Finally got my boat exactly how I want it and then .....

[Nauti Natured]

So ... I bought my boat(2002 Contender 31) two years ago from a friend. I have never been more excited about any one moment in my life with the exception of the birth of my children.The boat arrived from Cape Cod and... it began:

I pulled all the old tangled wiring, removed all the old electronics, repaired some gel-coat booboos, removed the old name, buffed her out to a "like new" shine. Replaced all the electronics, transducer, pumps. Put in new LED lighting, Spot light, outrigger hardware, clips, halyards. Put in new rod holders, got new canvas, new anchor, new tri-axle trailer. Got the motors completely worked over ... new water pumps, impellers, etc. I mean ... I got her right. Runs like a dream, raises fish and everything is right ... exactly how I want her.

And now ..... I have to sell her I held on as long as I could but with zero work, comes zero income. After sitting down with the wife today and looking at our total picture, undeniably, a lot of expenses come directly from the boat.

So ... keep an eye on the For Sale forum for details and pics and some nice gear as well. If you know anyone who may want a great deal on an amazing boat, please pm me and let me know.

[Avenger]

Whever said "the two happiest days in a boater's life, yadda...yadda...yadda" was obviously not a boater.

Sorry about the turn of events. Hopefully things will get better soon.

[Nauti Natured]

Whever said "the two happiest days in a boater's life, yadda...yadda...yadda" was obviously not a boater.

Sorry about the turn of events. Hopefully things will get better soon.

Thanks ... it will be a sad day to see her go but we do what we have to do to feed our families

[Jesse Lockowitz]

sucks man.

[clt_capt]

I hate to hear that

[Deep C]

Man that sucks... Feel for ya bro... I've been fortunate through those tough times to fall back on my boats and earn a meager living from them. Catching bait if I had to I found a way... When family is involved tho it makes it tough... Hang in there things will get better... May not be fast or enough but will get better...

[crappiekrazy]

Very bad news NN. Hope things turn around for you.....

[Nauti Natured]

Thanks guys ... I just need some relief for a little while to get back on my feet. Ill get another one down the road.

[BTH284]

I know exactly how you feel Nauti. When I got laid off 18 months ago. Selling my boat was the first thing on my mind. I have not had to do it yet. But trust me I will get rid of it in a heartbeat if things continue to get worse. There will always be other boats that are newer and more advanced when the income starts back up and the economy turns around. All you folks here that buy by witches my boat thanks you every month!

It will not be the end of the world, you can actually go on a make up charter cheaper than you fish your own boat. Something to think about and in the way of doing so help out NC's coastal economy.

[Catcher's Mitt]

sorry buddy. good luck.