Today was a bitter-sweet day. We traded in our TT today for a new boat. With 6 kids, and 2 now in HS, it's gotten to the point where it's just about impossible to find weekends to get away. We live very close to Lake Loudon near Knoxville so getting out for an afternoon or a day will be much easier.Over the years I've really enjoyed these forums - a great group of people and always good info and advice. We'll still camp on occasion with some of our RVing friends, only we'll bring a boat to the lake and sleep in a tent.Anyway, wanted to wish everyone the best. Take care and tow safe!

So you traded the TT for a hole in the water to throw money into.:B Just kidding, hope you enjoy it.

Everybody should own a boat, at least once in their life, have fun.

NOPE! can`t do it! at least not until we have pics and/or the type/size of the boat!Have fun!We used to have a little 18foot open bow with a 4.3L I/O. it was a decent boat. would`ve liked something bigger, and that`s the way it goes!

Enjoy your family and boating! But, keep reading and commenting on these forums. We can always use your wisdom and advice!

Wanted to tell everyone goodbye | Good Sam Community

22 Replies

Helmsey
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013
Ranger431 wrote:
The experience there was OK, not 100% done. Have to drop off the TT when I pick up the boat on Thur or Fri. Had to play the numbers game a bit, but all and all it was fine. Will take some pics this weekend.

Hopefully they will get you 100% done on the first try :)
mlts22
Explorer II
Jun 17, 2013
There isn't a boondocking experience than living on hook in a secluded cove for a few days.
Ranger431
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
Helmsey wrote:
Ranger431 wrote:
BoatnRv in Rockwood, about 40 minutes west of "Knoxvegas". Its been babied its whole life.

Congrats on the new vessel :) I suggest any chance you get, get up to Norris, MUCH nicer than Fort Loudoun.
Also, can I ask what kind of experience you had at Boat N RV? I only ask as that is where we purchased our 5th wheel from last year (traded in boat and TT) and was wondering what you thought of them.
You should post pics of the new boat, even though its not an RV I'd still like to see pics of it :)

The experience there was OK, not 100% done. Have to drop off the TT when I pick up the boat on Thur or Fri. Had to play the numbers game a bit, but all and all it was fine. Will take some pics this weekend.
Ranger431
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
pa traveler wrote:
Have fun,I think you will want another rv in the future.

Oh, I KNOW I will, but it'll probably be a few years, and by then I'll get a retirement 5'er.
Valkyrie1
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
You know what they say about boats "one of the happiest days in your life is when you buy a boat,the next happiest day in your life is the day you sell it"..Only kidding,enjoy and good luck..
Helmsey
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
Ranger431 wrote:
BoatnRv in Rockwood, about 40 minutes west of "Knoxvegas". Its been babied its whole life.

Congrats on the new vessel :) I suggest any chance you get, get up to Norris, MUCH nicer than Fort Loudoun.
Also, can I ask what kind of experience you had at Boat N RV? I only ask as that is where we purchased our 5th wheel from last year (traded in boat and TT) and was wondering what you thought of them.
You should post pics of the new boat, even though its not an RV I'd still like to see pics of it :)
93Cobra2771
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
Good luck and have fun - I'm thinking when our two kids get in HS, and they can't come due to commitments, we'll leave them at home. :-)
md2lgyk
Explorer II
Jun 17, 2013
othertonka wrote:
Everybody should own a boat, at least once in their life, have fun.

No, not everybody. My wife gets seasick looking at a picture of water. And I spent too many years in the submarine service to ever want to bob about on the surface.
pa_traveler
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
Have fun,I think you will want another rv in the future.
gcloss
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
Good luck with your new boat. I originally got into camping by selling my boat and buying a pop-up.