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Expert
Fiberglass Pools
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Sports Car
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Luxury Boat
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Camper
Motor Home
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Cabin
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Time Share
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| Purchase Price |
$15,000 and up |
$35,000 and up |
$30,000 and up |
$25,000 and up |
$75,000 and up |
$15,000 and up |
| Usage |
Use every day and/or night, from Spring thru Fall or year-round in some locations. |
Anytime |
Weekend use and vacations. |
Weekend use and vacations. |
Weekend use and vacations. Yearly use if surrounding activities can support it. |
Limited time and length of usage. |
| Entertaining |
Great gathering place for a nearly unlimited amount of friends and family. Home already stocked with food and drinks. |
Only seats two |
Limited amount of people. Shop to stock food and drinks. |
Limited amount of people. Shop to stock food and drinks. |
Shop to stock food and drinks. |
Shop to stock food and drinks. |
| Storage Costs |
None if indoors, Winterize if outdoors. |
Winter Storage |
Winter Storage |
Winter Storage |
Winter maintenance |
None |
| Maintenance Issues |
Low maintenance |
Regular Maintenance and unexpected repairs. |
Regular maintenance and unexpected repairs. |
Regular maintenance and unexpected repairs. |
Heavy maintenance inside and outside. |
None |
| Maintenance Time |
Minimal |
Minimal to extensive |
Minimal to extensive |
Time spent preparing to go and cleaning after returning home. |
Minimal to extensive |
None |
| Maintenance Costs |
Minimal |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Yearly dues of $400 to $1,000 |
| Additional Insurances |
None |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
None |
| Theft Problems |
None |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to break-ins. |
None |
| Travel Issues |
None |
Premium gas only.
High gas prices. |
Early return home due to bad weather. High Docking fees. High gas prices. |
Early return home due to bad weather. Campsite fees. Low mileage per gallon.
High gas prices. |
Stuck inside during bad weather. |
Rental car fees. Airport hassles, high ticket prices.
High gas prices. |
| Traffic Issues |
None |
Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays. |
| Public Exposure |
Your own backyard oasis. |
Exposed to the public. Crowded roads. |
Exposed to the public. Crowded roads. |
Exposed to the public. Crowded roads. |
Varies by location. |
May have high tourist population. |
Other Items of
Interest |
A ceramic composite pool can be relocated to your new home.
Qualifies for a home improvement loan. |
Great if you are a
bachelor/bachelorette. |
Fiberglass never deteriorates, but other components do. |
A way to see the entire country. |
Quiet escape from home. |
Planned getaway. |
