Re: Well, I'd heard...
Because the people that say that don't understand boating. It's not an economical choice. Anything driven toward leisure is going to be that way. Some people restore and build classic cars, some people like travelling to exotic places, some people like flying planes. It doesn't matter what you're into, it's what you WANT to spend your money on.
Everyday I HAVE to spend money on life. Food, shelter, insurance, transportation, etc. This is something that I have an OPPORTUNITY to spend money on! I love hobbies and I love spending money on them. I DESPISE spending my money on anything else, it's just a necessary evil.