They say the two happiest days in a man’s life are when he buys a boat, and sells a boat. Today should be a happy day for me, but it’s kinda sad instead. I sold my boat today, one I’ve had for 38 years. Pretty much everything I learned about bass fishing in lakes happened in that boat. I’ve trailered to 10 states and one Canadian province. The fiberglass is faded, the gel coat has a few dings, the batteries needed to be replaced and the carburetors are in need of some service. The new owner is going to be dealing with that. He and his family can make some memories with it now. I doubt he’ll ever has as much fun in it as I’ve had. Bye old friend.

It’s saying good bye to a old friend

Always a sad day but the memories will last forever.

Owning a boat for 38 years is impressive!

Yes 38 yrs on the same boat is quite impressive....... she's been a good one.

@Scott F That is a nice boat. You are a rare man to have kept her that long.

I hope you are not quitting fishing? What are you replacing her with?

Not replacing it. I’m done with long drives to fish. Upkeep on a boat I’m not using is just too expensive and it was taking up space in my garage. I still have a couple of personal pontoons if I need to get a line wet. I’ll be getting rid of most of my fishing tackle. Giving it away to friends and family that I know will get some use out of it.

Aww in a sad tone. Hope you're still able to get out now and again.

Hope you use the money for another boat or something else you love.

I have a boat sitting unused in my yard because I can't go by myself anymore and my friends would either take their boats or are too busy to fish or are late sleepers and the afternoons are too hot. Need to find some new friends.

@Scott F Although you will be fishing less I hope to continue to see you pop in on these forums. I have always appreciated your posts.

9 hours ago, senile1 said:

@Scott F Although you will be fishing less I hope to continue to see you pop in on these forums. I have always appreciated your posts.

Thanks for saying that. I’ll be around.