Final Voyage

[Dene]

We're on the hook in Quartermaster Bay, getting set to deliver our 27' Devlin to Kitsap Marina to sell it. Signal Yacht Brokers is offering us free summer moorage in return for a listing. That alone will save us $500.

Such beautiful weather we enjoyed this long weekend. If it's our swan song with this boat, then how fitting. Yet I still have mixed emotions....

-Greg

 

[Doryman]

I remember when you bought this boat -- we were all intrigued. What made you decide to sell, and are you replacing it?

Warren

 

[hardee]

"....free summer moorage in return for a listing...."

Dene,

Sure hope that is for a new and improved ?????. Glad you enjoyed the last dance, but hope it's not the last last. Hey, no pictures, and it's for sale. Sure hope all is well and that you will be around, and on the water. Maybe it's not for you, :crook I know some folks that just don't need it. Myself, at least in this point in my life I'd be hard pressed to give it up. It would rate right up there with giving up breathing :sad :cry Enjoy and be glad for the memories.

Harvey
SleepyC

 

[Dene]

Reason for selling? We primarily bought the Devlin to charter it in the summer and then use it in the winter. That formula worked great with a previous boat...a 30 foot Carver, which average 5 weeks of charter per summer. Unfortunately, we only have one booking with the Devlin. Also, we just don't use it enough.

While we love 95% of the Devlin, namely it's 9 mpg fuel economy, looks, layout, quality, dependability, etc., we've found that life isn't always so grand at 7-8 mph. Sometimes, we just need to get there, especially since our cruising time is often limited to weekends.

No replacement in sight. For now we're content to use the 22' Campion, moored on the Columbia, and trailer it to the Sound on occasion.

As to what we will buy, it would likely be our "cruise the loop" boat....a trip we hope to make in 6 years. Leading candidates are the 26' Venture, 25' Ranger Tug, and in first place, the 26' Aspen Cat. Larry Graf is building. I'm intrigued by the space, king size bed which is separate/below the cabin, fuel economy, speed, and looks. I intend to watch this boat closely through the years.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Devlin either, if the price and layout were suitable. The quality of these boats are outstanding.

-Greg

 

[rogerbum]

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As to what we will buy, it would likely be our "cruise the loop" boat....a trip we hope to make in 6 years. Leading candidates are the 26' Venture, 25' Ranger Tug, and in first place, the 26' Aspen Cat. Larry Graf is building. I'm intrigued by the space, king size bed which is separate/below the cabin, fuel economy, speed, and looks. I intend to watch this boat closely through the years.
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-Greg

I assume you like the 26' C-80 cruising model of the Aspen Cat. Interesting looking boat with an interesting layout. The cockpit is quite small though and I think I'd rather have a bracket and outboards instead of the yanmar i/o and swim platform. Nonetheless, an interesting boat.

 

[Dene]

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As to what we will buy, it would likely be our "cruise the loop" boat....a trip we hope to make in 6 years. Leading candidates are the 26' Venture, 25' Ranger Tug, and in first place, the 26' Aspen Cat. Larry Graf is building. I'm intrigued by the space, king size bed which is separate/below the cabin, fuel economy, speed, and looks. I intend to watch this boat closely through the years.
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-Greg

I assume you like the 26' C-80 cruising model of the Aspen Cat. Interesting looking boat with an interesting layout. The cockpit is quite small though and I think I'd rather have a bracket and outboards instead of the yanmar i/o and swim platform. Nonetheless, an interesting boat.

We're not fishermen. (I only fish with people who know what they are doing). Consequently, if a cockpit can seat my better half and me, then we're set.

I saw the mockup of this boat at the Seattle Boat Show and now the website. Impressive....but I'd want to see it completed before zeroing in on it. In 5 years, it should be fully fleshed out, as was the Ranger 25.

-Greg