Vacation of a LIFETIME !! [Archive]

INSman

07-05-2006, 09:41 PM

My partners wife just recently became pregnant and we have decided to put our share up for sale in a first class 75' houseboat on Lake Powell that will also include (2) Honda Turbo Sea Doo's.
The boat (Windwalker) is just going into her 4th season of operation and the 2nd with the Sea Doo's. We own a 1/10th share in the houseboat and a 1/4 share in the Sea Doo's. Fractional ownership entitles you to much more than a rental ever could and I invite you to view the management company website at http://www.windwalkerhb.com
You will enjoy a 10 day vacation on this boat each and every year that starts ont he 33rd Tuesday of every year and ends on the 34th Thursday. Pretty much, you are looking at the mid part of August before most kids go back to school.
Best offer over $26k gets her, and all fees for this year have been paid, just need food and gas. If you try to rent a boat like this, you are paying in excess of $10,000 for a mere (7) days instead of our 10 days and NO SeaDoos either !! http://www.lakepowell.com/houseboat_rates2007.php
Interested parties, please feel free to PM as this will not last long

franky

07-06-2006, 05:34 AM

Where is this moored? Slip or bouy? Annual dues/maintanence fees? Management turnaround fees?

INSman

07-06-2006, 06:33 AM

Where is this moored? Slip or bouy? Annual dues/maintanence fees? Management turnaround fees?
She is taken out of the water to a local site in Paige, AZ for complete cleaning, fueling and such after each owner has finished their trip and is also "Winterized" at the same site. She launches out of Wahweap.
I honestly can't recall the annual management/turnaround fees, but it seems pretty reasonable for a boat of this size and class.
If you contact Keenan at the number provided on the website, he can answer any and all questions exactly.

INSman

07-09-2006, 06:39 AM

Sunday bump

al cole'holic

07-09-2006, 09:22 AM

USCFAN

07-09-2006, 09:03 PM

Looks like a pretty nice deal.... I think you should let me and my family test it out so we can give a testimonial to potential buyers... :crossx:

ROZ

07-10-2006, 01:11 AM

...don't understand these timeshare dealios, you own 1/10 which is good for 10 days and 10/10 of 10 days is 100 days..what happens the 265 days left in the year?? Is there a totem pole where the higher ups get more days or somethin?? :boxed:
I really never understood it either.. Sounds like 22,500.00 for 10 day worth of trips is a lot of dough.. I can go to Bali and Guadalupe for less than that :D...
You guys are BALLERS!

RitcheyRch

07-10-2006, 04:11 AM

I was thinking the same thing.
I really never understood it either.. Sounds like 22,500.00 for 10 day worth of trips is a lot of dough.. I can go to Bali and Guadalupe for less than that :D...
You guys are BALLERS!

al cole'holic

07-10-2006, 06:42 AM

I really never understood it either.. Sounds like 22,500.00 for 10 day worth of trips is a lot of dough.. I can go to Bali and Guadalupe for less than that :D...
You guys are BALLERS!
...I can kinda understand that part of it, cause you own the 10 days for life I guess altho whats the boat gonna look like in 30 or 40 years..?

INSman

07-10-2006, 07:03 AM

...don't understand these timeshare dealios, you own 1/10 which is good for 10 days and 10/10 of 10 days is 100 days..what happens the 265 days left in the year?? Is there a totem pole where the higher ups get more days or somethin?? :boxed:
You can also use it in the Off-season if you so choose before it gets "winterized", but have to pay turnaround fees again, but split between 10 people or so, no biggie.
The 10 days is good for as long as you want to own the share or until such time a majority of the LLC owners decide to sell and split the proceeds. Pretty much just like any other time share except there is no rental of this luxury vessel to ANYONE.
Pretty much at the price I am asking, (2) trips would pretty much cover what it would cost to rent and then you would still of course own the share. It is a pretty sweet deal in reality and a nice tax write-off. Great to go in with a partner that you like and want to spend time with, i.e. another family.

INSman

07-10-2006, 07:05 AM

Looks like a pretty nice deal.... I think you should let me and my family test it out so we can give a testimonial to potential buyers... :crossx:
You and the family can test it out for the price of $26k my friend, each and every year. If you have never been, you are missing out on a whole new world and boating experience. Nice thinking Floyd ! :)

INSman

07-11-2006, 07:28 PM

Early Wednesday bump..
Plane flight over Lake Powell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z9d...&page=1&t=t&f=b

SoCalOffshore

07-11-2006, 08:15 PM

what are the additional fees you pay? what did you originally pay for your tenth interest? thanks for the info.

INSman

07-11-2006, 10:09 PM

what are the additional fees you pay? what did you originally pay for your tenth interest? thanks for the info.
$34,900 and another $4,500 for the (2) Sea Doo Shares (1/4 interest)
All kidding aside, you could probably go the next (2) years and then just about sell it for what you would pay for it as the "hit" is already being absorbed by us. I'll check on the Turnaround/Management fees for the Houseboat and Sea Doos

SoCalOffshore

07-12-2006, 10:51 AM

thanks. let me know. is your office in TO? I am off the corner of westlake and TO blvd.

INSman

07-12-2006, 10:57 AM

thanks. let me know. is your office in TO? I am off the corner of westlake and TO blvd.
I have lived in T.O since 1977 and my office is in Woodland Hills.
$3,100 were the 2006 fees for Turnaround/Cleaning/Management/Insurance etc.

INSman

07-12-2006, 08:17 PM

premature Thursday bump

Focker

07-12-2006, 08:27 PM

hey
ill give you 2000 for it and dont bitch about the price
when do you want the money

INSman

07-12-2006, 08:48 PM

hey
ill give you 2000 for it and dont bitch about the price
when do you want the money
killing me focker, buy it for Elaine or for yourself and have Elaine pay for it :idea:

INSman

02-24-2007, 08:51 AM

Enjoyed the August 2006 trip, but now my partner has his new infant baby.
2007 bump :D

INSman

02-24-2007, 04:38 PM

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01303.jpg

GunninGopher

02-24-2007, 10:40 PM

I had no idea that they were that big these days. My wife and I spent 6 days of our honeymoon there in '97 and rented a small one out of whawheep. I think the biggest rental then was a 52' one, and that was really nice. This one is 75'!!!!
I can't wait until my kids are old enough to go there, but I'd definitely wait until my youngest can swim well before we go. Maybe in '08.
If this deal came down in a couple of years from now, I'd definitely try to get'r done.

INSman

02-25-2007, 07:03 AM

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01306.jpg

INSman

02-25-2007, 07:23 AM

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01343.jpg

TheCarDudes

02-25-2007, 08:24 AM

I had the pleasure of taking a trip on this exact boat with INSMAN and his family, my family, and a couple of other guests. The trip was nothing short of spectacular. There is so much room on the boat. There are 4 private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sitting area next to the kitchen in the front, a huge family room with flat screen TV in the back of the boat, the entire upper deck is used for entertaining. You can even sleep on the upper deck under the stars.
If I had not already invested in 3 other time shares and just bought the house in Havasu, I wouldn't be able to write the check fast enough on this deal. It is by far the best value in time share vacationing that you can find, especially if you are really into boating already.

INSman

02-25-2007, 09:23 AM

Spectacular ???? :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01573.jpg

INSman

02-25-2007, 04:40 PM

Watersports are pretty decent too ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01547.jpg

El Prosecutor

02-25-2007, 05:33 PM

Watersports are pretty decent too ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01547.jpg
Weird. I would have thought a 75' boat would throw a bigger wake than that. . ..:D

Magic34

02-26-2007, 08:58 AM

Watersports are pretty decent too ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01547.jpg
I'll teach you how to wakeboard better one day.

Magic34

02-26-2007, 08:58 AM

What if you kept your 1/2. What would it cost to buy your partner out?

ChumpChange

02-26-2007, 06:44 PM

Great to go in with a partner that you like and want to spend time with, i.e. another family.
All these family swingers on ***boat. :D

ChumpChange

02-26-2007, 06:45 PM

What if you kept your 1/2. What would it cost to buy your partner out?
But then you'd have to spend your ten day vacationl with Blane. :eek: Not much of a vacation there!! :D

INSman

02-26-2007, 06:51 PM

But then you'd have to spend your ten day vacationl with Blane. :eek: Not much of a vacation there!! :D
I am a "Boat Load" of fun, are you kidding me ??!!?? :)

INSman

02-26-2007, 06:55 PM

What if you kept your 1/2. What would it cost to buy your partner out?
$14k...
Or we could do what George was thinking, $9k to you and him for a third share, $14k goes to my current partner and I get $5k back. :idea:

INSman

02-26-2007, 06:56 PM

I'll teach you how to wakeboard better one day.
It was the BOAT, I swear !!!

ChumpChange

02-26-2007, 06:56 PM

Don't you know the rules of spam? Don't reply in your own thread til it hits the second page. Otherwise, you're wasting a good non-bumping bump. :D

INSman

02-26-2007, 07:01 PM

They even allow DCB's on Powell !! :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01351.jpg

INSman

02-26-2007, 07:14 PM

Kids love it there !!! :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01370.jpg

TheCarDudes

02-27-2007, 06:56 AM

It was the BOAT, I swear !!!
I hope it wasn't the driver. :eek:

INSman

02-27-2007, 08:11 PM

I hope it wasn't the driver. :eek:
Nope, it was that Cobalt pleasure craft tow rig without the tower :D

SoCalOffshore

02-28-2007, 08:13 AM

what is the bottom line price this year?
isn't it the rainy season in august at powell?

INSman

02-28-2007, 08:21 AM

what is the bottom line price this year?
isn't it the rainy season in august at powell?
No rainy season that I am aware of, last year we had NO weather and it seemed like we were missing something. Small thunderstorms roll in and out about every third day or so, almost like Maui but everybody loves them.
Since the Seadoos (Turbo Honda's) were upgraded to Brand New last season,
$28k is about the minimum this year that I could talk my partner into as he really does not want to sell, nor do I, but I just don't want to vacation for 10 days of my summer with his infant child :D Fees have been paid for this year.

INSman

02-28-2007, 08:24 AM

p.s. The management Company that operates the boats is a good local guy from Moorpark, that lives in Page, AZ by the boats during the season.

OnlyMoney

02-28-2007, 08:24 AM

They even allow DCB's on Powell !! :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01351.jpg
So, I'm guessing you're the one that emailed him on Monday morning with this same pic!??!?! I told him it had to be a ***boater. :D

INSman

02-28-2007, 01:01 PM

Yup, that was me... Curious why he never responded :confused: :D

OnlyMoney

02-28-2007, 03:34 PM

Yup, that was me... Curious why he never responded :confused: :D
I think he was weirded out...dunno why...someone just emailiing me a pic of me on my boat...nah, nothing strange to that. ;)

INSman

02-28-2007, 05:04 PM

I think he was weirded out...dunno why...someone just emailiing me a pic of me on my boat...nah, nothing strange to that. ;)
Figured me may want another pic for his OSO classified ad.

TheCarDudes

02-28-2007, 10:39 PM

Could be a tax write off for someone.

INSman

03-04-2007, 07:37 AM

GREAT fishing too !! :D My first Walleye (sharp teeth) :eek:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01520.jpg

INSman

03-04-2007, 08:41 AM

Rear of boat with waterslide and Turbo Honda SeaDoo's :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/dsc01803.jpg

mexrunner

03-04-2007, 12:44 PM

what kind of write off would you get on something like this

INSman

03-10-2007, 01:54 AM

what kind of write off would you get on something like this
I would check with your CPA, but I know I took a large expense write-off the first year we plunked out the money. Probably qualifies for a 2nd home or business/client entertainment at minimum. ;)

TheCarDudes

03-10-2007, 08:28 AM

I think this might be one of the nicest houseboats on Powell !!

INSman

03-13-2007, 03:20 PM

I think this might be one of the nicest houseboats on Powell !!
Aside from a few private/baller monsters I have seen at Antelope Point, I would say our is in the "Top 10" :D

bohica

03-13-2007, 05:10 PM

What is the price on this deal today. Would 26K still do it. I'm thinking about trying to convince the wife that we need it.:D

INSman

03-20-2007, 03:28 PM

What is the price on this deal today. Would 26K still do it. I'm thinking about trying to convince the wife that we need it.:D
PM sent :cool:

TheCarDudes

03-21-2007, 09:15 AM

Did you mention there was a regular sized fridge and an additional fridge for extra food storage. You can literally be self sufficient food wise on the lake for 2 weeks!

INSman

03-21-2007, 01:58 PM

Did you mention there was a regular sized fridge and an additional fridge for extra food storage. You can literally be self sufficient food wise on the lake for 2 weeks!
Ice maker going on board this season too !! :D

TheCarDudes

03-21-2007, 08:01 PM

Ice maker going on board this season too !! :D
Nice. Now we'll just need to think of another good reason to make those daily runs across that beautiful lake since it was usually for ice. Or, was it ice cream for the kids. Oh Yeah, ice cream bars for the kids. You just can't replace memories like that.

INSman

03-21-2007, 08:33 PM

Nice. Now we'll just need to think of another good reason to make those daily runs across that beautiful lake since it was usually for ice. Or, was it ice cream for the kids. Oh Yeah, ice cream bars for the kids. You just can't replace memories like that.
That and the very rare need to find some cell phone reception to make a call. :D

dicudmore

03-21-2007, 08:38 PM

That and the very rare need to find some cell phone reception to make a call. :D
if either of you call me from the lake your messages better include GPS coords to the party...

OKIE-JET

03-21-2007, 09:12 PM

No rainy season that I am aware of, last year we had NO weather and it seemed like we were missing something. Small thunderstorms roll in and out about every third day or so, almost like Maui but everybody loves them.
Since the Seadoos (Turbo Honda's) were upgraded to Brand New last season,
$28k is about the minimum this year that I could talk my partner into as he really does not want to sell, nor do I, but I just don't want to vacation for 10 days of my summer with his infant child :D Fees have been paid for this year.
Does this mean that maybe WE would have to spend ten days of our summer with his infant child? If not, sounds like a good mid-term deal, if so...nevermind.:D

TheCarDudes

03-21-2007, 09:19 PM

Speaking for INSman, the $28k would buy out all the partners on the deal. You would be vacationing with whoever you would like to invite or partner the deal with. Not sure if the 28k is the exact figure today either, might want to PM him for more details.
TCD