I don't want to sell my boat

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edwardf

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This is difficult but I need some help. I've had a boat since I retired 5 years ago. At first it was a lake sailboat then in 2006 I bought a 2006 C22. I got the C22 not only because I liked it but because my wife didn't like the sailboat. The problem is she has MS. Not severe but she's not steady on her pins and the direct sun exposure on the sailboat was a killer. The C22 cabin is secure in preventing her from tumbling overboard and it's cooler being shielded from the sun. (I also have a 12v fan that can blow on her). But it's still just me alone on the boat 99% of what little time I go out.

So I've written up an ad to sell the boat but I don't want to sell her. Not yet anyway till maybe someone on C-Brats whose wife may also have MS could talk to me about it. If you would please email me through this site.

This is personal stuff but the C-Brats are a good bunch. Thanks.
 
My aunt has had MS for the last 25 years. She enjoys the heck out of going fishing with my uncle and myself. I make the table area into a bed and she is queen of the vessal. The temp. is cool enough not to bother her on hot days. She always goes with us on our 10 day Canadian fishing trip. She goes out everyday all day, she even lands a few fish if it's not to lumpy. We bought her a hat that just says" Limit "on it. As long as your wife enjoys going out keep doing it, someday she might not be able to go,although I hope that never happens. Brooks
 
I don't have a wife who has MS but I am a health care professional. I have a very good friend who has had the aggressive form that nearly killed her and a prior girl friend who also has had MS. Both of them seemed to always brighten when outdoors doing the most that they could.

If your wife enjoys the CDory times or with some adjustments could like it more, I say keep going. What other vehicle can take you to amazing places and still have your own cabin, and privacy. What is great is that the CDory provides a closeness with the amazing Marine world where perhaps the sadness about the disability can be put on hold while you share and enjoy - fishing, photography, or just exploring. What else would you do together instead? Staying home - and the TV are not great second choices. When my sister was temporarily disabled from walking due to surgery, I bought her good pair of binoculars for birding - it made all the difference.

The other side if she for some reason can not go - but can be safe at home with someone else temporarily - if you go alone even for short times and your energy is recharged then you have more to give when you come home.

I consider the CDory one part of my health insurance.

I hope you can find a solution that works for both of you.

Jim on Endurance
 
If getting on and off is part of the problem, perhaps these steps can help.

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MartyP
 
Sorry to hear about your dilemma. I wondered if you might know someone who would be a compatible half-owner with you? That way you'd still get to own and use the boat, but the whole ownership pressure wouldn't be on you alone.

Just a thought. I wish you and your wife well.
 
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