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This is the post that I don’t really want to make, but has become necessary. August, 8th, 2014, I was diagnosed with ALS at Mayo. Since that time I’ve lost most of the use of my arms and hands. No longer driving, can not: lift a shotgun to my shoulder, handle a rod and reel, shop full of tools that I can not use, dependent on my wife , family, and friends for a lot of support. So, I have my favorite fishing rig up for sale. Calling it a turn key would be an understatement. I’m the second owner, purchased 2001, repaired when necessary, upgraded when possible, and washed each time upon return before covering. Hull is 1997, motor and trailer 1998, currently located in Monticello. Sorry for the long post, but you tend to gather items over time.
1997 Carolina Skiff 19ft, Semi V Series1980V, 6’ 4” beam 22” freeboard, draws 8-9 " per specs
Bimini Top
Fish Finder - Max Depth 600' Garmin 240
GPS - Fixed Mount Garmin 152
Trolling motor 55 lb great white
3 batteries (2 starting with perko switch, 1 trolling with on board charging)
18 gal aluminum gas tank/water separator
6 gal portable gas tank
Flip back cooler seat
Poling platform
2 Spare alumn props one new 1 used

Outboard Motor:
1998 Yamaha C75TLRW 2-Stroke Series
31 mph fully loaded 2 passengers per GPS.

Trailer
1998 Single 19 Feet
2 Spare Tires and 1 Carrier
New fenders/springs 2 years ago
New up graded axle 3k 5 years ago
New led lights Parkway
New steering tube Parkway

Misc.
Gaf
Shakespeare ant (No radio)
Boat hook
Dip net (rubberized net)
1 custom bait station, clips on side
Stainless tool kit, West marine
2 anchors (1 150’ rode 6’ chain)
Flares and gun
Fire extinguisher (may have expired)
Drift/Sea anchor
Dock bumpers
Aluminum paddle
Throwable cushions/life jackets
Dive flag
First aid kit
Plugin 1mil candle spot lite
Boarding ladder
3 seabags( for electronics, and contain: bug spray/sunscreen, towels, lures and boxes, terminal tackle, leader material, jigs, gulps, Cajun thund, pliers, bogo grip, etc.)
8 rod holders, 2 trout rods(1 casting 7’ m berkly with Pflueger reel, 1 Spinning 8’ m Pflueger with Okuma AV30 reel)

NADA PRICE: $5,200 based on boat, motor, trailer, trolling motor, and electronics only, which is my asking price. All other items will be included.
boy, what memories If I put all the pic's of the special folks who have rode with me, I'd have to post 1/3 of the members. Thanks to every one of you from the bottom of my ...tackle box!

I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I wish you the best. The boat looks clean and well kept. It will sell quickly. Best of luck to you and yours

Sorry to hear the reason for the sale, Bud. Good luck with it and everything else.

Im interested in the boat ,but hate the circumstances for which it was posted. PRAYERS going up, and private message coming to you Sir.

Great boat... and man I HATE to hear that. Will be remembering you and your bride in my prayers.

Sorry to hear the news Bud.

Email sent on boat.

BUD, I CAN NOT EXPRESS THE SADNESS IF FEEL HEARING THIS FROM YOU. I WILL PUT YOUR NAME ON OUR CHURCH PRAYER LIST AND I WILL PRAY FOR YOU EVERYTIME I THINK OF YOU WHICH WILL BE SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. FOLKS I HAVE FISHED ON THIS BOAT AND IT IS IN PERFECT SHAPE, BUD HAS ALWAYS TAKEN EXCEPTIONAL CARE OF HIS FISHING EQUIPMENT AND CARS THAT I KNOW OF.
THIS IS A STEAL FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS A GREAT BOAT IN PERFECT CONDITION.
PRAYERS FOR YOU BUD!
PA
SEMPER FI

So sorry to hear of your health issues. I will lift you and your family in prayer!

Bud sorry to hear of your health issues. will put your family in prayer!

Thoughts and prayers are with you Bud.

I am truly sorry to hear about your health concerns. From reading your post you seem to love this boat and have taken care of it. What is the best way to contact you?

Good morning folks.
I appreciate the interest expressed in my boat. However, I'm even more grateful for the thoughts and especially the prayers. There is no treatment at this time, for ALS, lots of research but no idea what causes it, so prayer is the best treatment. Like I said there are some really special folks on this forum. Thanks.
If you have expressed an interest I will be in touch.
Bud

PM sent…..So sorry about your health report. May His peace which passeth all understanding be yours. We are praying for you and yours.

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers

Skiff Update:
My apologies for apparently getting ahead of myself. I just returned from checking on my boat. My wife and I spent several months last year in South Fl and my Son was looking after the boat at his place in Monticello. He has been in Jacksonville the past two weeks ( NAVY) and will be returning this weekend. That is important as he has a key some where to the lock on my receiver hitch. I was going to bring the boat back to Tallahassee and clean it up which it needs (nothing serious but is dirty). I believe it will likely be Monday before I can get organized for a sale (weekend weather doesn’t look great anyway). I have interested parties at this time and hopefully, I will be able to say come look on Monday. Sorry for the delay
Bud