It's a sad spring this year

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PrincessoftheLake

PrincessoftheLake

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Jun 9, 2004
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Hunter 40.5 Bayfield, WI
As many of you know due to the changes in my life recently (most notably a pending d-i-v-o-r-c-e) I had to put my beloved Emmanuel up for sale although I was hoping against hope that at least I could launch her this spring. Cold, hard reality has forced me to admit that this is not possible this year so for now Emmanuel will remain on the hard in Bayfield.

I know I can say it to you guys because other people (non sailing types you know) will never get it-but this truly breaks my heart. I can handle everything else but the thought of not being on my own boat and sailing this summer-well, I can hardly find the words but I would guess many of you know how bad it feels.

I got my big girl panties on and I am sucking it up but it leaves me feeling all hollow inside.

The good news is that I am available to crew if anyone wants to take pity on a poor boatless sailing wench. :cry:
 
rpell1@msn.com

rpell1@msn.com

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Sep 25, 2008
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Catalina 30 MKIII Varuna Boat Club
Sorry for your troubles.........a truly sad state of affairs when a sailor has to give up a boat. Of course, my sympathies for the marital difficulties as well.

I'm sure that once you get back on course with your life, there will be another boat for you to enjoy. Until then, good luck.
 
Snotter

Snotter

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Sep 25, 2008
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Morgan 415 Out Island Rogersville, AL
Been there, done that--it sucks big-time. I am so sorry for you, Princess
 
Sail123

Sail123

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Oct 6, 2011
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CM 32 USA
Sorry about your losses. A 40 foot hunter is a big loss. Do the boot strap thing and get back on your feet.
 
Joe Diver

Joe Diver

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Mar 19, 2011
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Catalina C25 Eagle Mountain Lake
Sorry to hear it....and can't help ya as I'm in Texas....but....

When I went through my divorce 7 years ago, we had a nice 30' travel trailer. I loved that big beast and we pulled it all over the place for weekends and vacations. She insisted it be sold. She would not agree to any other disposition of the asset. It had to be sold and monies split evenly. I wanted to buy her out: No. If I tried to sell it cheap and buy it back later her lawyer threatened to have a field day with me in court. (Seems Texas frowns on that) Really, all she wanted to do was keep me from enjoying the trailer with another woman.

So, it got sold....and I still miss it to this day; I loved that trailer.....but....

It's so much better now! I used some of that money to buy myself a Corvette, which brought me 4 years of fun and excitement....and a never ending line of women too.....

I guess what I'm trying to say..... LEMONADE!!! make some......
 
jimmcgee

jimmcgee

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Feb 26, 2008
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Catalina 30 Marathon, FL
Princess, I feel for you.

Have you thought about a 22 Hunter or Catalina? If you can swing it they're cheap little daysailers that'll get you on the water while life sorts itself out. When it does you can probably sell it for what you paid.

It will get better...
 
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Calif. Ted

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Jun 8, 2004
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Catalina 320 Dana Point
Since you want to sell ASAP (summer is the HOT season) and you'll need to launch for sea trial should you receive an offer, the cost will be the expense of maintaining in the water instead of on the hard. If boats sell faster in the water (I don't know, but seems possible) these costs may be offset by the faster sale.
Having to sell your boat is enough without not being able to use it during the best weather of the year, that's just too much for a sailor to bear gracefully.
Check with your broker to see if he'll back you up a little, some of them here will provide dockage and cleaning for listed boats.
BTW I went from 40' to 27' for a while, felt like driving a sportscar, very liberating, you'll enjoy something a tad lighter for awhile.
 
kloudie1

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Nov 6, 2006
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Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Sorry to hear that. Best to ya in the near future, Princess.. my heart goes out to ya because divorce is not easy and losing a great boat is not either.. Bon Chance
 
cb32863

cb32863

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Jun 29, 2010
1,287
Beneteau First 235 Lake Minnetonka, MN
Sorry to hear that you won't get her on the water Princess. If you ever want to sail a couple laps around Big Island on my O' Day 25, let me know. Planning on having a mooring on Excelsior bay. Good luck with all the rest, been there myself many years ago.
 
Scott T-Bird

Scott T-Bird

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Oct 26, 2008
6,432
Catalina 320 Barnegat, NJ
Too bad for now, but you never know what's just around the corner ... I'm disappointed for you about the trip you were mentioning last year. Out of the question for now I suppose, but it would have been epic! Still moving east?
 
Squidd

Squidd

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Sep 26, 2011
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AMF Alcort Paceship PY26 Washburn Wi. Apostle Islands
Aye, Be a pleasure to Shanghai you as boat wench for a day, when me and my matey's sail up from Washburn to pillage Bayfield...


It's only a 26'er but it's not the size that counts but what we do with it...

You can fill our heads with stories of Emmanuel...and your boat...
 
gpd955

gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
1,164
Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
Ugh. Sorry to hear. There's an open invitation any time you're in the NJ area to sail with us.
 
rpwillia

rpwillia

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Sep 29, 2008
1,976
Catalina 310 #185 Quantico
Sigh! I feel compelled to repeat myself. Again!

As I have learned from the Marines here in Quantico ... :naughty:

If it flies, floats or fornicates, rent it! It's cheaper in the long run! :D

There I said it, no going back now! :redface:

Hopefully you are laughing just a little bit now POTL. ;)
 
Ron20324

Ron20324

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Jan 22, 2008
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Beneteau 323 Annapolis MD
As said at the boat show and such... if you're ever in Annapolis...
 
Bad Obsession

Bad Obsession

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May 23, 2004
3,319
I'm in the market as were . Colonial Beach
I am really sorry to hear that. I remember what it was like to go through a divorce. They suck!

Hopefully you have a lot of good friends around that you can sail with some. I would loose my mind if I wasn't able to sail.
 
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shawnee_sailor

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Dec 10, 2010
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Starwind 19 Lake Perry
Oh Princess, that just hurts to think about.

Hang in there and should you ever get down to Kansas (yes, that Kansas), think Lake Perry/Perry Yacht Club. I'm sure crewing would be an option...
 
Slim pickins

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Apr 1, 2009
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None right now Cruiser Don't have on yet
If your in the Midwest I got you covered in Missouri if you need a sailing fix. That truly sucks not being able to feel the wind. Hope everything works out.
 
Jim Seamans

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Mar 21, 2004
2,175
Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
Sad news Princess, on both accounts...
If you get down here near the Potomac - you are welcome aboard..
 
sailormanbigd

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Jul 24, 2006
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Legnos, Starwind, Regal Mystic 30 cutter, 22 trailer sailor, bow rider NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
why not launch and move aboard? Deem it as your primary residence and be somewhat happy, divorce and all. Where there's a will ther's a way. Good luck in the future, divorce really sucks big time.
 
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CCHer

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Jul 7, 2010
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Beneteau 37 Cranes Creek, VA
Princess, [why not launch and move aboard?] What I did when we split 12 years ago. Lived 13 months on my old 30 foot Pelle Petterson near Washington in a creek off the Potomac. Wonderful experience and great way to transition. If your family situation (children??) allows give it a thought.
 
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