Well, that bittersweet day has come. The boat is sold and delivered to a new owner. Bought it in September of 2004 and sold it in September 2021. Now it remains to be seen as to how long I can remain boatless. Is there a 12 step program for this?
Oh, the pain!!! We’re in our 17th year as well with the present boat. June 2004 ‘til now. I try at times to forecast a boatless “life” but it is difficult to fully see. I have many friends who have already moved on. What do I hear back? 1) More money to spend on other things—esp. foreign travel (who knows now?), but also on consumer items like a new car or motorcycle(s). 2) More free time (i.e., no boat to keep up) to work on other things (ugh-the yard!). 3) Opportunity to develop new outdoor hobbies such as golf, tennis, or target shooting, etc. In other words—replacement. When, and if, you get the “urge”, CHARTER. Buy a trailer sailer—a nice, small daysailer. Join a yacht club as a “shore” or “social member“ where you will likely find other members “in-between boats” to commiserate with!! Yes, there is a post boat-ownership life, give it a go; try it out.Well, that bittersweet day has come. The boat is sold and delivered to a new owner. Bought it in September of 2004 and sold it in September 2021. Now it remains to be seen as to how long I can remain boatless. Is there a 12 step program for this?
That is a good idea.First step is to put the proceeds from the sale in a safe and difficult place to access, not your check book. A six month automatically renewing Certificate of Deposit is a good place.
Can I get one of those Railway Engineer hats too?Try model railroading.
I tried the 12 step program for this one several times, never with any long term success.. First time when I went to college - oh right, still had both a canoe and a kayak - however, within a few months I had to have a sailboat also (and that was when I had really limited funds). Next time was when I sold that boat and moved to Europe but that really only lasted the flight time over... Not even sure that one counts... Yeah, I usually get to step 1 and can't progress... Step 1: We admitted we are powerless over sail-boating - that our lives had become unmanageable. And there I am dead in the water (pun intended) - my life is unmanageable without a sailboat!!!!Well, that bittersweet day has come. The boat is sold and delivered to a new owner. Bought it in September of 2004 and sold it in September 2021. Now it remains to be seen as to how long I can remain boatless. Is there a 12 step program for this?
Can I get one of those Railway Engineer hats too?
and a lot dryer....Try model railroading. It's fun, time consuming, opens new vistas (in your mind), has nice online forums, is creative, involves electricity and mechanical things. Just like boating only no bottom painting.
Hi Drew ...............................My name is Drew, and I don't have a boat ...