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Everytime I go on the river walk... (imgur.com)

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[–]funkyb 6 points7 points ago

Cheap route: kayak. My wife and I got 10' ones with paddles at Dunham's for $200 each.

[–]farmstinkBluff 4 points5 points ago

Seal the deal, make the dream real.

[–]ferrarisnowday 4 points5 points ago

There's not even a price there. Weird.

[–]TheUltimateSalesman 4 points5 points ago

Better yet, get a friend that has a boat. I've personally sunk three boats in Miami. They are a pain in the ass.

[–]CplDevilDog 3 points4 points ago

The two happiest days in a boat owner's life are the day he buys it and the day he sells it. ;-)

That being said, I always think the same thing...

[–]RICH_LITTLE 2 points3 points ago

Live the dream

[–]Rowdy_Roddy_Piper 2 points3 points ago

Don't do it. I've never known anybody who has said, without qualifications, "I'm glad I got that boat." Do like funkyb said, get a small craft or two. Less maintenance, less hassle, no docking fees, easier to transport to and from the river.

[–]wishanem 3 points4 points ago

My parents live in a valley next to a river. The last time there was a major flood, they parked their vehicles on high ground a mile away and then canoed through the floodwaters to get to work. They consider their boat to be a vital part of their transportation strategy.

[–]Rowdy_Roddy_Piper 2 points3 points ago

Heh, OK, point taken. Hopefully we don't have to anticipate that much flooding in Pittsburgh that this will be a concern for us, though.

[–]wishanem 1 point2 points ago

Yep. Honestly I think one of the reasons I'm so comfortable in the city is the abundance of hills and the guarantee that my home is safe from flooding.

[–]smohnotLower Lawrenceville 0 points1 point ago

If it floats, flies, or fucks... it's better to rent than buy That being said, if it floats, flies, AND fucks, buy that shit immediately!

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