So long old girl

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Jimmy
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So long old girl

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It has been said, that the happiest day to a boater is the day he buys his boat, and the day he sells his boat. Well, I can say, not true for us.... After 25 years of fun and memories, we have sold our first 'real' boat. All the kids grew up on her and loved it. My oldest even admitted to shedding a tear or two when I told him she was sold. We upgraded, and now she has new owners that I hope takes good care of her. No, not a Trojan, so begging for mercy putting her on this site.

So, So long old girl, cannot thank you enogh for the good times and memories.

Here she is in her new home.
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Always sad to see a good boat go . 25 years is a long . the longest I have had one is about 12 years ( and counting ) It will be hard to let this one go yet I see it coming . :cry: :cry:
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Hi

Know the feeling somewhat. Had the tricabin for 16 years.

But Iike you, I was ready for the new Trojan and am happy with the decision.

Besides all that, the my old tricabin's new owner keeps her in my marina.

Rick
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Well, She is slipped only about 5 miles away, so I can stop by and see her now and then. Actually just putted by her tonight. : :lol:
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rickalan35 wrote:Hi

Know the feeling somewhat. Had the tricabin for 16 years.

But Iike you, I was ready for the new Trojan and am happy with the decision.

Besides all that, the my old tricabin's new owner keeps her in my marina.

Rick
My last on stayed at my marina , sadly I have watched it go down hill in the last 12 years .
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I had my Four Winns 245 Sundowner for 14 years. I'm just finishing my 5th year with my Trojan F26. I'll have the F26 at least 4 more years until my daughter finishes college. After my daughter graduates from college in 2020, we'll see how things go. :mrgreen:
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my boat was bought brand new, right off the Miami Boat SHow Convention Center floor in 1983.

The original owner kept her for 18 years ...

I'm the second owner just now beginning my 16th year with her.

The above says something about the vessel.

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When I was growing up, we had both Century and Chris Craft. Century always made such a pretty boat!
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