Cecilia

 "Cecilia you're breaking my heart , you're shaking my confidence daily"

I have owned my boat for 22 years and never named her until now. I told my buddy, Paul, on a recent trip I needed to give her this name. The opening of the song accurately describes my relationship with her.

 From her initial voyage with Scott and me when she almost sank because I failed to put the plug in she has shaken my confidence. The photo above was taken that August 2, 2003 morning. The photo shows  she still had the advertisement for Paul  (not my buddy Paul) Center for guiding and custom rods. I have a fishing rod that he made for me and have been on several fishing trips with him. Both sides of the stern of Cecilia still say "Angling Adventures".  

Cecilia today looks a little different. In 2003 there were no scratches or dents and she didn't leak. There was a different trolling motor, no spare wheel and tire, a different winch, trailer tongue, different depth finder, fewer seats, no 9.9 hp motor, and different trailer lights. There were no tie up ropes, carpet stains or anchor. The live well didn't fill with water until I turned on the pump. Now the intake is plugged to keep unwanted water out.

Cecilia also didn't have any memories on that August Saturday, but she was about to create many. 

On August 2, 2003, neither Scott or Sarah were married. I didn't have granddaughters who would come to spend time with me and Cecilia,

Cecilia has given us trophies too numerous to mention.

and many times she saw us get skunked. 

As I scan these photos of time spent with family and friends in Cecelia, I am sad to see her go. She has given me multiple memories that start with a smile.

It's time for my son to continue on with her and make more memories...if he gets her leaks fixed!