We are finally retired. We can't decide which between a boat or a class A motorhome.We have never owned either one.Anyone ever been here and how did you decide ? Are you happy with your choice ?

We went fifth wheel as we like being able to travel to different areas, then we picked up a small boat that I can use for fishing or us for day trips, and I can still pull it behind the fiver. A class A could do the same

If you want to travel around the country then perhaps the MH is the better option. What you plan to do with a boat is yours to decide. I've owned a boat and never again. You can of course get a MH and tow a boat.

Hello & congrats on the retirement! FWIW, my 2 happiest days of owning a boat were the day I bought it and the day I sold it. But honestly that may differ depending on so many variables. Living in PA I found the boating season just too short. Also in my humble opinion owning a RV has far more options on where you can go. Not too many people toting a boat around the nation. They usually buy them and pick a lake or ocean harbor to dock them in. If you think gas prices are high on the roads, wait till you see what a marina charges. As the saying goes- Your mileage may vary, and this isn't meant to knock anyone who loves life on the water, it just didn't last for me.Good luck whatever your choice may be.:)

We have had our Class A for a year+ and we really enjoy it. We wanted it to see the country as we are planning for retirement. Our plan is to go to national parks and take grand kids with at times and maybe a trip to Disney. All depends on what you want boat was not in the discussion for us. Good Luck!

RV will allow you to go to a variety of places and stay comfortably. You can always rent a boat when you get there or carry an inflatable like the Sea Eagle models.Several RVers and boaters have started off fulltime in one and then after many years switched to the other. This couple has been RVing and have now switched to a motor yacht within the past few months.... http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com/

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flyinguy68
Explorer
May 14, 2013
Hello & congrats on the retirement! FWIW, my 2 happiest days of owning a boat were the day I bought it and the day I sold it. But honestly that may differ depending on so many variables. Living in PA I found the boating season just too short. Also in my humble opinion owning a RV has far more options on where you can go. Not too many people toting a boat around the nation. They usually buy them and pick a lake or ocean harbor to dock them in. If you think gas prices are high on the roads, wait till you see what a marina charges. As the saying goes- Your mileage may vary, and this isn't meant to knock anyone who loves life on the water, it just didn't last for me.

Good luck whatever your choice may be.:)
wildtoad
Explorer II
May 14, 2013
If you want to travel around the country then perhaps the MH is the better option. What you plan to do with a boat is yours to decide. I've owned a boat and never again. You can of course get a MH and tow a boat.
lovetotow
Explorer
May 14, 2013
We went fifth wheel as we like being able to travel to different areas, then we picked up a small boat that I can use for fishing or us for day trips, and I can still pull it behind the fiver. A class A could do the same

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