You may be looking at the photos above and wondering what it means.  The answer is simple:  For the price of a large pizza and a 6-pack each week, you could have your own boat.  That boat includes a 50-hp engine, a custom trailer, a trolling motor, 3 deluxe seats, and a fish-finder.

There’s a common misconception that boats are expensive luxuries.  That may be true for the big yachts, but if you’re just looking to get out onto the water and have some fun, you can do it for very little investment.  The Alumacraft Classic package (shown above) is a solid boat that keeps its looks and its value.  It’s not uncommon to see an Alumacraft that’s 10–even 20–years old out on the lake, and in great condition.  Can the same be said for that pizza?

A boat like the Classic is an even better bargain when you look at the bigger picture.  How much time and money do you spend on family vacations?  Gas, hotels, restaurants, admission fees… All for 1 week, or even just an extended weekend?  It’s easy for a family of 4 to spend a thousand dollars or more for a week-long vacation.  For that amount, the family can spend an entire summer’s worth of weekends out on the water enjoying fishing, tubing, swimming, or just catching some sun.  And you’re not just restricted to weekends.  Enjoy Wednesday evening fishing.  Make Tuesday afternoons the day for tubing.  Meet up with other boaters on a Thursday night for a floating party.  Or just head out on the water to get away from the stresses of work.