Thursday, July 2, 2026

07.02.26 If you didn't know....and why is this speaking to me?

     Trenton, New Jersey today....98 degrees. Bluffton, South Carolina....89 degrees. Driving around in the comfort of a 2020 Ford Escape- to escape the heat, registered 101. It's pretty brutal out there. Had to throw an old ass air conditioner I found in the attic in the bedroom window just to knock down the flames that were about to erupt. I feel bad for the homeless, those in public housing, and the elderly. And we haven't seen the electrical grids start popping yet. 

Weather extremes are deadly. Stay cool. Stay safe. Stay hydrated. And check on someone you know or someone that looks like they're not well. Today's gonna be a bitch. 

     And then in the, "Why is this speaking to me?", category. Don't I need a polable skiff down there in the Lowcountry? Well I've been snooping around Facebook Marketplace in the Hilton Head/Savannah area. If Jim's boat is going to take a while to get back to fighting shape then maybe I need something in the meantime?


From the ad, 

2011 Bulls Bay 15’1 Poling Skiff Originally called the “DGB” for Damn Good Boat, hull design then sold to Dragonfly Boat Works and sells for over $40k new now. All aluminum poling platform and grab bar designed and installed by Dark Arc Marine. 2013 Yamaha 40hp tiller with approx. 150 hours. All services complete to include lower unit oil, fresh oil change (~20 hours ago), integrated engine gauges through the Garmin GPS. * Lithium trolling motor battery * Minn Kota 24v iPilot * Tan Yeti with cushion * Carbon fiber push pole * Carbon fiber tiller extender

* Trailer in good shape * Garmin GPS with saltwater maps Only reason for selling is because I don't use the boat enough and it's in to good of shape not to use


     How perfect would that be? Listed for $14,000. Question is, at 15'1"- does a skiff need to be longer? Looks perfect for me and a guy or gal and not to hard to pole. I must be mental. 

     And of course it would be perfect for those romantic sunset rides with me and Theresa sitting next to each other in those fold down seats. Maybe that'll be the ticket I'll need for permission. First the Shrimp Shack, now a flats skiff, talk about going to the well big time. Stay tuned. I got a good feeling about this one.