Every time I take Shadow for a boat ride, especially when another passenger comes along, the little 12 foot jon boat fills up quickly and it seems crowded. Even when its just Shadow and I, it seems cluttered. So I decided to get a slightly larger boat. I sold the 12 footer and bought a 14 foot one. It looks like it might work out. I got a slightly larger outboard motor as well, I moved up to a 7.5 horsepower from a 5. We should scoot right along. I had to modify the new boat. Now we have a hatch up at the bow to put the anchor, chain and lines out of the way. I was keeping them in a big plastic bucket and it added to the clutter.
Shadow kept watch as I worked on the boat and then the trailer. He was very attentive and seemed to know some sort of excursion is in the works. Winter is behind us and the weather here in central Florida is getting comfortable and the waterways beckon. I'd like to get on the water more this year. I'm sure that Shadow figures every time we go to the river, it counts as a bath.
