Willy's Big Decision

willy · #1 10-09-2006, 01:24 PM

Well at least it is big for me. Went out this weekend with my son and good friend, caught a couple of weakies 15-17 inches but nothing else happening.
But I did make a big decision for a couple of reasons but the jist of it is I have decided to sell Old School, one of the major reasons I have hesitated till now is you guys, enjoy the commraderie and you are all just about as wackie as me.
I bought Old School after looking at 16 V's all over the north east with the intention of getting my first good salt water boat.
I wanted one preferrably with a bracket, definetly with a full transom. And that transom and floor had to be solid. I was not concerned with gel coat cracking and all the dings etc. an older boat gets because I intended to strip the hardware off the boat this year, fair in any marks etc. and do a nice paint job on it.
Old School fits the bill well and she is a good riding salty boat that is the driest boat I have ever been on. I have put about 1500 into her to date and a bunch of sweat cleaning redoing teak etc. I bought her for 6500 from Fillet1 one of the older members here that is no longer active.
But as they say sometimes the Good Lord has other plans for you and this year he came down and smited me with a major neck surgery, and though I have tried four times to make it work fishing the salt my neck will just not let me handle it. I have thought about buying a smaller CC and just going out once in awhile and using it in the frsh water, cause for me to load, trailer 45-60 minutes to where I can launch, and then launch and the recovery and return is just too much for me. When I add in the rocking and rolling that goes on here in the salt that night I fall to sleep only after talking with Uncle Jack for bit.
Well thats about it, I will eventually get a small Tin Boat to fish the local lakes here with a 9.9 on it. Something easy to launch and trailer, and close.
I put this on this post so you all will know why and I will post it in for sale tonight when I get a chance. She is the best boat I have ever been on anywhere near her size and it has been a major decision for me to sell her but one I have to do. ;)

C YENSEN · #2 10-09-2006, 01:32 PM

wow.

sorry to hear that you had to make the decision. sounds like it is the best for you. hope it goes well and by all means.

DO NOT LEAVE THE SITE. IT WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU.

#3 10-09-2006, 01:43 PM

sorry to hear it. i'm sure you know ur welcome around hear anyways. heck, stinky sold his v20, and we still put up with him! a small skiff can be a lot of fun. i love mine. this time of year the reds and specks move up into the bayous and a skiff is the only way to go. maybe a v-18 and an electric winch. great bass boat and you can still get salty on a good day.

Blue_Runner · #4 10-09-2006, 02:22 PM

I understand Willy and don't blame you. Never know, that neck might just get back to 100% before you know it and you'll be back in the market for a salt boat. Until then, take it easy and know that we understand and pray for your speedy recovery.

Just don't leave :)

Blue

Airslot · #5 10-09-2006, 02:23 PM

Yeah, just cause you sell the V-20 don't mean you can't stay and play....

Airslot

Pipe_Dream · #6 10-09-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by willy

. . . one of the major reasons I have hesitated till now is you guys, enjoy the commraderie and you are all just about as wackie as me.

Shoot willy, don't let that be any kind of factor in your decision -- once a V-20-er always a V-20-er! *Sorry about your neck problems, and hope things get better for you soon.

TheTinMan · #7 10-09-2006, 03:49 PM

Yea Willy, definately stick around!! :-* Many members here that don't have V20's anymore....Grand Pubah, CB....I was here way before I got my V.

Good luck!

I may be selling in the spring also.

chumbucket · #8 10-09-2006, 04:17 PM

This site has become more than just a V20 ownership site. It's what prompted and was the driving force to BS starting the site. Just because some of us don't own one yet or anymore don't mean squat around here.
We can all still agree on talking supermodels right? Well, all except for MJ. We all know which way his anchor swings. ;D
Whatever you decide, best of luck to you. Stick around. There's plenty more shenanigans to go around. ;D

Mac_Attack · #9 10-09-2006, 04:27 PM

Willy, sorry to hear that the neck is still a bother to you. Like the other guys said once a V20er always a V20er. I need you here so you can tell the ocean guys just how good a Walleye tastes. Keep posting! Billy Mac ;D

macojoe · #10 10-09-2006, 05:06 PM

well well, yet another one bites the dust!! All of this pissing and moaning!!

Listen your necxk will get better and you will fish again!! Crap my dad dove into a swiming pool and broke his neck, and has to walk with 2 canes and use special fork and kiifes justv to eat!!

But every year he makws his way here and off we go in the V20!

Stixck with it!! It will get bettetr you will se!!

But what ever you do, don't leave the site!!

Unless you send me all your super models to me first!! Since you have no use for them anymore! ;D ;)