WELL--------We're back at it. A few weeks ago we were sitting around after dinner enjoying a "sundowner" and after I got Diane goofy on a bottle of excellent Sauvignon Blanc I brought up the subject/topic/dream/possibility/ er ah ah ah, "What do you think about getting back on the water? "What do you mean, "back on the water?"" "I mean ---What do you think about buying another boat?" And she replied----"I LOVE THAT IDEA!!!!!!!"
WELL-------You could have kicked me in the head and I wouldn't have felt it. WOW! What a lady. Since then she's been even more excited about it than I am. (And I'm pretty damn excited We immediately started checking daily on YACHTWORLD.com to see what was out there in the Florida/East Coast area---essentially searching for another (or the same) Mainship 40 that we had sold back in January of 2017. There were a few--a very few--- on the market (As we found out later this particular model of boat has become extremely popular with people that want to do what we want to do). We even called our former boat broker to see if the people we sold Opus V to might be interested in returning her to its rightful owners---No dice. But we persisted and believe we have found a replacement. We've made an offer and it has been accepted---same boat but 3 years newer. This Thursday I will fly to Florida for the survey and sea trial and I really hope all will go well. If so---we negotiate a bit more and seal the deal. We hope to take possession around the middle to late October.
I owe you an explanation-----We kind of left you hanging on our last post, back in 2016. We sold Opus V because Diane was having some health issues and we couldn't see how we could continue away from Houston for any extended time. Since then and after several medical interventions (and a flooded house---Thanks Harvey) she has been in fantastic health and feels quite confident that we can do this. Yes, we're a few years older, but we figure we only have a few years (10 or 30) that we should be fit enough to do the boat thing. So---let's do it.
The plan currently is to take possession of the boat in Key Largo and hang around the Keys until the Holidays approach then park her at a marina until we return in January. Then--mess around in the Keys some more, Then--who knows---Up the Florida Coast----Bahamas---Up the East Coast to cooler climes as summer approaches????? We will not be bringing her back to the Houston area. Galveston Bay and environs is great for sailing but it's not good for destinations/pretty water,etc.
Sorry about not posting any photos on this post---It will take me a while to get back into it. I also hope to be able to post some videos of interesting places and activities.
SO---Wish us luck on this venture and for the survey and purchase going well and we'll start communicating more often.
