28 and that sweet rig, JF!? Nice work! One day I hope to have a vessel to call my own! 
JD, (my names Jason too) I've saved since I was 13. I could've bought a bunch of cars or spent it at bars but I got engaged in July and soon we will need a house, and the only thing I ever wanted was a boat (I was fortunate enough to have parents who built a house in Beach Haven West many years ago so I have a lagoon to dock). I've been heavily into fishing and boating since I was 6 and when I got my job I knew house & boat were the first things on my list to buy. Keep working hard, be dedicated and it will pay off. I thought I'd need to take out a second loan for a boat, but it's amazing how fast it adds up if you make some smart decisions.
Yup i agree....
Plus a boat is only half of it, I've spent over $15k on reels/rods and other fishing equipment, not to mention the epirb and life raft
but if you're gonna do it, do it right!
