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What made you buy your boat?

6.5K views 46 replies 39 participants last post by  Tallswede  
My wife's maiden name is Watkins. She turned 27 years-old this year.

Last month we bought a Watkins 27. You do the math.

:)
You're screwed when she turns 60...that will be an expensive birthday
 
On topic...
I wanted a wheel, diesel, and roller furler so when I saw this for short money and the PO included $700 worth of storage, launch, and spring commissioning assistance it was a no-brainer.

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My ex-wife did everything she could to keep me from sailing...
So you Could say, my ex-wife made me buy this boat...

For the record my present wife handed me the cash for my last boat... She was also insanely supportive of my crazy 1200 mile trip to sell the old boat, and get this one. Yes I married up nicely. That and her hobbies account for 2 to 3 times more budget than my sailing :)
You can't leave us hanging...what are her hobbies?