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There might be some hyperbole in the scenario, but allowing for that the underlying theme is not uncommon.
There was a survey/report a while ago, which from memory said roughly 60% of those setting off on a world cruise pulled out within 6 months. As SD says many would be at the end of the first major leg, which is why certain spots are known purchase points. I think around 1% went on to complete it.
Of course one doesn't have to circumnavigate to comfortably cruise. But one guesses that say 10% of those who have the fantasy actually get around to buying the boat, and 20% of them set off though rather more may do a short trip to the Bahamas, the number continuing on after reaching NZ or Australia close to a year later would be small.
All sorts of things, like $$, relationship issues, health, repairs and hassles, and encountering severe weather come into it. Even grandchildren can be a contrary pull.
Yet one repeatedly sees threads starting with I always dreamed of sailing the world, I have no money and have never really been on a boat apart from a ferry, which blue water boat should I buy?
Guess it beats thinking about another twenty years in that job with that wife.
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