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

[ART HARDEN]

I am 75 and I am also thinking of selling in the near future. I have had a number of different boats and have had fond memories on every one of them. The Capri 26 (10 years) and was a wonderful boat for the Chesapeake and the inland lakes in southwest Ohio. Our Catalina 28 (2 years) provided us a wonderful 700 mile trip on the Erie canal and all across Lake Erie to Sandusky. Tortuga Catalina 320 (7 years) has carried us to Canada Lake Saint Clair and many ports in western lake Erie. Even if you sell your boat, you keep the memories.

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Art Harden
Catalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62
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> On Feb 13, 2023, at 10:22 PM, Jane & Ken via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> I am only 79, but the decision to sell our 320 was a prayerful decision based on the fact that we had become dock sailors because most of our sailing friends passed.  We decided to use the money from the sale and the money saved on slip rental/insurance/maintenance/etc on cruise boat experience.  A great decision. We can still ‘sail’ our favorite locations and allow someone else to captain the boat. The memories are still there and the new ‘sailing’ friends we have met are an additional blessing.
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> On Monday, February 13, 2023, 6:23 PM, pat reynolds via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> Marlo.  Every year for the last five years is the year I am going to quit racing and sell the boat.  Why I don’t is a mystery.  I too am retired and now alone and at 86 have little sea legs left but I am also fortunate to have a crew who all have sailboats, one in the Caribbean so I don’t lack for companions or sailing opportunities.  I think the reason is because of all the great moments and memories locked in that 32 feet of boat.  As I get ready to pay the slip fee and think about the spring boat work, 1995 aging engine, sagging cushions and other 27 year old systems I am again thinking about how this is the year I sell the boat.
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>     On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 08:58:45 AM CST, Marko Jamnik via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
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> Glad to see the email activity happening again.
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> 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.
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> Sorry I didn’t have any technical request in this email.
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> Regards
> Marko Jamnik
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> Marquesas 304
> Lake Ontario  
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