PINCH ME

[dradons]

That being said.....I do work in Sidney, so if you need a gas provider for an evening fish shoot me a message.

 

[Rayvon]

Congrats on a great deal. Way to make it happen!
I guess that moves me up the line for a 19ft Seasport? @Rayvon ?

My deal doesn't even come close to this one,unbelievable.

 

[kaelc]

My deal doesn't even come close to this one.

Yours has better power by far if I remember correctly. But you both are lucky

 

[DanJ]

I just told my wife your story and she said “I hope he takes the old fella fishing if he wants to go”. Great feel good story and I am happy for you and your family

 

[Aces]

Let’s get right into it:

Here’s how it started. My parents have decided to merge into our house and sell theirs. (It’s currently Under contract)
This enables me to pay off the butt whopping I took in real estates in late 2022/ early 2023 and actually have a little fun money again.
My wife and I decided that we should get back into a boat as it gives us so much joy. I was thinking my max would be about $30k so I was looking at a beautiful striper 18.5 that’s on marketplace right now. It’s very clean and I would be happy to own it.


Before I pulled the trigger, there is a certain boat that I had to look at. I drive by it every single morning on the way to work and drive by it again every single afternoon coming home. It has never once been out of its storage shed. I felt like I needed to knock on his door just to see the story on this boat. Here is what I see…
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I rang the bell and a nice old timer and his dog came to the door.
I told him I have seen his beautiful boat from the street and noticed it doesn’t seem to get used. I was wondering if he had thought about selling it. He said actually he had and what did I have in mind? I said I hadn’t really looked at it because I didn’t wanna go onto his property but if he could tell me a little bit about it then I would be interested. Turns out it’s a 2023 Double Eagle 185. He bought brand new and has used it once.
When I heard that I said, oh thank you for your time, but I can definitely not afford that. He told me to go have a look at it anyways, so I did…

Story checks out. It’s ******* brand new. brand new hull brand new motor, brand new, kicker brand new electronics, brand new everything. 1 hour on the boat.

After looking over and drooling, I went back to him and said it’s fantastic and I really appreciate him showing it to me, but I cannot afford it so best of luck.

He told me to call him Wednesday (check your calendars) and he will know by then if he is for sure ready to sell it and then also what my comfortable price would be.

This morning I called him and said it’s definitely worth a lot more than I can afford but I could scrape together $35,000 and give it a great home. He said,”sounds good”

I am basically still in shock. I got them a bank draft, delivered it to them and I’m picking up the boat this evening. They are the absolute nicest people I’ve ever met and I told them I would be grateful forever and I would cherish all the memories I make it. I also offered them lots of crab and salmon if I can catch them.

So without further ado, please welcome my brand new Double Eagle 185 that I will be naming “PINCH ME”
The boat comes with power everything, hydraulic everything, riggers, extra equipment, and a brand new tuff trailer.

I know good things happen to good people, but today something good even happened to me.

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I am so happy for you, amigo!

 

[Ringo]

Congrats! Patience paid off. I’m really happy for you.
Next time, if you see a 22’ Seasport hiding somewhere in the neighbourhood, send me a message before giving the coordinates up to Rayvon.

 

[Stizzla]

Also came with riggers and a brand new MR3 with fenwick HMX

 

[Aces]

@Stizzla

I got some fishing gear for ya

 

[bryce]

Congrats!!!

 

[Sea Chaser]

Also came with riggers and a brand new MR3 with fenwick HMX

You going fishing tomorrow then ??

 

[Stizzla]

You going fishing tomorrow then ??

I wish. I want to do new gas, new impellers and oil before I take it out. 3 years sitting

 

[Loghauler]

Great fishing pole !

 

[kaelc]

That was a little bit too soon on the mr3. Grand theft now

 

[wildmanyeah]

Also came with riggers and a brand new MR3 with fenwick HMX

Did you feel awkward posing for pictures on your underwear

 

[Sea Chaser]

Did you feel awkward posing for pictures on your underwear

Gotta do what you gotta do to get on the water

 

[ab1752]

Do. Not. Sell. This. Boat. Ever.

Congrats!!

 

[Stizzla]

Thanks for the kind words. Especially the jealousy… I love it!

I will not be selling this boat anytime soon. Not even for double what I paid for it. My daughter drew them an amazing thank you picture and they love the idea of some fresh seafood dropped off on the way home.

I certainly offered the old timer some time on the water with me and his eyes lit up. He’s not in a condition to go out medically, but we have it as a goal for him to get there soon!

 

[Maxpri]

Thanks for the kind words. Especially the jealousy… I love it!

I will not be selling this boat anytime soon. Not even for double what I paid for it. My daughter drew them an amazing thank you picture and they love the idea of some fresh seafood dropped off on the way home.

I certainly offered the old timer some time on the water with me and his eyes lit up. He’s not in a condition to go out medically, but we have it as a goal for him to get there soon!

Man what a great story all around. Congrats.

 

[Stizzla]

Anyone else too excited to sleep?!

 

[noluck]

yup