Thread: What caliber........... boat.

Seeing all the fun and adventures you fullas are having with boats, I’m asking some noob questions.
Growing up there was a boat in the garage and we used to get together with others and have a heap of fun ourselves, fishing and waterskiing.
Wondering what the pros and cons are for each.

My thoughts......
I’m thinking a jet would be good, but will probably hardly ever get it in a river, so outboard would be more logical.
I thought a jet could be cheaper motor servicing than an outboard, due to it just being a car motor, so any back yard mechanic should be able to work on it.
What are the approx service costs for a outboard vs jet.

Ongoing running costs...
Jet boats have impellers, wear rings ...... How long do they last, expected life, and what other consumables.
Do outboards have lower day to day running costs.
Fuel use? Only looking at a smaller engine/motor, but which would use more fuel?
It wouldn't get out much, occassional fishing trips and towing a skier, kids in biscuit etc
I hate what sea water does to machinery, so will be fresh water only

Not looking at spending a fortune, so it will have been someone else's which has been rolled, bowled and arseholed, so what else should I be looking for. I've heard older fiberglass can get rotten or something, so what's that about
I know I'm trying to compare 270 with 7mm08, but some of you may have had both and got some answers.
Cheers