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  1. #11
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    I only track expenses if I want to change my habits or figure out a way to adjust something somewhere! As far as the boat and my rigs go............I'm not willing to change my habits/hobbies!

    Now if it get's to $10/gallon that might be a different story.

    2007 Moomba Outback - going, going, GONE
    2015 "NOT A MOOMBA"

    Why Not? Play Hard! Get wet

  2. #12
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    i dunno... mine is only bad after eating chili......

    seriously though... i don't bother, its to depressing. If i can afford to own a boat i better be able to afford the gas. Luckily the company i work for pays for most of my fuel needs so my bill is lower than most.
    2014 Mondo with da flow!!! Exile towers, stock everything else.... for now!

  3. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by bergermaister View Post
    Truck - $2282 to date.

    Boat - Report failed for some reason but every penny was worth it.
    Especially the pennies spent towing me!!!
    2008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, WS Rev 410's, Polk Cabins, 3 Infinity Subs, PPI amps, WS420, Exile BT, upgraded ballast pumps, up to 3,500+ pounds of ballast, Blue LED's...
    1992 Supra Sunsport. **SOLD** 2k pounds ballast, Surf System, Blue LED's everywhere, decent audio system.
    Tow Rig: 2013 F150 Ecoboost FX4 (wife's rig) Other money pits include:1998 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 2009 Audic A6 Avant 3.0T, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
    www.TraysonsToybox.com

  4. #14
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    I haven't check this year, but my costs have gone down(a little, at least I think) with more hours..

    I bought these cans below so I could stop paying $5+ at the local marina, instead I pay $3.70 or cheaper at the local gas station. Each can holds almost 6 gallons and they're super easy to use, no stupid epa caps spilling everything. I just kink the hose, stick in the hole then lay it down on the rear pad and it empties by itself almost completely.

    I found that one rider doing 2 wake board sets and 2 surf sets averages about 5-6 gallons.

    I gave my regular riders a can and have them bring it filled, much easier than trying to get cash..

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Buy the cans only get this hose, I found it today..

    http://dirttricks.com/shop/heavy-dut...out-with-valve
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    2002 Moomba Mobius LSV - Sold
    2006 Moomba Mobius LSV - Sold
    2017 Moomba Craz - Enzos, Lead

  5. #15
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    Check out this site to see how your state is doing
    http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-g...s/gasoline-tax

    Wisconsin state plus federal is $.51 in taxes

    Man California is a joke $.719 and New York is not far behind $.682 go figure liberals


    Scott she definitely sees it lol.
    Last edited by New Guy; 09-18-2013 at 05:36 PM.
    -Mark
    14 Mojo - 72 hours and growing
    02 Mobius LSV ---- Sold and always will be remembered as the one that started it all.

    "Hey you only live once"

  6. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by New Guy View Post
    Check out this site to see how your state is doing
    http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-g...s/gasoline-tax

    Wisconsin state plus federal is $.51 in taxes

    Man California is a joke $.719 and New York is not far behind $.682 go figure liberals


    Scott she definitely sees it lol.
    Actually that was a good reminder. I had come across a process for a refund of the non-highway fuel in my job... (Yeah, I'm a CPA).

    In WA there is a form that you can use to apply for the ability to get a refund on the "off highway" fuel use. I just talked to the Washington State Dept of Revenue and the refund is averaging around $0.10 a gallon. Not a ton, but why should I be paying taxes that go towards road maintenance on the fuel that I use in my boat?? Or better yet, why not get a refund on the boat fuel I use if I'm eligible????

    This is the form for WA:
    http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/442071.pdf

    I'll be doing this from now on.
    2008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, WS Rev 410's, Polk Cabins, 3 Infinity Subs, PPI amps, WS420, Exile BT, upgraded ballast pumps, up to 3,500+ pounds of ballast, Blue LED's...
    1992 Supra Sunsport. **SOLD** 2k pounds ballast, Surf System, Blue LED's everywhere, decent audio system.
    Tow Rig: 2013 F150 Ecoboost FX4 (wife's rig) Other money pits include:1998 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 2009 Audic A6 Avant 3.0T, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
    www.TraysonsToybox.com

  7. #17
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    WI doesn't have that refund form.
    -Mark
    14 Mojo - 72 hours and growing
    02 Mobius LSV ---- Sold and always will be remembered as the one that started it all.

    "Hey you only live once"

  8. #18
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    So I'm intrigued - you can claim a refund of ~ $.10 a gallon, as long as your claim is a minimum of 54 gallons. Hell - that's one good weekend! Do you happen to know what kind of documentation/receipts are necessary to go along with it?

    Pretty sure last year's boat gas bill was in the $2k range, so figure approx 500 gallons. I suppose 10 minutes or so of my time is worth $50 as long as I don't have to jump through too many hoops.
    So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?

    2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...

  9. #19
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    Default Re: Who tracks their gas?

    Berg it's the government do you really think that you won't have to jump through hoops lol that's funny.

    Stay awesome!
    -Mark
    14 Mojo - 72 hours and growing
    02 Mobius LSV ---- Sold and always will be remembered as the one that started it all.

    "Hey you only live once"

  10. #20
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    $770.00 which was quite cheap this year actually
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    '05 Outback DD
    325HP EFI Indmar

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