Patrick, I'd be happy to look at the problem if you want a second opinion. I'm out at Westport several days a week usually.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 2 June 2015 at 09:12, Andrew Frame via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I find that down-sizing has benefited me in some parts of life. How do you > feel about selling the boat, and moving to a smaller, less > maintenance-intense vessel? > > Andrew > > > > > On 06/02/2015 11:45 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List wrote: > >> We have a number of boats in our local fleet with owners in their 80's >> and a couple in their 90's. One 90+ owner with a Bermuda 40 spends much >> money each year making the boat better. Pretty varnish and up to date (for >> a B40). He will sail it until he can't get aboard (now has a younger (in >> his 60's) skipper, but he is still on the wheel a lot). If the boat is >> worth the investment and you are still able - - go for it! >> >> A few years back, I was asked to crew for a skipper in his late 80's. He >> drove through the starting sequence and a bit longer, and then said "take >> the wheel, I need to go below" and went down and took a nap. He was up for >> the finish. >> >> Gary >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Patrick Wesley via CnC-List >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: Patrick Wesley >> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 8:15 PM >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods >> >> >> Several years ago I noticed a leak in the cabin roof under the place >> where the chain-plate tie rod goes up to meet with the deck fitting u bolt >> to which the shrouds are attached. The fibreglass guy sealed the leak. >> Several weeks ago I noticed a white deposit (calcium–like) on the tie rod >> at the top and asked a rigger to check it out. He says that the tie rods >> are aluminum and corrode when moisture gets to them. First they push the >> deck up (which he says is already happening) and then they pull the u bolt >> down; this part needs further explanation. Repairs estimated from $1,300 to >> $2,000, doing both port and starboard sides. I’ve told him I will either >> repair the rods or sell the boat with disclosure, but will not ignore the >> problem. >> >> >> >> My dilemma is the usual one, how long do I continue to put money into >> an older boat, especially as I’m 75. However I’d rather sell the boat >> because I can no longer sail it than because I can no longer afford it! >> Gives me a lot of pleasure and keeps me active and motivated. >> >> >> >> Anyway, I wonder if anyone has any advice to offer, would appreciate >> the feed-back. >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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