I get it-pulling the trigger on a boat purchase is hard to do. It is a big commitment of time, money, and your effort (see Feb blog). You are looking for that perfect boat, that fits all of your needs 100% of the time-unfortunately, that boat does not exist. We must live with some trade-offsContinue reading “Fish or Cut Bait”
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Sometimes You Have to Suffer
Most of us have an idealistic vision of boating. Mine is sitting on the back deck watching the sun come up with a cup of strong black coffee-nothing better. Your vision might be similar or completely different but still, that is what drives you to overcome what we might refer to as the “inconveniences” ofContinue reading “Sometimes You Have to Suffer”
Why the Old Stuff?
Many of us have an irresistible (or irresponsible) attraction to older things. Especially older things that whirr, clank and clunk. It might be a car, a Hi-Fi System (you youngsters can look that one up) a motorcycle, a house etc. I prefer boats, specifically, powerboats. I had some time to think about this lately whenContinue reading “Why the Old Stuff?”
The Mid-Winter Project Slog
I don’t know about you, but I find mid-winter a pretty tough time to stay motivated. This is especially true for the outside projects that responsibilities, weather and lack of light have stretched out into a seemingly never-ending drudgery. I have one of those going right now: a leak at the base of the salonContinue reading “The Mid-Winter Project Slog”
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