wishing the greene's well

[Bob23]

I'm not sure your problem will be how to get us to visit you...rather how to get rid of us!! Looking over the pics more closely, she's a fine yacht. And the green canvas- I get it now! Greene....green! And a real (kinda) engine room! Just beautiful!
Bob23

[kickingbug1]

  guess they will have to go from royal blue to kelly green--------a beauty to be sure

[Greene]

Shhhhhhhhh!  Brenda hasn't realized it isn't blue yet.

Mike

[brackish]

Very nice Mike and Brenda.  Best of luck, hope it works out well for you.  Keep us updated on your plans.  If you are to be permanently located in Orange Beach, I go past there several times a year and it would be great to visit.  I hope to increase that frequency as I'm in the process of making an offer on a lot in Biloxi.

[Vectordirector]

Looks like a super choice Mike.  Island Packets have a very good reputation down here.  I see quite a few of them.  I would take one anywhere, weather permitting.  They are regarded as perfect coastal cruisers, stoutly built, beamy, with lots of room inside for their size.  Pick a good one the size you need and you won't be sorry.  Florida waters are skinny, so keep that in mind.  I've been watching the sailboat market down here for about 3 years.  Be careful with older boats that have sat in the sun for 30 years.  Or in a canal not on a lift.  Salt water is punishing too.  We didn't have to deal with that up north.  Something that needs a lot of refurbishment, and they are all over down here, might take a lot longer to redo than you estimate.  Hey, if you are into that stuff, go for it, there are plenty of restoration candidates down here.  My neighbor has a beautiful mid 70's Morgan 30 he redid.  It is stunning and he single hands it.  If you have the time and skills, I'm sure it is a rewarding process.  Not for me though.  Oh, and keep in mind that maintenance down here is needed basically twice as often if the boat is outside twice as often.  Lot more engine time, sails used more, etc.  Things just wear out faster.  Budget for that too.  Local marinas are about $13/foot per month.  Plus electric.   Hope the survey goes well.  If you can swing it, the IP 35 is a wonderful boat too.  It would be better for having "guests", like, say, Com-Pac owners.  The 35 will also hold more beer, so that's something.

Charlotte Harbor is in my backyard.  If I can help in any way, don't hesitate to PM.

By the way, the Publix in Punta Gorda has an amazing selection of cold beer.  Just so you know. 


Vectordirector