Never owned a boat, other than, a small (personal size) sail boat an a canoe. Known many who have an none real happy bout maintenance. Seems many a head scratch

as to weather it's worth it but it usually wins the coin toss. One guy maintained quite a large one yet mostly took out the dingy. Unhappy about the fuel, an that was bout five years ago. Wonder if he still ownes it?
Good luck with yer trip, enjoy yerself!
