As we look into the wooden boat “myth vs. reality” when it comes to cost of maintenance, I first want look at the source of much of the negative information around this topic. It is wood boat owners themselves. We love to stand around and talk about how much work we do, how much moneyContinue reading “Wood Boat Owners and Their Hair Shirt or the Maintenance Cost Myth”
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The Wood Boat Perception
The perception in the marketplace today is that you should stay away from wood boats. They randomly sink, and gee don’t they take a lot of work? That has not been my experience so where does this reputation come from? Well, to start, wood got old first. First in, first to age, first to showContinue reading “The Wood Boat Perception”
All Doors Are Self-Locking
Carrying along on the theme of time passing which we discussed in the last blog (Tick Tock Says the Clock) I recently came across a statement that resonated with me. In Bobby Jamieson’s Everything is Never Enough he has this to say: “A time to open and a time to shut. You won’t always knowContinue reading “All Doors Are Self-Locking”
Tick Tock Says The Clock
Since my (now long ago) mid-thirties, I have been very aware of the limited time we are blessed with. I am a bit obsessed to be honest and while it can be good to be aware, it can also be a bit of a dark cloud overhead. Of course, since I am interested in theContinue reading “Tick Tock Says The Clock”
Finding purpose (small “p”)
You hear a steady mantra about finding your purpose. Only then can you find peace in your life. If you are struggling with finding your BIG PURPOSE, I have a small one for you to help pass the time…Save an Old Boat. No one said your purpose had to be noble, or epic, or podcastContinue reading “Finding purpose (small “p”)”
You’re Not Going to Bounce Forever
I thought when you got to middle age, things would be easier, clearer, with fewer decisions. No! It all starts with the you-won’t- bounce-back-forever thing. Yes, this is a common refrain from middle-aged people. You aren’t going to be able to bounce back like you used to, so you better get retired and get outContinue reading “You’re Not Going to Bounce Forever”
December-Let’s Recap!
I thought it would be fun to take a quick run through what we have discussed this year. I have a habit of continually looking towards the next thing and never taking a moment to reflect on where I have been. Sometimes coming back to something a month or year later gives you a freshContinue reading “December-Let’s Recap!”
The Key! Or maybe just some self-awareness
Roger Taylor in his book Good Boats wrote “the key to choosing the right boat is perhaps self-knowledge more than it is expertise in naval architecture”. In the world of boat shopping, we are always trying to understand where you are trying to go-not physically but emotionally. Yes, boats take you somewhere physically, but youContinue reading “The Key! Or maybe just some self-awareness”
A Little Self-Reliance= Less Boating Stress
Boats are complicated and they have gotten more complicated as time moves on, just as everything else has. When was the last time you looked under the hood of your car, I mean, why would you, what is all that stuff? If it quits working just call AAA or the dealer. With boats, we doContinue reading “A Little Self-Reliance= Less Boating Stress”
Six-percenters & Somedayers
There is a common stat out there that only 6% of people follow through on their goals. Which means there is a whopping 94% of people who think about having a boat and never will. That is a pretty staggering number when you think about it. Only 6%! Some will decide that a boat isContinue reading “Six-percenters & Somedayers”
