Big Cliff Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Well, it took a while to get everything organized and worked out but thanks to Roy, Marc, and Luc from Princecraft for all their help and input, we will be getting our new boat next Friday afternoon. We got a fantastic deal; a Holiday DLX WS, with a 60 hp Merc, wireless bow mount trolling motor, upgraded fish finder, bumpers, dock lines, anchor, boat safety kit, 2 auto inflatable life jackets, a full tank of gas, 2 batteries, registration, numbers on the boat, and including PDI, delivered to our door and in the water for $17500.00 + tax. (and to think, I wasn't even looking at Princecraft to start with.) I can't thank you all enough for all your help and input because without all of you I'd probably still being trying to figure out what to get! I am lucky enough to have some very wonderful friends but two special people; Beans and Jack, would you do me the honor of being my first "fishing partners" in the boat next Sunday? (sorry Friday evening and Saturday are Sue's LOL). it would be an honor to share the experience with you. Edited June 20, 2009 by Big Cliff
MCTFisher9120 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congratulations on the fine purchase. Be sure to take a picture...whats your number again? I got to get down there sooner! MTBF
Big Cliff Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Posted June 20, 2009 Looking forward to it! 705-328-0750 I could use a good deck hand from time to time!
Spiel Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congratulations Cliff, I'm very happy for you and Sue. It sounds like a beautufil craft and I hope you and your new lady become very intimate. A round of applause for Roy, Marc and Luc. Speaking of ladies I just spoke with Wayne and he's had your ole gal out several times already and is very, very happy. His boys are also pleased to be out catching fish with thier dad, a round of applause for you too.
crappieperchhunter Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Well done Cliff. And kudos to all involved in helping you get a DEAL.I wish you many good turns on Sturgeon in it. I hope you and the 2 OLD FARTS get a boatful on Sunday.
wuchikubo Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 congrats Cliff!! Remember to post the pics from the maiden voyage!
Big Cliff Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Posted June 20, 2009 Speaking of ladies I just spoke with Wayne and he's had your ole gal out several times already and is very, very happy. His boys are also pleased to be out catching fish with thier dad, a round of applause for you too. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, just made my day to know that they are pleased with her. I just had a feeling when I first talked to him that he and the boys would do her proud!
John Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congrat's Cliff and Sue. Glad everything worked out. I know that you will be very happy with the Princecraft, as Barbara and I are with ours. We will have to introduce them to each other very soon. J & B
Garry2Rs Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congratulations on the new ride. It sounds like a terrific deal! I hope you have many great days on the water with it.
Big Cliff Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Posted June 20, 2009 Hey, how about an "help us name our new boat" contest the prize would only be bragging rights but it might be fun. Our last boat was called "The Other Lady", (she had a mirmade on her side) for a couple of reasons, she was the only other lady that Sue would let me spend time with, spend money on, and disapear into the evening with, without getting mad at me! She was always a lady in that she stuck with me through some really rough times and never let me down. I would talk nice and stroke the throttle gently and she would purr like a kitten. Crack the throttle forward and she would spring like a panther. She would glide across the water like a feather on a breeze, weather any storm, cold, wet, I could touch the key and she would spring to life and take me where ever I wanted to go. She has moved on to a wonderful family and her replacement will be hard pressed to live up to her reputation but I think she needs a name.
Spiel Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Since this new boat will obviously be a source of pleasure I suppose "Miss Stress" is not quite fitting.....LOL
GBW Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 "The Second best Catch" as I'm sure Sue is the 1st...
Spiel Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 The Prince "S" "Thrice Lucky" "3 Times a Lady" ok that's bad! "Third Times a Charm" Keep in mind if I was good at this my boat would already have name....
Big Cliff Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Posted June 20, 2009 Well, I have to tell you that so far, "Miss Stress" and "The Second best Catch" are tied for first.
danbouck Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congrats on the fine boat! You got one hell of a deal. As for names I like "Miss Stress"
CLofchik Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Cliff Hanger? Cliff Dwelling? Jump Off A Cliff?
Beans Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks for the invite Cliff...looking forward to fishing with you and thanks for the honor of being the first...will do my best to get her all slimey...
Jonny Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Big thing to get a new boat. Congrats! Call her "Lollipop" (The Good Ship).
JeffBornFishin Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congrats on your new ride. You and Sue sure deserve it! It am sure it will give you many years of new memories. Am I correct in thinking that you also chose this as it looks like it will fit your marine railway/boathouse Look forward to seeing that first post and pics
Greencoachdog Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Hey, how about an "help us name our new boat" contest the prize would only be bragging rights but it might be fun. Our last boat was called "The Other Lady", (she had a mirmade on her side) for a couple of reasons, she was the only other lady that Sue would let me spend time with, spend money on, and disapear into the evening with, without getting mad at me! She was always a lady in that she stuck with me through some really rough times and never let me down. I would talk nice and stroke the throttle gently and she would purr like a kitten. Crack the throttle forward and she would spring like a panther. She would glide across the water like a feather on a breeze, weather any storm, cold, wet, I could touch the key and she would spring to life and take me where ever I wanted to go. She has moved on to a wonderful family and her replacement will be hard pressed to live up to her reputation but I think she needs a name. "The Boat Formerly Know as Princecraft"?
motv8tr Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Congrats Cliff, sounds like a beauty!!!! I'll look forward to the report with the inaugural sliming as for the name, I vote for "miss stress" Maureen
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