Albinless

[jprohan]

Well after 22 years our beloved "Catherine" (32 Sportfish) has been sold and now is docked in Portland, ME. We have been back and forth to FL; to the Bahamas several times; and to the FL Keys with her...many miles under the keel. So for the first time in 35 years, we were boatless...that lasted a whole 10 days; as I had my eye on a 25' Rosborough, which we have purchased. Now I can trailer the boat to different locations (Erie Canal; Chesapeake etc); plop her in, and cruise on. We will miss the space and storage on Cathy; but my new philosophy is "don't buy the biggest boat you can afford; buy the smallest boat you can be comfortable in." I hope this one fits the bill.
I also got tired of inboard engines; altho my Cummins diesel was awesome. It's all those bothersome parts that are annoying and expensive...heat exchanges, risers, coolers, etc etc. Now that I have twin 4 stroke outboards; I'm sure I'll NEVER have any problems. Yeah right. Anyway, have enjoyed the AOG and will continue to peek in from time to time.

[Nancy]

Jim,

Congratulations on the Rosborough! I know that was your dream...glad you made it happen so fast.

As for the size, we're facing the same adjustment (32' Trojan FB to 28' Albin TE). I looked at the stuff we took off the Albin, cut it in half, and then chopped another third off that.

Let us know if you head in our direction.

Nancy

[jcollins]

Well after 22 years our beloved "Catherine" (32 Sportfish) has been sold and now is docked in Portland, ME. We have been back and forth to FL; to the Bahamas several times; and to the FL Keys with her...many miles under the keel. So for the first time in 35 years, we were boatless...that lasted a whole 10 days; as I had my eye on a 25' Rosborough, which we have purchased. Now I can trailer the boat to different locations (Erie Canal; Chesapeake etc); plop her in, and cruise on. We will miss the space and storage on Cathy; but my new philosophy is "don't buy the biggest boat you can afford; buy the smallest boat you can be comfortable in." I hope this one fits the bill.
I also got tired of inboard engines; altho my Cummins diesel was awesome. It's all those bothersome parts that are annoying and expensive...heat exchanges, risers, coolers, etc etc. Now that I have twin 4 stroke outboards; I'm sure I'll NEVER have any problems. Yeah right. Anyway, have enjoyed the AOG and will continue to peek in from time to time.

jprohan,
Thanks for being a supporting member for the last two years. Check the members map when you travel around with that nice boat. Let me know when you are on the Chesapeake.