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Crew Wanted Crew Available. Join Date: Jan Images: 1. I know it's unwise to consult the internet for emotional support but it's possible that there are those who participate in this forum who might have insights. After almost 29 years of boat ownership and tens of thousands of miles cruising, I decided to sell our boat.
We just weren't using her anymore as she's not well suited for day sailing and we don't see ourselves doing any more blue water passages. Last summer, we did spend an enjoyable month cruising Catalina Island and I know of other boat owners that who use their boats only for that occasion - it's just that I'm struggling with all the other maintenance and costs for one trip per year. It would be one thing if I could afford to hire others to do the maintenance but not only are the costs too high but no one will complete the tasks as I would.
I was doing okay with the concept of selling the boat, we showed it several times and it was no big deal. However, when I received a text from a prospective buyer agreeing to purchase the boat for our asking price , I got emotional.
There's so much of my blood, sweat, tears, time and money in that boat and I feel like my identity is directly linked to her. As we were circumnavigating, we became close to other cruisers, most of whom sold their boats upon the completion of their circumnavigation - I'm not aware of any of them who experienced the level of apprehension that I'm experiencing.
