I Think I'm Gone....

NorCal Boater

NorCal Boater

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Jan 24, 2008
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Covington, LA
Boat Info
Boatless
Engines
No boat....no engines
Yesterday I sold my 1985 Cobalt CM23 to a great family that assured me they would finish up what I started. I've had a long history with this boat co-owning it from 1989-1998 and then buying it back 5 1/2 years ago. I spent a lot of money on her and changed and upgraded things that I would want for myself thinking I would keep this boat for many more years. But when I started using her in our area I realized that going up and down the river was just not the boating I want to do. I'm a destination boater....I like going places and staying on the boat for weeks/months at a time. I'm 70 and retired and my wife is 60 and not ready/able to retire and I don't want a cruiser until she can join me so, I am done with boating and not sure if we will get another one.

Being a member of this Forum has been a part of my life for the past 10-12 years or so. I've really enjoyed the interaction and this is the one place where it seems my views on current events are readily shared by others. I may drop in from time-to-time just to see what's happening.
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I never bought in to that "Happiest 2 days...." bullshit and true to form, I cried watching this boat leave just as I have every boat I've owned and sold. "Boaters", love their boats and boating. "Boat Owners", use their boats and may even enjoy them but they will never really get it.

I am, and always will be, a "Boater" whether I own one or not. See ya 'round Guys....
Shawn
 
Best of luck to you Shawn, and hope to see you around the forum from time to time.
 
Nooooooo!!! Another good one gone!

Sad to see you go. We'll be here.

Dave
 
Sad to see you go Shawn. Best wishes.
 
NorCal Boater said:
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"Boaters", love their boats and boating. "Boat Owners", use their boats and may even enjoy them but they will never really get it.

I am, and always will be, a "Boater" whether I own one or not. See ya 'round Guys....
Shawn
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In a couple of sentences you absolutely identified the difference. I know a lot of boat owners. You can identify them by their dirty boats in their slip.
 
Take care Shawn. I’ve always appreciated your contributions to the site.
Tim
 
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