Fair Winds to ya'll -- had to sell boat :-(

JonnyQuest

JonnyQuest

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May 18, 2010
543
Oday 27 Gulfport, MS
I owe you all an explanation…

I know I've been AWOL from SBO for a bit, due to other family obligations taking precedence over my sailing habit (umm, addiction). The past year I just haven't gotten out enough, nor had time to honestly keep up with the maintenance on my boat. Alas, I have decided to sell the Quest Boat to someone who is just getting into sailing. I hope he enjoys it as much as I have.

Thanks to all who have guided me, helped me, and joked along with me over the past 4 years. I look forward to rejoining ya'll down the road (hopefully not too far down the road!), and of course will be following along to get my sailing fix in vicariously through ya'll.

Best wishes and fair winds to ya'll, and thanks to SBO and staff for helping us all come together.

Until we meet again…

Jonny Q
 
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LooseDiamond

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Feb 9, 2008
292
Catalina 22 Long Beach Harbor, MS
Dangit, boy. You don't have to leave. Besides that, if you love it that much, you will want to sail something!
 
25yearslater

25yearslater

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Aug 20, 2010
1,399
Oday 27 Oak Orchard
Good luck to ya Jonny. Enjoyed our many conversations. You can always hang around here and if you're ever in the Rochester, NY area give a shout. I would be happy to have you out on YOT. Say hi to Casa Blanca for me. Just don't come back here with another boat and grab my XXyearslater moniker although I wouldn't be opposed to the idea.
 
Brian D

Brian D

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Feb 17, 2006
5,274
Lancer 27PS MCB Camp Pendleton KF6BL
Yeah, what they said. LOL

Get, or better yet build, a HH Payson boat. This way you can still get on the water and it will be low maintenance. It's in your blood, man, the water will always be calling you.
 
Bad Obsession

Bad Obsession

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May 23, 2004
3,319
I'm in the market as were . Colonial Beach
I was almost to the point that you are. Then I decided on downsizing to a 23' trailer sailor. I am so glad that I did that.

Costs are much cheaper. She is sitting on a trailer right now so it isn't costing me a slip fee. No more haul outs either.

It is worth taking a look!
 
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Winkfish

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Jul 28, 2010
914
Boston Whaler Montauk New Orleans
Dang, man, even a Sunfish to keep your toes wet! Best to you whatever you do.
 
BigEasy

BigEasy

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Jun 21, 2004
3,122
Beneteau 343 Slidell, LA
Good luck to you Johnny! I was without a boat for 7 years after Katrina. Can't even guestimate the hours that I spent on line looking for another boat before finally purchasing another 2 years ago. Suspect that you will be doing the same!! But, I did charter many times in Pensacola during that 7 year hiatus. Great sailing there and there is something to be said for setting aside a 3 or 4 day weekend to charter a boat and getting away. I don't do that near often enough now that I have my own. Usually I am working on a boat project or maintenance and sometimes sail. Definitely need to change my priorities. Fair Winds & keep in touch.
 
JonnyQuest

JonnyQuest

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May 18, 2010
543
Oday 27 Gulfport, MS
Shhh! Don't let my wife know... I'm secretly looking around on the websites for info on beach cats, Hobies etc. ;-)

Yes, it make sense to just have an inexpensive Beach boat during this phase of life's journey.

Thanks for the well wishes, suggestions, and offers to go sailing if in your neck of the woods 25!

Y'all do me a favor and post more pictures so I can appreciate y'all sailing until I figure things out.

Jonny Out
 
agprice22

agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
Haha! He is looking at Boat Porn! I get stuck on the Yacht World App! ...Island Packet... Ohhhhh...
 
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