The “Little” Boat

Charlie and I, also, have a 1988 19’5” “run and burn” cutty cabin that we refer to as our “little” boat.
It is a ‘Funliner’ made in South Carolina.
We named it the “Go Gator”.
My husband, Charlie, and I met at the University of Florida many moons ago. The mascot/theme for the UofF is an alligator and it seemed appropriate to carry that crazy love to our boating sport as well.
Charlie is a ’fanatical’ football fan AS EVERYONE KNOWS!
Hence, the Direct TV on our “Big” boat for his sport games.

The ‘little’ boat is mobile. We can trailer it anywhere!
Two weeks ago we took it to the Florida Keys on our lobster junket!
The “Gator” does have a small sleeping cabin/berth and we can travel quickly, approximately 25 to 30 mph versus 8 to 10 mph on the ‘Big’ boat. We stay in nice Marina’s at night which have full facilities for our enjoyment.

On Oct. 26th, Sat., we have a week long trip planned with seven other similar ‘run and burn’ boats. All of these nautical friends have “Big” boats as well. We plan to leave from the North part of Lake Okeechobee at our dockage on Taylor Creek and go the first day to Ft. Meyers Municipal Marina which is about 100 miles away.
From there we will go up the Intra Coastal exploring along the way, stopping at night for facilities, restaurants, pools and a lot of ‘big talk’ about our day.
Adventure will be in abundance for sure.
Did I mention that it is a known fact that ,
....”you don’t know what is wrong with a boat until you get it in the water...”
....My philosophy is.....”Why Worry? When you can Pray!”
This is the God’s truth - big or little boat!
That’s another story....in “The Good Life” on the water!