I wanna go......

At this time of year I'm blessed to have so many good customers who have headed south sending me pictures of their adventures in paradise. Tammy and Chip bought an Island Packet 380 from me earlier and are living their dream. It just so happens that Tammy is an excellent photographer and writer so I really look forward to their posts from the Bahamas. When reading one of her entries this morning, tears started to roll. If you've ever seen the clear blue water, you know what I mean. The memories live in your head and in your heart so that when you allow yourself to think about it.........well.......your guard drops and the raw desire to be floating in that most magical world takes over. The colors are so vivid, ranging from turquoise to deep blue to deep purple and violet and pink....... and the sun is so warm.........I've got it bad.

Don't overlook older gals.....

Many times, folks who dream of sailing beyond the seen horizon think their dreams are only attainable if they win the lottery. Wouldn't it be grand if we could all afford to sail off in a brand new cruising boat? Well, it would be but, that dream can live for a lot less than you might think.
Sometimes a boat comes along that is a good design to begin with and, in addition, has had loving knowledgeable owners who took great care to maintain her.
SKYE is a Pearson 35......a 1976 to be exact but, when you take a look at her you wouldn't believe it. Her owners planned to take her south on an extended cruise. They planned and improved her for YEARS. The first summer's cruise proved so delightful, they bought a bigger boat to continue but, there you go! SKYE did her job! Here's the link and take a look.

Some notable up-grades include:

• Reverse cycle heat and air '09
• Refrigeration with freezer '08 by Frigoboat
• Lewmar 44 ST's '03
• Lofrans manual windlass '09
• Standing rigging replaced '10
• Dodger '04, bimini and full screen enclosure '10
• Completly re-wired
  
• Treadmaster non-skid '07-'08

Who says boats aren't selling? Last month two great IP's closed. One in Trinidad and the other in Newfoundland! I'm off to a survey next week in Virginia Beach and then on to Connecticut to preview another.
The Baltimore Boat Show indicated that people are excited about the coming boating season and want to enjoy life a little once again. Our Eastern line looked great and turned heads with their great downeast look and several folks took advantage of the special anniversary 18 with an unbelievable price tag for boat, motor and trailer.
The PY Cruiser was the queen of the show and had lines well out into the isle most of the weekend. Thanks to all who were patient.