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Yep, you guys all hit the nail on the head with these comments. I had both power boat and sailboat, at the end I came back to sailing. I think power boat is more like a fun toy, a powerful trip, a party. You invite a few friends aboard, motor up to the middle of the lake and drift around while serving a few drinks and finger food. Or you motor up to a club/restaurent/marina. You arrive with the biggest, cleanest boat and the twin diesels let everyones knows you are arriving.. On the other end it is a bit like a sports car, there will be a newer one, faster one etc. that will tempt you sooner or later. Sailing (notice I do not say sailboat) is more of a passion, more intimate, something you might share with one or two friends at a time like a good single malt compare to passing a few beers to some bodys and listnig to the game. You might even go alone. It really doesn't matter what sailboat you have or are invited on. The boat is just the tool that serves the passion and not the passion in itself like with a powerboat. This is why I came back to sailing, this is why when I quietly slip by people who do not even notice me, I arrive at my dock with the most complete feeling of hapiness and satisfaction, inside, for myself. My 2¢, thanks for the thread. a.
