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| This is not 'the' engine, but one of the many we inspected during our search. |
Luckily, the engine - despite being the original Perkins - has relatively low hours and is in good condition. Phew. We were kind of holding our breath after our last survey. Regardless of the decent engine survey, this whole "boat buying" thing is hard. Really hard. The decision is not an easy one - there are so many variables and scenarios. More than once Scott and I have considered throwing in the towel. We keep going back and forth, back and forth. Add to that the mind boggling logistics of the whole thing and our minds really start to spin. And now, because Scott's gone back down to the islands to skipper the boat he works on, all of this is going to be decided by text messages between us. Furthermore, I am now the point person in the whole deal. Not that I have a problem being the point person, but I was more than happy to give Scott the reigns on chasing down quotes and brokers and yards while I sat back and played with baby girl and blogged. Sigh. I sure miss him like crazy.
Either way, there is an acceptance date looming over our heads and a decision will have to be made one way or another, sooner than later. This saga, despite how it might seem, will come to an end!
Love,
Brittany, Scott & Isla
8 comments:
You can never be too thorough when it comes to boat-buying. After all, though a house can have issues galore, it probably won't sink. I applaud you on having three surveys, keeping your eyes wide open as you possibly enter into a new boat. The back and forth would be hard, but whatever the right decision is, you'll both come to it eventually. As my mother would say, it all has to work out. I can't wait to hear about what you decide regards this boat. Whatever it is, you're still living a life less ordinary with a totally cute husband and adorable, chunky baby.
Hello Windtraveler
I have really enjoyed reading your blog over the past year or so. Great stories told in a lovely way. Having read of your deliberations about another boat, I am going to offer my tuppence worth for your consideration because I would hate to see it go wrong for you. You currently own a boat that you have spent a lot of time and money refitting, and of course you have put your heart and soul into it and have great memories - that refit still has a lot of life left in it. With another boat you just don't know what is coming your way. Just consider Alex and Taru's change of boat to Duende? We bought a 40 footer 6 years ago. It was a good make and despite all the surveys and everything else we have had to do a huge amount of work costing a lot more than I wanted and taking much more of my time than I expected. The result is good but there are compromises in any boat, it's just that you know the issues with Rasmus and those with the new boat you will have to learn. While another boat may be tempting I would urge you to consider the time and cost involved in getting another boat. Also you both have a big change in your life with lovely little Isla and you want to make it perfect for her, but just maybe, it is worth getting back on board and doing some sailing with her and see how it all works out - it just may be fine and then you find yourself really happy with the boat that you have. Think also of all the money and heartache you will save too! If it doesn't work then that may be the time to change boats but at least then there will be no doubt in your minds!
Whatever you choose, I look forward to reading the story.
Fair winds
Ian
I was thinking about you today when I read this post on World Tour Stories. They have a project boat with about as many things on the list as your potential boat. You should read the post. It might encourage you.
Deb
S/V Kintala
www.theretirementproject.blogspot.com
Thanks for the comments all!
@Courtney - I like your perspective, we really can't go wrong can we? And yes - she is one chunky little monkey!!
@Ian & Deb - thank you for your thoughts, appreciate it. We do have a great boat, but there are things that we would really like that would make our life much more comfortable, hence why we are looking. I know Taru and I have read their blog and read what is going on with their new boat - this boat is significantly younger than theirs and in much better condition (reflective not only in the price they paid vs. the price of ours, but in the surveys as well) . They were prepared to "fix it up" the only SERIOUS issues found were the deck (which is a very straightforward fix). Everything else was superflous. They also did not get a rig survey - which is why the mast issue was not found. The surveyor we used is one of the best in Ft. Lauderdale and Scott was with him when he went through the boat. Sure, they miss things. But we are potentially getting a boat that was very lightly used and spent most of it's life in fresh water as opposed to cruising around the Caribbean. That alone makes a HUGE difference. She is a beautiful boat and in impeccable shape (minus the deck issue)....we shall see what transpires. I do hope all goes well for Alex & Taru, and I admit that reading all they have had to fix on their boat scares the crap out of me - but I have to tell myself these boats are very, very different. Thanks again for the food for thought. :)
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