Well, It Happened.....

[Alden68]

I'm forced to sell my boat to pay for a wedding. Please, take all the shots you want...I suppose I deserve them

The intent of my post here is that as I will be without a boat for the foreseeable future, is there anyone in the Salem/Marblehead Mass area who is looking for crew for local cruising or perhaps racing? My only racing experience is the Figawi, which I do every year, but as many people know it is not the most competetive race. I figured that crewing during some races would really help further my sailing skills until such a time as the soon to be admiral and I can get another boat.

If anyone in the area is interested give me a shout.

Thanks - Mike

[byrondv]

I won't take any shots - I know exactly how you are feeling. In the same process here for the same reason :P (thankfully I get to hang onto the Hobie 16...)

Hope you find someone out there to sail with!

[buckeyesailor]

Well, you had my sympathy there right up till the part where I figured out it was YOUR wedding.....tsk....tsk...tsk....
It appears you're doing what I usually do....giving up one thing so you can have something else.....story of my life.....

I do wish you the best however....some trades are up....some are even and some you lose....

Maybe you can sell the boat....shorten the wedding and get a smaller boat?...just a thought.....

Best of luck to both of you....Willy

[Alden68]

Thanks guys. I still have the inflatable and a mooring. Might have to do some inflatable cruising for a while...

Just need a bigger gas tank.

[PBzeer]

Not much to say except for hoping all works out for the best.

[ianhlnd]

Good luck, probably didn't like the boat anyway, Y'know what they say, "it's harder to get a good boat than it is a good wife".

Hope you don't regret it, but on the optimistic side 60% of marriages end in divorce, and at least, if it happens, she won't get the boat! And besides, you're making a photographer, florist, facility owner, and caterer very happy.

Good luck really, must have been a tough decision.

[Alden68]

Thanks. I'm sure the photographer will be thrilled as he can take my 5 grand and upgrade his Cape Dory 27. gggrrrrrrrr

60% end in divorce? I thought it was 50%. Things must be getting pretty bad out there. Maybe I should call that broker............

[chucklesR]

I'd trade my boat (s) - all of them - and never go to sea again for my wife if she asked me. Fortunately that is not likely.
It's not a trade, it's a long term investment. The boat is a short term frolic. Don't let it bother ya, with luck BOTH of you will be back.
Congrats and good luck.

[teshannon]

Sorry about that. I was able to get through my daughter's wedding and still hold onto the boat. It can be a challenge my friend. Good luck.

[sailingdog]

But, if you've picked the right person, it is really worth it all.