Well guys we sold our boat- Lots of pics inside!

swordfish123 · 02-11-2007, 04:13 AM

Guys, My dad bought our boat, named Retreat, over four years ago.. our first big boat. at the time we had never done any offshore fishing. While it wasnt quite a fishing boat we fished the hell out of it when we could!! it taught us a million lessons, including tons of patience and how to have a lot of fun and catch a lot of fish. My dad sister and i spent every vacation possible on it and it took us to Islamorada twice, Key west, Lucaya and our final big trip to the Abacos where I spent the last summer, and countless trips where we made home at miami beach marina or bahia mar marina. i can also honestly say i found my passion and obsession for boats and fishing, and i am now going to persue a career in the industry.

i have so many incredible memories it would be impossible to even begin to describe. I have over 3000 pictures from the past few years and it was almost impossible to pick even these few to post. Here are some of the best pictures I could find, i figured i'd post em up here. This doesnt even scratch the surface but oh well...Enjoy!

As far as fishing firsts : Retreat gave us in four years and only about 120 days on the water (in order):
Baracuda (we thought we were the shit!)
Kingfish- St Simons Island, GA
Cobia- Fernandena
My first beer

Mahi- Miami
Sailfish- Miami
White Marlin- Lucaya
Wahoo- Lauderdale
Blackfin Tuna- Keys
Swordfish- Lauderdale THANK YOU SFC!
Blue Marlin- Miami- Controversial, i know it was a blue, some people say sail
Yellowfin Tuna- Abacos

The new boat- 2001 48' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge

First cobia

Lucaya

BULL!- Lucaya

first sail

First sword!

sail

one of my fav pictures

Sweet

Me and friend..
I was able to give two of my friends their first billfish, both Swordies!

small, but first yellowfin. good eatin! Abacos

i will miss sitting on the dock drinking on that boat..

another favorite picture

sweet pic

Retreat gets a new arsenal! custom build by me

first tagged billfish

swordfish123 · 02-11-2007, 04:17 AM

You will never see my happier/more excited than being in that cockit heading SE out of Port Everglades with the sun setting and a 50W in my hand

Love this picture

Like I said, Retreat was an amazing boat, although it had a tendency to break at the worst of times but it provided a means to create some of the best memories i have. Hopefully the new owner will appreciate it as we did.

I will miss this boat!
(but its not all sad...I am flying to Miami thursday to look at big center consoles

)

ausum · 02-11-2007, 08:06 AM

If you come to Islamorada and were going fishing, your more then welcome out with us and enjoy yourself... AuSUM 2

quack quack · 02-12-2007, 04:36 PM

Very cool post loved the pics

Knot Proper · 02-12-2007, 04:42 PM

Hey if your coming to the show I will be working the Wellcraft Booth we have some pretty nice center console's I also sell a custom center console called Venture. They are unreal and quite pricey. check out my website.

Sundance Marine: Boats for Sale in Jensen Beach, FL

My e-mail is Brian@sundancemarineusa.com

WhItEoUt 23 · 02-12-2007, 05:49 PM

great pics

mannyc · 02-12-2007, 05:55 PM

very sweet ex-ride and pics!

socalfisher · 02-12-2007, 06:53 PM

damn homie, thats not a boat, thats a house!

sweeeeeet pics

Broadbill-Pro · 02-12-2007, 09:26 PM

good post

swordfish123 · 02-12-2007, 11:11 PM

Thanks guys! Glad you like the pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knot Proper

Hey if your coming to the show I will be working the Wellcraft Booth we have some pretty nice center console's I also sell a custom center console called Venture. They are unreal and quite pricey. check out my website.

Sundance Marine: Boats for Sale in Jensen Beach, FL

My e-mail is Brian@sundancemarineusa.com

We will be there. Im sure i'll see you just dont say anything around my dad about forum stuff (he'll think im wierd

)

On a serious note... How do you like boat sales? I am very interested in persuing this as a career. I will be handing out resumes for internship positions at the boat show. ANY advice or help along the way would be GREATLY appreciated. I am currently persuing a Finance/Real Estate Double major at Ole Miss. Boats are my passion, so i figure thats what i need to do!

Broadbill-Pro · 02-13-2007, 07:21 AM

Any Father would be proud that his kid bragged the way you have over the recreation he provided for his family. It only takes reading this thread to know you'll be successful in whatever profession you choose. Good Luck

Broadbill · 02-13-2007, 08:48 AM

Nice post and good pics. Are you guys getting another boat?

swordfish123 · 02-13-2007, 12:13 PM

looking at CC's. SeaVee, Regulator etc. tyring to talk him into a 32-34. its gonna take some work.

B767 · 02-13-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

Any Father would be proud that his kid bragged the way you have over the recreation he provided for his family. It only takes reading this thread to know you'll be successful in whatever profession you choose. Good Luck

I totally agree. It take some of the pain of the maintenance cost when you hear that kind of story from a son. Here here to the memoirs

02-11-2007, 04:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	Well guys we sold our boat- Lots of pics inside! Guys, My dad bought our boat, named Retreat, over four years ago.. our first big boat. at the time we had never done any offshore fishing. While it wasnt quite a fishing boat we fished the hell out of it when we could!! it taught us a million lessons, including tons of patience and how to have a lot of fun and catch a lot of fish. My dad sister and i spent every vacation possible on it and it took us to Islamorada twice, Key west, Lucaya and our final big trip to the Abacos where I spent the last summer, and countless trips where we made home at miami beach marina or bahia mar marina. i can also honestly say i found my passion and obsession for boats and fishing, and i am now going to persue a career in the industry. i have so many incredible memories it would be impossible to even begin to describe. I have over 3000 pictures from the past few years and it was almost impossible to pick even these few to post. Here are some of the best pictures I could find, i figured i'd post em up here. This doesnt even scratch the surface but oh well...Enjoy! As far as fishing firsts : Retreat gave us in four years and only about 120 days on the water (in order): Baracuda (we thought we were the shit!) Kingfish- St Simons Island, GA Cobia- Fernandena My first beer Mahi- Miami Sailfish- Miami White Marlin- Lucaya Wahoo- Lauderdale Blackfin Tuna- Keys Swordfish- Lauderdale THANK YOU SFC! Blue Marlin- Miami- Controversial, i know it was a blue, some people say sail Yellowfin Tuna- Abacos The new boat- 2001 48' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge First cobia Lucaya BULL!- Lucaya first sail First sword! sail one of my fav pictures Sweet Me and friend.. I was able to give two of my friends their first billfish, both Swordies! small, but first yellowfin. good eatin! Abacos i will miss sitting on the dock drinking on that boat.. another favorite picture sweet pic Retreat gets a new arsenal! custom build by me first tagged billfish __________________ The Charm of Fishing is that it is the Pursuit of what is Elusive but Obtainable, A perpetual Series of Occasions for Hope. -John Buchan Contact Gulf Coast Hatteras- The Exclusive Hatteras, Cabo, Albemarle, and Grand Banks Dealer in the Gulf. (251) 980-2220 Last edited by swordfish123; 02-11-2007 at 04:21 AM..

02-11-2007, 04:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	You will never see my happier/more excited than being in that cockit heading SE out of Port Everglades with the sun setting and a 50W in my hand Love this picture Like I said, Retreat was an amazing boat, although it had a tendency to break at the worst of times but it provided a means to create some of the best memories i have. Hopefully the new owner will appreciate it as we did. I will miss this boat! (but its not all sad...I am flying to Miami thursday to look at big center consoles ) __________________ The Charm of Fishing is that it is the Pursuit of what is Elusive but Obtainable, A perpetual Series of Occasions for Hope. -John Buchan Contact Gulf Coast Hatteras- The Exclusive Hatteras, Cabo, Albemarle, and Grand Banks Dealer in the Gulf. (251) 980-2220

02-11-2007, 08:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
ausum Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Islamorada,fl Boat: Custom 50 ft. express with tower Best Catch: 550 lb blue marlin-800 bluefin-68 dolphin- Occupation: Inactive in business Posts: 102	swordfish If you come to Islamorada and were going fishing, your more then welcome out with us and enjoy yourself... AuSUM 2

02-12-2007, 04:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Very cool post loved the pics __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

02-12-2007, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Knot Proper Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Knot Proper 26' Sailfish Best Catch: 200+ Blue Marlin Occupation: Boat Sales, Sundance Marine Posts: 155	Boat Show Hey if your coming to the show I will be working the Wellcraft Booth we have some pretty nice center console's I also sell a custom center console called Venture. They are unreal and quite pricey. check out my website. Sundance Marine: Boats for Sale in Jensen Beach, FL My e-mail is Brian@sundancemarineusa.com __________________ LIFE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS MUCH FUN! Brian@sundancemarineusa.com www.sundancemarineusa.com

02-12-2007, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 1,264	great pics

02-12-2007, 05:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 332	very sweet ex-ride and pics!

02-12-2007, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
socalfisher Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Channel Islands, Calif Boat: 40' Custom Occupation: commercial fisherman/tender, student Posts: 39	damn homie, thats not a boat, thats a house! sweeeeeet pics

02-12-2007, 09:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,396	good post

02-13-2007, 07:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,396	Any Father would be proud that his kid bragged the way you have over the recreation he provided for his family. It only takes reading this thread to know you'll be successful in whatever profession you choose. Good Luck

02-13-2007, 08:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	Nice post and good pics. Are you guys getting another boat?

02-13-2007, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	looking at CC's. SeaVee, Regulator etc. tyring to talk him into a 32-34. its gonna take some work. __________________ The Charm of Fishing is that it is the Pursuit of what is Elusive but Obtainable, A perpetual Series of Occasions for Hope. -John Buchan Contact Gulf Coast Hatteras- The Exclusive Hatteras, Cabo, Albemarle, and Grand Banks Dealer in the Gulf. (251) 980-2220

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