Went to the Boats Afloat Show

So happy for you guys!
Peter and Caryn, you're both going to be ecstatic with your new boat. I know you spent tons of time "on board" at the boat show, so much we didn't see you at the CBGT : (
Can't wait to see your new boat!
 
Catman":i4sg3qt4 said:
Hey, Peter, I have an important question. What color?
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Is there really any question Brock? :lol:

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MikeR":3nwkbqvc said:
Peter, I've been wanting to comment on your thread on Tugnuts but don't have an account there...

Regarding storage, I can understand your desires to be closer to home, possibly saving some $, including extra cost of a camperback. But the main benefit I see of Twin Bridges over outdoor racks like Edmonds, is not just protection from rain and keeping the cockpit clean. More importantly, it's out of the sun in a heated shed. Less worries about winterization, frozen water pipes (and you'll have more of those in the Ranger!), UV damage to plastic panels / canvas enclosures, gelcoat fading (especially dark colored gelcoat like a Ranger), high winds, and seagull poop.

I've watched a lot of boats "rot" away sitting on those racks at Edmonds over the years. For all those reasons and many more (like proximity to my preferred boating territory), any extra cost of TB over Edmonds is easily justifiable for me, and Edmonds is only20 minutes from me. I love my boats as much as you have with C-Dancer, and couldn't see myself putting a boat on the open racks at Edmonds...would much rather give up the convenience and have it on a trailer at home where I can keep it covered with a custom tarp and keep a close watch on it. Are you buying a trailer with your new boat?

Also to consider, would you have onsite Yamaha service available at Edmonds like you would at Twin Bridges? Or will you be doing all your own maintenance?

Obviously I'm a big fan of TB. And I have you to thank for that!

Congrats again, looking forward to seeing the new boat at next year's FHCBGT if not sooner!

-Mike
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Mike, Twin Bridges is still definitely our first choice. Thanks for outlining all the reasons why. I came up with the very same reasoning. The only variable is the height because as you know, TB charges based on size.
 
Anacortes? I'm still doing that work thing but Anacortes is definitely on our short list of retirement destinations. So hold your horse for a couple years Tom. 8)
 
That is wonderful, Peter! We’re very happy for you two! I love it when good things happen for good and kind people!

I hope we get to see you out in it sometime soon.

Beautiful! Congratulations!
 
Peter, I though you might go for that beautiful green! BTW, love that Lake Washington photo, with Mercer Island and now defunct Barbee Mill in the background. Soon that'll be you.
MikeR, all well-considered, very useful points. I agree.
Checkpoint 2: Good name choice! Let's start an R-Dancer name campaign.
 
Welcome to one of the two happiest days in a boater's life:
the day you buy one and the day you sell it.

Let's face it. This is true.

Of course, there are nay sayers. Of those who post here,
just look at their list of previous boats. Need I say more?

Aye.
 
Aye-Guy, I'll tell you what, when I sell my beloved Bambina it ain't gunna be the first or second happiest day of my life!
:unlove
 
Catman":ah7tapyq said:
Aye-Guy, I'll tell you what, when I sell my beloved Bambina it ain't gunna be the first or second happiest day of my life!
:unlove
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I'm totally with you Brock. When C-Dancer is sold, it will be a very sad day for me to see her moving down the road.
 
Some of deliberately buy or sell a specific boat for specific uses. Sometimes that means letting go of a very prized and loved boat, the sale of which brings sadness.

There are times in peoples life when that specific boat, or life's circumstances dictate that the boat be sold--and life moves on.
 
Foggy":gdowmfyu said:
Welcome to one of the two happiest days in a boater's life:
the day you buy one and the day you sell it.

Let's face it. This is true.

Of course, there are nay sayers. Of those who post here,
just look at their list of previous boats. Need I say more?

Aye.
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No, you don't need to say more, but you usually do. Nice that Brock, Peter, and Dr. Bob stand up to you trying to suck the joy and passion out of owning a great boat.

As my dear ol' Irish grandmother used to say: "Haters gonna hate. They have no joy in their heart, so they try to bring others down."

Nay!

I am happy for all those who appreciate the boating experience. True C-Brat folks get it... sad that you don't.
 
I think the "2 happiest days" saying applies more to folks who are trying to off a hard-to-sell boat, or a money pit, and are possibly looking to get out of boating altogether. Or people who rush in to a boat purchase headlong. This doesn't appear to describe Peter's situation. My hope is that the bond he develops with the new boat makes letting the old one go a bit easier. He certainly won't have any trouble selling it. Best wishes to anyone with the health, free time, resources, and spirit of adventure to dive deeper into the boating lifestyle.
 
Heck, I only had Lil-C for a fraction of C-Dancer's 12 years or Brock/Bambina's 30 years, yet the only happiness in selling was knowing that some very close friends are now enjoying it equally as much. Other past boats have also been sold out of necessity or practicality, just as Bob and Westward have stated. I also know this is true of most C-Brats who have either moved up, moved down, or moved to other brands that better suit their changing lifestyles, and I suspect few would consider those sales amongst the happiest days of their lives.

-Mike
 
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