. My view is not good because I refuse to cut all the oak and cedar trees, but I do have a two slip dock down there!!
Also:
1. Owe <100k on my home, that is on the tax books at >750k.
2. Dock paid for.
3. 1998 Jeep Wrangler paid for.
4. 2000 Mazda MPV paid for.
5. 2004 Mazda MPV paid for.
6. 2006 Fleetwood motorhome = owe ~50k. (6% rate)
7. 2007 Ford F150 Texas edition = owe ~13k. (6.5% rate)
8. 1999 Donzi 22ZX with an HP500 all paid for.
9. 2003 Bayliner 18 with a wakeboard rack all paid for.
Vehicle and boat insurance: HUGE!
Home taxes: HUGE!
But we have ZERO credit card debt.
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I have one teenager still at home, who is a varsity cheerleader at high school, who also is a star All Star cheerleader (she won the national championships in jumps and 2nd in tumble pass last year). This gets EXPENSIVE, traveling all across the country!!!
Plus, I have an older daughter who is useless, but needs to drive, so she has one of the MPV's...
Add up everything, and I have no money left for a high end boat!!
It's a matter of priorities, at least around here...
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| DCB-Mach29 |
SINCE I GOT MY OWN PERSONAL BOAT BACK IN THE 50'S I'VE SPENT OVER 4 MILLION DOLLARS ON BOATS!
1. BUYING GO FAST BOATS
2. THEN ALL THE REPAIRS AND ALL THE **** THAT GOES WRONG
3. BRAVO UPGRADES AND REPAIRS UNTIL I AM BLUE IN THE FACE.
NO MATTER WHO MAKES THEM, IF THERE FOR A BRAVO THEY ALL BREAK, IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME!
THE SMARTEST THING I EVER DID WAS BUY MERCURY #-6 DRY SUMP OUTDRIVES. NO MORE DRIVE PROBLEMS----PERIOD! I HAD THEM ON MY DCB MACH 34 AND A SKATER AND I WISH I HAD GOTTEN THEM ON MY MACH 29.
58 HOURS OF EASY RUNNING AND I AM EATING UP A SET OF GEARS THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS WINTER.
I'VE GOT A FRIEND WHO HAS A 30 ELIMINATOR CAT THAT HAS GONE THRU 12 BRAVO XR DRIVES AND HE JUST DOESN'T GET IT!
IF I HAVE ANOTHER DRIVE PROBLEM WITH THESE BABY ILMOR MOTORS, I'LL SELL THE BOAT AND BUY ANOTHER BOAT WITH #-6 DRIVES.
IF YOU ONLY KNEW THE AMOUNT OF TIME AND MONEY I'VE SPENT, YOU'D THINK I SHOULD BE SHOT!
WAS IT WORTH IT? NO F---INIG WAY!
MY GIRLFREIND AND TRAVEL IS WHAT I SPEND MY MONEY ON NOW!
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| UP_ROKTOY |
Life just changed a lot for me......
I owned a 170k home, owed a fair chunk (lived there 1 year), now I rent.
I had two incomes (wife)
now its just mine.
I had two cars, now just one.
I have rent, boat payment, cell phone, utilities.
My boat was almost 40k.
My truck is paid for (99 chevy z71 with 172k on it)
I am middle of the road on the pay scale. |
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| Super24 |
quote:
Originally posted by DCB-Mach29
SINCE I GOT MY OWN PERSONAL BOAT BACK IN THE 50'S
:yak:
Geez, How old where you when you got your own boat?
Please stop shouting! :laugher: |
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| axkiker |
you really cant get a good picture of someones liquid cash situation with just a poll. the couple years I worked in mortgages I saw some of the most fu@ked up situations come from guys who make more $$ than I can imagine.
im not in the lower end of the bracket and im not in the upper end. Im just broke. I have been in the upper end of the bracket and I have been in the lower end. When it was all said and done I was still broke. :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:
like my pappy said..... if you can finance it you can afford it. :shocked: |
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| slowboat2 |
i voted.
i live as comfortable as i can for not prioritizing right!!
not married
no kids
BUT - as for how much i make...put it this way - i'd like to have a 35'-40' something and still be able to use it as much as i use mine now.
i could move back in w/mom for a couple of years!!! :laugher: :laugher: |
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| axkiker |
and I would like to bring up another point. Only 25% of the population makes over 50k per year. Thats per person not per household.
So if you ever begin to feel sorry for yourself or feel that you dont make much money remember that fact. I hear alot of guys in my "click" who act like 50k is chump change. Well im sure there are plenty of people who would love that income. |
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| aquaforce |
| Anyone hiring :confused: I need a lot more money :D I can't afford a new Formula 382 yet so I consider me poor :D :D |
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| hyper1 |
| I was guessing that most on here made in the upper range, This site is like the drag strip....alot of money in something we all love to do. You cant take it with you so use it while your here!! |
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| Super24 |
quote:
Originally posted by hyper1
I was guessing that most on here made in the upper range, This site is like the drag strip....alot of money in something we all love to do. You cant take it with you so use it while your here!!
Income is relative to where you live. For most people, housing is the biggest part of their budget. I live 30 miles outside of Wash. DC. As of the last few yrs. it would be tough to find a decent house for less than 300K, and still be within commuting distance to the city where people tend to draw higher salaries.
100K/yr. is HUGE in some place but NOT others. |
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| chjohn |
Earned Income = $0.00
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| t500hps |
Apparently I'm in the uper end of your poll. Income has little bearing on assets. I have a buddy that makes 1/3 what I do. His wife works but doesn't make enough to really matter (mine does not). He has toys worth every bit as much as mine...Dually, Boat, etc. He has a corvette, I have a bigger house but owe less on it than he does on his. My C.C. are all paid each month...he bounces balances around from one to the other. What the hell difference does it make. He's still a hell of a nice guy and I don't have to pay his bills. If he's happy with his situation then great (no way I could sleep at night like that). I've met some guys that obviously make alot of $$$ and are azzholes I have NO respect for. Money changes people, and alot of them for the worse. Be happy with what you have and people will be happy for who you are.
sorry, just my $.02 :bigsmile: |
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| DagaH2X |
Interesting thread.......
I know people with boats worth 4-6 times what mine is with less equity in them then I have in mine (100%) so what does that mean? Nothing as long as they are happy, i couldnt do it. Me I have absolutely no debt except my house and my goal is to have the money to pay that off ASAP, thats when ILL be comfortable. I voted to see the results but ive been in each of those catogories in the last few years, heck my W2 this year may end up in the first... :unhappy1: |
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| Aggressor Tom |
quote:
Originally posted by DonMan
Another note :
As you may well know, it`s a matter of priorities. I know guys who own boats worth more than their home.
Well, living in Michigan at the rate our home values are sinking my boat may end up worth more than my house!!!!!
Worthwhile post, but I bet the high percentage at the top is mostly near the bottom of the bracket. |
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| doctorz |
quote:
Originally posted by chjohn
Earned Income = $0.00
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Chjohn, Did you figure a way to take Earned income and convert to Capitol Gains? I am working on that (pipe dream now) sure like 15% rather than the close to 40%. |
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| AGRESSOR |
quote:
Originally posted by Aggressor Tom
Well, living in Michigan at the rate our home values are sinking my boat may end up worth more than my house!!!!!
Worthwhile post, but I bet the high percentage at the top is mostly near the bottom of the bracket.
Couldn't have said it better......... |
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| ghart |
I know people who don't even tell the IRS the answer to this question!
Your income bands are too wide if you really wanted an accurate vote. There's a reason why the 90 - 200 group shows the greatest number of voters. You should have had a few income ranges above 90K, broken down in 30 or 40K increments like you started with to be accurate, actually 20K increments would have given you closer results!
And, a 200K top is way too low for this group!
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| eyeinstine |
quote:
Originally posted by ghart
I know people who don't even tell the IRS the answer to this question!
Your income bands are too wide if you really wanted an accurate vote. There's a reason why the 90 - 200 group shows the greatest number of voters. You should have had a few income ranges above 90K, broken down in 30 or 40K increments like you started with to be accurate, actually 20K increments would have given you closer results!
And, a 200K top is way too low for this group!
:bigsmile:
That what i say too.. that 90-200 range is wayyyyy too wide..
i bet theres alot of people right in that 90-120 range... |
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| ghart |
quote:
Originally posted by 1adamb
I voted, no big deal. I was wondering the same thing, how do people afford 200K + boats
Very simple, just follow a financial plan.
Most people with expensive boats have their house and car paid for first..
Here is a perfect example of that plan,
Pay for the roof over your head first...
Then pay for the car.
Then get the 200K boat!
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| CC |
| Good thread and I voted. I'm surprised how many are in the upper range. Now I hink it would be fun to find out the average age here. BTW, even if the IRS could get your vote out of your 'puter it couldn't be used against you because who hasn't lied about their income once or twice? :winker: |
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| ghart |
| I think there is a thread on age here. |
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| OPtimus Prime |
| I voted and I'm not suprised with amount in the upper $$. This hobby/sport requires cash and you can't do it with out it, well I guess you could if you have good credit. :laugher: |
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| 1adamb |
| Even if I could afford a 200K boat, I still couldn't swallow the thought of spending that much money on a boat (unless I was in the business). Well, unless I won the lottery for 100million or so :D |
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| axkiker |
im also currious if everyone was using their personal income or their household income.
im a single guy so what I bring in is it. Until I can find a rich old lady it will probably stay that way. |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
| Wonder how much the # would change if the 90 - 200K was say 90 - 130 or 140?? |
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| ghart |
| Jake, start a new thread with finer cut points |
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| N'Mocean motorsport |
| I have often wondered too how people can afford the big house big boat cars etc. I voted and I am in the lower middle of the high end. I have wondered that for years. Maybe alot of them are born with the golden spoon like some people I know |
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| ghart |
quote:
Originally posted by N'Mocean motorsport
I have often wondered too how people can afford the big house big boat cars etc. I voted and I am in the lower middle of the high end. I have wondered that for years. Maybe alot of them are born with the golden spoon like some people I know
I don't know how other people do it but, first, I spend less than I make and second, I over pay the loan so it if gone in half the time or less.
It is a simple matter of budgeting! |
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| Speedwake |
| Everyone I know with money and big boats came from humble neighborhood blue collar roots. Most us us grew up in Delaware County and you don't get more blue collar than that in terms of Philly suburbs. I do not know a single person in boating that was born with the proverbial "silver spoon" in their mouth. Some of them are white collar execs and some are high school grad business owners who have started their own companies and one well for themselves. I only know I guy with a big boat that took over running a company his father started and he works 5 to 6 days a week, 12 to 14 hour days. |
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| Speedwake |
quote:
Originally posted by axkiker
im also currious if everyone was using their personal income or their household income.
im a single guy so what I bring in is it. Until I can find a rich old lady it will probably stay that way.
you don't need to find a rich old lady, but find one that makes a decent salary - do you really want to be beholding to a woman for her money? Two can live cheaper than one - that's for sure. |
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| ghart |
quote:
Originally posted by Speedwake
Everyone I know with money and big boats came from humble neighborhood blue collar roots. Most us us grew up in Delaware County and you don't get more blue collar than that in terms of Philly suburbs.
Hey Jeff, you must have never been to Essex Maryland! That is where I got my start in the world and developed my work ethic.
You are 100% correct about humble beginnings and great accomplishments.
Growing up in a working class environment develops the best people in the world.
As long as you don't become too much of a drunk that is! :bigsmile: |
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| Speedwake |
| I have two kinds of friends from H.S - those that never wanted to work more than 40 hours per week and those who could not work enough hours to get what they wanted. I didn't make any friends in College because I commuted and held down 30 hour a week jobs to pay for gas, the car, tuition and BOOKS and some beer too, though mot much of that. |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
| When i started my business 20 some years ago, i invested 40K of my savings, worked 7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day. In 2 years i was netting 100K plus a year. Did I slow down, hell no, i expanded, but didn't listen to what people were telling me. Long story short it cost me over 200K in 15 months. Pulled back, installed all my energy and work ethics that i did previously, and recouped my loses in 3 years. Eventually i slowed down and looked at retirement. All those years the only luxury item i purchased was a new 1992 Lincoln. There were times when i looked at bigger boats, wanted to buy a Corvette, but i didn't. Oh yeah, I almost boat a Rolex around 1990.. ;) I did retire for a short period, but didn't like it. I work part time 16-20 hours a week that takes care of my wants, and adds a little to my personal stash. :laugh: |
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| doctorz |
quote:
Originally posted by ghart
I don't know how other people do it but, first, I spend less than I make and second, I over pay the loan so it if gone in half the time or less.
It is a simple matter of budgeting!
So true. There is no future in debt. I have and, would never finance a car more than 36mos unless it was 0% then finance it for 100yrs. Never financed a boat or any other toy. I don't get rid of a car or truck or boat untill it is really used up. Always buy the best quality you can afford, not just something to get you by. Nothing wrong with financing though. An old Jewish guy told me when I was young, "It's hard to go broke if you don't owe anyone anything." I have never forgotten it. Oh yeh, and buy land. As much as you can possibly get, even if it is not in your state. |
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| Andretti 502 |
I aint in the upper class, I'll say that much. I don't own anything new and innovative
I have an $800/mo mortgage on a 1800 sqft home built in 1953
my 1987 Formula is paid for
my 1995 Tahoe is paid for
my 1993 Cherokee is paid for
my 1991 Blazer is paid for
Owe $4000 on my 1998 Ram 3500 dually
still own about $4000 on Jam's 2002 minivan
I have approximately $8000 out on credit cards
I am selfemployed/unemployed whatever you want to call it, with a small shop overhead of about $3000/month
and I have 4 kids.....thats a fortune right there.
I get by |
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| doctorz |
| Hey Gil...Why didn't you stop in when you took the photo? |
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| ghart |
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Originally posted by doctorz
Hey Gil...Why didn't you stop in when you took the photo?
:laugher: Didn't think you had the makin's for a proper martini in there! |
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| Packinair |
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Originally posted by Andretti 502
I aint in the upper class, I'll say that much. I don't own anything new and innovative
I have an $800/mo mortgage on a 1800 sqft home built in 1953
my 1987 Formula is paid for
my 1995 Tahoe is paid for
my 1993 Cherokee is paid for
my 1991 Blazer is paid for
Owe $4000 on my 1998 Ram 3500 dually
still own about $4000 on Jam's 2002 minivan
I have approximately $8000 out on credit cards
I am selfemployed/unemployed whatever you want to call it, with a small shop overhead of about $3000/month
and I have 4 kids.....thats a fortune right there.
I get by
Isn't doesn't matter what you owe or how much money you make - it's in all how you are our friend true and true.
our motto is it's off to work we go, it's off to work we go.... |
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| Not Right |
| I think I have always lived at or under my means and free from short term debt, but this has been an expensive year and I am doing everything I can to get back to a comfortable level, personaly I am more motivated when I push the envelope a little, when I get too comfortable I can get lazy, I'm in sales so this strategy works for me. |
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| UP_ROKTOY |
| My boat is worth more then my house....oh wait, I am lucky enough to live in michigan and NOT own a house. I'm in a good spot :D |
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| ghart |
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Originally posted by UP_ROKTOY
My boat is worth more then my house....oh wait, I am lucky enough to live in michigan and NOT own a house. I'm in a good spot :D
My house is worth way more than my boat, I've owned 4 houses and only 3 boats but the boats outnumber the 2 airplanes I have owned.
Lets not even begin to count the cars and trucks! |
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| Super24 |
| I need to catch up with the Jones'. My boat is only worth 5% of what my house is. :laugher: |
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| ghart |
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Originally posted by Super24
I need to catch up with the Jones'. My boat is only worth 5% of what my house is. :laugher:
Or, maybe the Jones' need to catch up with the value of your house! :bigsmile: |
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| chjohn |
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Originally posted by doctorz
Chjohn, Did you figure a way to take Earned income and convert to Capitol Gains? I am working on that (pipe dream now) sure like 15% rather than the close to 40%.
Sort of maybe something could be like that.....I have no loans or debt, I own everything clear and free. No silver spoon, no inheritance, worked hard, spent wisely. My earned income last few years is zero, last year my total federal taxes paid was $771. Nothing illegal, just take advantage of the existing rules. It is working for me, but it is not a one size fits all plan. |
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| 1adamb |
Well, I live in a 3500 square foot house (well the 1700 sq/ft addition isn't done but almost) that isn't paid for yet, have 3 vehicles with loans, and a boat with a small loan. Oh well, my financial plan I'm working on will have it all paid off by the time I retire, plus I'll have enough to put my 3 year old son through college.
Hopefully my son will get a scholarship and then I'll be able to buy a better boat :D or maybe I'll buy another corvette that I sold when I had him. |
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| Mudball |
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Originally posted by 1adamb
Well, I live in a 3500 square foot house (well the 1700 sq/ft addition isn't done but almost) that isn't paid for yet, have 3 vehicles with loans, and a boat with a small loan. Oh well, my financial plan I'm working on will have it all paid off by the time I retire, plus I'll have enough to put my 3 year old son through college.
Hopefully my son will get a scholarship and then I'll be able to buy a better boat :D or maybe I'll buy another corvette that I sold when I had him.
If I were you, I would "plan" on the oops's that got me after my oldest two daughters were around and older...
My oldest is 27, my second 25, and now I still have a 15 year old daughter around!!! Yeah, Oops... I now have three grandkids and still have my youngest daughter around...
Things can suddenly happen in your older age that you might not plan for, at least that's what happened to me...
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I must say that my youngest is the dream daughter. My older ones never had any 'drive'.
My youngest is incredible. Whoever marries her will have their hands FULL!!!
She is an all A's student (sophomore at Lake Travis High, with all pre-AP classes), is already a varsity cheerleader, won last years National championship in cheer jumps and second in tumble pass, and has aspirations this year of going to the cheerleading individual world competitions!!
What's really strange is that she doesn't want any of her friends to know about any of this...This to me is ODD! They know because they see it, and I talk about it!! She doesn't! Very ODD!!
You can see some of her stuff at my Youtube thing. Look up Mudball100. There you will see her old tumble pass (she is now doing a switch kick full), her new jumps, her national championship all star level 5 team win for 2007, and her worlds team from 2007, where they came in 5th in international junior coed.
Anyway, the LAST kid gets WAY more expensive, if you have anything like mine!! BUT, I wouldn't have it any other way!!!
If the kid has 'drive', then the world should be theirs, no matter the cost...
Best,
Grandpa Kent |
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| 29Scarabthunder |
| WOW this thread is very popular is everyone really that self conscious about there $$$$$ ha ha ha its funny! |
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| tcob |
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Originally posted by Mudball
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If the kid has 'drive', then the world should be theirs, no matter the cost...
Best,
Grandpa Kent
i'll drink to that mud :D |
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| ghart |
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Originally posted by 29Scarabthunder
WOW this thread is very popular is everyone really that self conscious about there $$$$$ ha ha ha its funny!
This thread started with the simple question, how much do you make and was clarified by the person who opened the thread to how did you make the kind money needed to have the things seen on this forum.
I think you either misunderstand what has been posted here or simply made a poor choice of word when you used "self conscious" in you comment.
Self Conscious implies embarrassment, the people here who have made it are far from embarrassed how they did it.
Don't misinterpret those posts as bragging, it is the expression of pride about accomplishments and the material things each member who posted chose to enjoy their success.
Jeff phrased it most eloquently when he said;
Everyone I know with money and big boats came from humble neighborhood blue collar roots. Most us us grew up in Delaware County and you don't get more blue collar than that in terms of Philly suburbs. I do not know a single person in boating that was born with the proverbial "silver spoon" in their mouth. Some of them are white collar execs and some are high school grad business owners who have started their own companies and have done well for themselves. I only know one guy with a big boat that took over running a company his father started and he works 5 to 6 days a week, 12 to 14 hour days.
If you take a second to read my profile you will find the words.......
"Came From Nothing Not Going Back!"
I believe those words would fit the life of most of the members here who have posted to this thread. :bigsmile: |
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| sunsation98 |
| I am just a piss poor grunt boy! |
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| danh63 |
| If I could get my daughter out of that 7900. a year high school I could have a bigger boat now! haven't had a raise in 6 years, job was great when I first started now I have too many years in to start over. Oh well, live and learn. I have been saving for my retirement since I was 20 years old and think I have my priorities right. My house is up for sale and going to dip into the savings for the next one and that scares the crap out of me, it is nice to know that money is there and a big chunk will be gone with the next house. |
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| GRH |
| I voted as honestly as most forums members are about how fast their boats go :D |
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| dominator scott |
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Originally posted by cfm
Are you kiddin about your house ?
Damn, I need to move !!!!
Your garage is bigger than my house. Well, close to it. We have a very small place and ours is a good chunck more $$$$. Street value.
And I'm on a dirt road (and surrounded by dirt roads) with only 1/2 acre of land. :dead: :dead:
Wholly crap !!!!!
Not kidding at all. 165K is about what it would sell for in todays market. I bought the house 6 years ago for 130K with the garage, all sitting on a 2 acre parcel. It was built in the early 1900's and has been totally remodeled. I could of bought newer but would of had to sacrifice my garage and that just wasn't an option. |
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| SUNSATION "E" |
| :wtf is the reason for knowing what people make who cares worry about how much you make and leave it at that :D |
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| Speedwake |
| I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: |
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| MarkyMark |
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Originally posted by danh63
If I could get my daughter out of that 7900. a year high school I could have a bigger boat now!
My daughter is now 3 months old and we just put her into Daycare. $1100 per month. :angry1: 13k per year, and she sleeps 5 ouf the 8 hrs that she's there. By the time she is 5 yrs old, I'm going to spend 65k on daycare. Needless to say, no new boat for me for a while. |
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| El Guapo |
| Being in the Marines I don't make jack chit, cleared 27K , but I have one of the coolest jobs one could have. Benefits are good and I get to travel all over the place on their expense. I'm always going to school to get spooled up on our aircraft so when I get out I'll have skills I could use out in the real world, but I'm not ready to get out yet. I need to do one more thing then I'll get out. I balance out my kids and my boat, it sucks being a single parent and my rent for my house is out of control. It will be easier when I get to Texas. |
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