Selling my C22
Selling my C22
I have decided to sell my C22, Wabi Sabi. When I purchased the boat I was a bit younger and had grand visions. The long restoration project taught me a lot about sailboats and also about my self.
I am grateful to all on this forum who have helped me realize my dream of sailing this boat, but after this short season that I have had her on Lake Michigan, I came to the realization that she is more boat than I require.
So with a heavy heart, I have decided to put her up for sale and look into getting a West Wight Potter 15. If any of you know of someone looking for a completely rebuilt C22, then please send them my way.
I am grateful to all on this forum who have helped me realize my dream of sailing this boat, but after this short season that I have had her on Lake Michigan, I came to the realization that she is more boat than I require.
So with a heavy heart, I have decided to put her up for sale and look into getting a West Wight Potter 15. If any of you know of someone looking for a completely rebuilt C22, then please send them my way.
Bill
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Sad to read but I completely understand your decision; after the recent knee surgery, and over a decade of aging after I first bounded forward solo on EE's foredeck, I have come to about the same point in sailing. Not even sure the ComPac 23 is do-able, but we are outfitting her with all the 'old guy' stuff, all lines aft to the cockpit, autotiller, netting forward, jacklines, roller furling, etc.
If you decide to list online I can recommend sailingtexas.com. Sure made my old Cal 21 disappear at my asking price a couple days after I listed it !
If you decide to list online I can recommend sailingtexas.com. Sure made my old Cal 21 disappear at my asking price a couple days after I listed it !
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Hey Bill,
Hard to believe. You've put a ton of work into her. I'm sure the new owner will be getting a fantastic boat and will greatly benefit from all your hard work.
Your posts, instructional write-ups and videos have been an inspiration to us all, and will continue to live on thru this forum. I'm almost finished with my own 4 year project and look forward to fun times on the Great Lakes. We live in Knoxville, but travel to the UP every summer. I hope to be sailing on Lakes Michigan and Superior next summer.
Best of luck on your next boating adventure and do check in on us from time to time, as I know you will.
Bob
Hard to believe. You've put a ton of work into her. I'm sure the new owner will be getting a fantastic boat and will greatly benefit from all your hard work.
Your posts, instructional write-ups and videos have been an inspiration to us all, and will continue to live on thru this forum. I'm almost finished with my own 4 year project and look forward to fun times on the Great Lakes. We live in Knoxville, but travel to the UP every summer. I hope to be sailing on Lakes Michigan and Superior next summer.
Best of luck on your next boating adventure and do check in on us from time to time, as I know you will.
Bob
Sorry to here that Bill. Anyone who has taken on a large project will respect the work you put into that boat, I know I do. I have had to let go of things like that and it can be difficult. I have no idea what your personal situation and reasons are but I can't help but wonder if you have younger family who might enjoy taking her out with you and letting you enjoy a little more reward for your efforts while having a great experience themselves. It would be great to see you post a video of yourself at the tiller while your "crew" did the legwork and then a relaxing grill time at a marina.
Either way thank you for your contributions and I wish you the best.
Bobby
Here is a little painting I did at one of my favorite FL spots. St Augustine Bridge Of Lions.
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Either way thank you for your contributions and I wish you the best.
Bobby
Here is a little painting I did at one of my favorite FL spots. St Augustine Bridge Of Lions.
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Thanx Bobby...that is a beautiful painting...something that I would never be able to do. I am in no hurry to sell my boat and I even have my slip reserved for next season. I have placed an ad on Craigslist and also on the Potter Yachters web site. If the right person comes along with an offer that I can't refuse, then I will be letting her go. If not then she will sail another season on Lake Michigan. I know what my price point is and will not let her go for a song.
I am waiting until March to place an ad on Sailingtexas.
I am waiting until March to place an ad on Sailingtexas.
Bill
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Thank You Bill!
It is most definately documented for a well appointed boat Bill!I definately want to thank you for all you have done for me and this group! Eventhough i'm a nnob and recent member I feel kinship in all i have watched and learned from you! My C22 refurb is going well and hope to have on water soon here in Az. I wish you well in trying to find a new captain for the boat! SailingNoob (Sailor Dan)
Just an update about this thread. I am still planning to sell Wabi Sabi , but I plan on putting her in the water sometime in April, weather permitting. I paid for my slip and I have a new hip, so sailing should be a little easier for this old man.
I have her priced at $6500 firm, feeling that I cannot let her go for any less after the years of work restoring and improving her. If any of you know someone looking for a sail away boat, send them my way.
I will try to take some videos this summer of Wabi Sabi sailing on Lake Michigan. Thanks to all.
I have her priced at $6500 firm, feeling that I cannot let her go for any less after the years of work restoring and improving her. If any of you know someone looking for a sail away boat, send them my way.
I will try to take some videos this summer of Wabi Sabi sailing on Lake Michigan. Thanks to all.
Bill