"FishWisher" wrote in message
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Yep. It's time for a change. My C-Dory "FishWisher" is now at the
brokers yard awaiting a younger, more passionate new skipper to
terrorize the sturgeon and salmon. I think it's time to recognize my
limits and move on.

This isn't an ad to sell the boat, heck, I think she'll find a new
owner soon. But I wonder if any of you other old geezers like me have
reached a point where you realize it's time to sell the boat 'cause you
just don't enjoy it like you did when you were younger and in better
shape.

I'm not all that old at 62, but I've sure had my share of heart
problems and I take too many meds that take the edge off. I had bypass
surgery 10 years ago, then five stents put in a year ago. I've lost a
noticable amount of strength and endurance. And I'm really getting lame
in the hips. My 89 year old neighbor runs rings around me! Life isn't
fair.

Did any of you oldsters ever sell out? Did you have regrets? Didja
realize that it was the right move after all was said and done? Maybe
you bought a smaller boat when you discovered you still needed to fish
or cruise? I'm not sure what I'm going to do after she's sold, but I do
have a motor home that I still enjoy.

More info on the boat and the sale on my homesite, www.fishwisher.com

Advise and experiences welcome.

Dale
At 64,this year, I was about to get rid of the pontoon boat as it was just
too big and impossible for me to take out alone anymore. Then, it was time
to replace the decking, carpet, etc. My son took over the job as I just
couldn't do it. He remodeled her so the deck is clear of furniture (use
folding chairs if needed) and repositioned the captains console so I can
pull up to the dock and within a couple of steps I can step out on the dock
to tie her up. Added lights under the deck on the sides so I can see what
I'm about to net. Love it. He mentioned that he had a lot less projects to
do before we moved back from Arizona. That's what he gets for saying
everytime we talked on the phone for 17 yrs. "When are you going to move
back to Illinois where you belong instead of that godforsaken gravel pit"

Tom G.