[C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue

[mmellon]

Thoughtful comments. Good ideas.Mike MellonLaVida 327 1996Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Christian via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 2/3/23  7:32 AM  (GMT-08:00) To: C320-List at catalina320.com Cc: Christian <ccaper at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue Marko,First of all, I am dearly sorry to hear of your loss.I too am a cold region sailor.  Those who don't sail in cold regions don'tfully understand this extra burden of our hobby.  Our sailing days are veryvaluable.  The off season maintenance is often done in less than idealconditions.One aspect of owning that I will struggle with one day when it will be timefor me to let go is that I LOVE big projects.  Though it does add stress tomy life at times, it's also something I enjoy.  Do you still like themaintenance side of owning? Does it help give you something to do?In my opinion, the 320 is just an amazing boat.  I still love mine dearly.Would you have any interest in taking on a partner in ownership?  Maybesomeone younger, looking to get into ownership that could eventually takeover when you are ready to fully step away?  This might help with themaintenance (time and money) some, potentially give you a sailing partnerat times, still stay connected to the sentimental aspect of the boat, yetprovide someone who might be a good future owner for your boat "child".Just a thought.When I first started sailing, I primarily sailed with older gents.  Andthey are who I learned the most from, showed me the ropes on everything.Christian Caperton1994 C320 #138 "Canuck" Monroe Harbor, Chicago, ILOn Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 8:59 AM Marko Jamnik via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:> Glad to see the email activity happening again.>> Current topic is, should I sell my boat? My boat is a ’95-304. My boating> journey has been focused on casual lake sailing in the area of Lake> Ontario. I’ve been retired and a widower. I have found myself over the> years to be sailing less, partially due to the loss. Moving forward I still> enjoy a good sail, no more racing. I’m sure there are other members who are> contemplating their next move. Selling a boat that’s been a big part of> someones life is very difficult. There’s a huge sentimental value there> among other things. Any advice for this young old timer would be much> appreciated.>> Sorry I didn’t have any technical request in this email.>> Regards> Marko Jamnik>> Marquesas 304> Lake Ontario