WATCH THIS BEFORE BUYING A BOAT!

[@TheFamilyAdmin]

Freedom boat club is pretty awesome, flats boats, bay boats, off shore boats, deck boats, and hundreds of locations. No cleaning, no maintenance, live wells, fish finders. The biggest draw back is you can only get out during the day. No trailering, no boat ramp issues, no marina fees/waits. Just pay for gas and tip the dock hands.

[@JrodProductions1000]

Where is that?

[@imperfectillustration6261]

Thanks for the tip! I’ve been looking into buying versus renting and your comment just helped me decide to schedule a meeting with FBC.

[@TheFamilyAdmin]

@@imperfectillustration6261 feel free to put me down as the referral ;)

[@itr0863]

i live in jax, FL but am doing a last minute vacation in st pete beach for 3 nights. i plan on renting a boat for 4 hours with my wife and 2 kids to see how i like it. kinda nervous but tryign to soak up all the knowledge i can online.

[@delreypimp]

Do both when situation arises. My sis in law came to SW FL for work and stayed thru weekend. After coffee we just decided on a moments notice to rent a boat since I’m currently boat less. We rented for just 1/2 day, grab some sun gear, yeti cooler, and swung by Publix on way to marina for goodies/munchies etc and were on the water relaxing, listening to music, hitting some vape action for high society and totally loving life. When time was up, we arrived back at dock (a lil bit tardy) , threw the bow line and keys to the rental agent, grabbed all our stuff, made sure boat had no trash etc left in it and we were on our way home to have a glass of wine or ice tea and hit the hay. Great stress free day!!!

[@Marcosmercado67]

Once I made the mistake of renting a 14' lake boat while on a vacation trip... Now I own a 31' fishing boat, a 2500 HD truck, about 20 fishing rods and my garage is mostly to store my gear 😂. But I am very happy.

[@AlbertoAlbertoMusic]

❤❤❤ God bless you bro!!! That’s the way!!!

[@Paladinlax]

Hey Cpt.Mike my family owns the very same Nautic Star 203sc. Great build and great wide beam for family, water sports, and back water fishing! Easy for the ladies to get in and out, tons of storage...great vid again!

[@dhorne2046]

Today you are just Mike to me. Like me the lover of family and a good life on the water! What a great video!!! I own a deck boat. I live on mosquito lagoon. I have grown kids and grandchildren so it is perfect for family time but I can also get out in the flats and fish with my buddies. I think that maintaining your own personal boat makes you at one with the vessel which helps make you at one with the salt life. Looking forward to the next step in your new venture!!!

[@Fact_Check77]

I agree working on your own stuff does make you one with it. I owned a newish Lexus once for a year, never felt like I knew or really owned it, but my BMWs... Now that's a love affair. Guess it's the same with boats?

[@xa8047]

I join a boat club 8 months ago. And for now I think it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. my budget Was $1000 a month. I realize now that boating is more expensive than I thought. The amount of time that I thought I was going to have you could cut that in half. the amount of money you thought you were going to spend you could. double it or triple it easily. I joined South Florida boat club and now I’m paying 300 dollars plus a few fees thanks Mike keep on doing your thing can’t wait to see you out on your new boat p.s please do another video on anchoring at the sandbar just a little bit more in depth please lol

[@markwiebner7806]

Captain Mike, Thank you for another informative video. I really liked the idea of using 7' rods for kids. That was a great tip. I am not a charter captain, but I take out kids of friends fairly often. For our family, I think owning a boat is the best option. Sometimes fixing the boat is a bit of a PITA, but I enjoy working with my hands. I have nothing against paying for ride and do that a couple of times a year for tog or cbass. We boat just about daily in the summer. We are located at Indian River, DE. We fish the bay, near shore, and offshore when the weather permits. We run a 24 footer so offshore days are limited. I do see the benefits of renting though. It would definitely make sense if we only boated once a month or something like that. Keep the videos coming! Us Northern folks are getting excited to be out there again. Your videos are a nice reminder! Sincerely, Mark Wiebner and The Funky Bunch

[@mikeward6504]

I think that is the best video I’ve seen yet enjoy fishing and boating and make great memories with the little ones I watch several video’s on KZbin and not so many I’ve seen with ppl with kids Hats off Captain Mike 🤙

[@besimtitiz]

What a great video Mike with the family especially the kids are so wonderful. Tight Lines Capt.

[@mynameiswrm]

This was just simply a great video. The kids seemed like they had a blast and you can't really ask for more than that. Stay safe and tight lines brother 🤙

[@halgoodman8154]

I like owning a boat. I keep mine in the water tied up behind the house so I can go out whenever the weather is right and I have the free time. I will agree with you that if you don't have a boat renting one is the way to go.

[@hrmthermalimage]

Freedom boat club Tampa Bay works for me, as a Canadian snowbird it is perfect for all my fishing and boating needs, different boats for different waters and different fishing........

[@TheJustonemore]

Own or rent just get out and enjoy family friends

[@bethsolomon7351]

correct

[@Bomaximus]

Makes me want to move to coastal florida. Awesome vid. Thx Cpt.

[@delawareteacher1182]

We've been talking about renting, your sister's family is beautiful too!

[@carlmccoy662]

I prefer pitching in for gas and bait, or going out with a great charter boat Captain

[@jeduardo38]

I rented a Boat about 4 months ago, and now I am a owner of an Edge Water 208cc.

[@benknowles6757]

Always a neat experience to go boating, if you plan to boat more then little owning a boat is a better deal but if you only wanna boat a little rent is easier! I get out as offten as I can aswell! Just enjoy the ocean where and when ever!

[@andresll.9366]

I own a 17 foot boat... much better than renting. Going any place you want, at any time you want any day you want. Priceless.

[@janeramos9472]

Found your video interesting to watch. I can't wait to see your post soon. Good Luck with the upcoming update. This vlog is very useful, interesting, and effective

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

Do we need to take a boating course before renting? None of us know how to operate a boat, but love being in a boat and going sailing. Love your video. Thank you..🌹

[@texasdboxoutdoors746]

GR8 Video making memories with those kiddos. Thanks for sharing brutha!

[@BiancoInstruments]

Any day you can go on a boat is a good day, but overall I prefer to own and be on my boat. I feel safer. I also enjoy being on other captains boats. It's less responsibility and I can relax and enjoy more.

[@j.r.r.toking]

They are troopers and make you understand

[@charlesmorgan2309]

Captain Mike that was a great 👍 video !! Making memories !! Owning your own boat is the way to go . A lot of up keep but that is all part of the experience !! Thank you again for a great video !!

[@tylerluraas8339]

Does freedom boat allow you to go offshore?

[@BarryAdams777]

I’d have to be able to hit up a few offshore reefs. I’m going to inquire...

[@TheSpadre]

Not only renting a boat, but found some renta-kids also. Fun day. I prefer ownership.

[@chicomarlin1246]

What a wholesome video! If I was boat less I don’t think I could go more than a month with out renting or being a stowaway

[@captainscottlum2371]

You got me, I was hoping to see more progress on the Latitude 25

[@buck8747]

Same here lol

[@ReelReports]

I head back to the shop this week as we install the fuel tank and soon the bracket.

[@jeremydancey3894]

Great family vid brother! cant wait to see the new boat!! HURRY UP!! ;)

[@kevin-vt7dw]

How much did it cost for the day

[@MrDjJboy]

What type of boat and size and how did you like it

[@ReelReports]

21’ nauticstar

[@MrDjJboy]

I want to buy me a small boat i dont do much fishing but will be mainly for our family 2 adults and 2 kids would you Ijust something like this for a starter boat for the family

[@ReelReports]

There are better boats to buy for the money out there.

[@petermavus4131]

I call em bluebird days and to see the kids have fun ….doesn,t get any better than that (except when you go out in your new boat Cap Mike)

[@majavivo]

I know this is an old video, I'll ask anyway, where was that? Miami ICW?

[@ReelReports]

Yes

[@kennel9695]

Great video, when I can get near the ocean I rent but when I eventually get to live by it I plan to own 😉

[@pxie3]

Where did you rent this boat from? Can you share the location?

[@ReelReports]

Www.rentalboat.com

[@Tracks777]

lovely video

[@drewdouglas4883]

Very nice video I’ve been to Miami one time nice place just too many people for me

[@waltergrabeklisjr9639]

The quality of your video gets better and better every time!.....👍🏻💯

[@becraftcorey]

I think renting is better you don't have to store it in winter you don't have to own a truck to pull it you don't have all the shit that goes with it you just take it out and bring it back and its probably cheaper if you only go 3 to 4 maybe 5 times a year

[@ReelReports]

Agreed

[@ranierrentas4818]

Boat Owner for life!!!!

[@GeorgeJohnsonProLiberty]

If it flies, floats or f*cks, rent it.

[@esara.mohamed3888]

I needed bro

[@championcharters1409]

Great family day!

[@jeduardo38]

Lovely, LOVELY, GOOD Video.

[@ericpearle4971]

Well done Cptn.!

[@rodneypratt4324]

Beautiful video, I really like that one and why aren't there any cars or trucks on the beach it's a beautiful day

[@paw45]

Awesome dad, U R. 👍

[@crowman5936]

OWN.

[@DannyMacNair]

I hate the saying “the two happiest days of owning a boat is the day you buy it and the day you sell it” this comes from the boneheads that don’t understand what buying a boat means. You have to maintain it, wash it, service it everything. If you’re not into that rent a boat. You can not ever justify the cost of owning a boat, period. Don’t try, just know you’re going to shell out some money. You need to know the rules of the road, if you can’t, then stay off the water... “The day you buy it and the day you sell it” you can’t put a price on all the days in between, time with friends, family and so on... overnight trips, we scuba dive. Off our boat and love it. All on our schedule.... Owning a boat isn’t easy, specially when something breaks, but the enjoyment makes all that go away.

[@suzuki400sm]

Family time 👍🏻😊

[@lb7wade518]

Looks like your brother!!

[@rayanderson7074]

Very nice video...

[@knotwerken]

watching the 25 ...

[@bethsolomon7351]

so beautiful, so lovely to watch

[@calumspicer1456]

by a boat