Possible ComPac 25 for Sale

[curtisv]

Two of my neighbors have asked me if I were interested in their boat.  Bob and Betty are late 80s and gave up sailing their Cape Dory 16 a few years back and bought a small skiff with OB.  Dave and Ginnie are also late 80s and a year or two ago parted with their Marshall 18.  Dave is an experienced sailor and kept it up until near 90.

Howard and June sold their O'Day 222 to Bill next door but sailed her until it was too much.  Dave and Pat sailed their Beetle Cat until Dave passed away and Pat reluctantly sold her.  Jack and Bess have a Folkboat though Bess can no longer climb aboard and Jack is now finding it difficult and they may have sold her.  There are quite a few sailors in their 70s and 80s here.  I admire them for it.

Curtis

Photos below are 1) Dave and a friend on his Marshall and a sister ship.  2) Bill aboard what was Howard and June's O'Day, 3) Dave and Pat's Beetle Cat and Bob and Betty's skiff on a calm, foggy, overcast day, and finally 4) Bob and Betty (with Admiral Tara) aboard our CP23.  BTW- We are in our 50s and when we moved in 12 years ago were "the new young couple" in the neighborhood - a lot of retirees here.

[Bob23]

   I just re-read this entire thread and realized non of us answered Jim's question: Are we interested in his 25?
   Jim, I think the 25 is an ideal boat, a bit slow I'm told but for me a trailerable boat, shoal draft and standing headroom in a great combination. But the construction industry ain't paying me too well these days so I'd have to pass. Besides, I love my 23 too much.
Bob23

[brackish]

Curtis, some beautiful shots of classic boats and long time sailors who are inspirational.  Must be nice to live in an area with a longstanding sailing tradition.

Bob, you're right, we didn't answer the question.  It seems that we all picked up on the "on the tipping point, could go either way", and tried to push in the direction of "keep on sailing".

At some time in the future, I may get the desire to move back to an in water, non transportable boat.  Now is not the time for me.  Even though the 25 could be considered transportable, I'm not ready to move up to a 2500 HD truck with a Cummins TD and an Allison transmixer (even though I would love to have one).  So not interested at this time.  I still plan to tow to places I've never been and do short cruises into the places only a shoal draft boat can go.  The 25 would be nice, but I can get that job done with my 23 without having to add 1800 lbs. to my tow load.

[imjimmy7578]

Thanks for all the great input guys. It was unexpected but inspirational to be sure. Today I spent a bit of time taking off the winter cover, doing a little sanding of the teak and giving the 25 a once over. I believe my decision is to keep sailing and worry about next year when it comes around. In my 65 years I become the president of a chemical company, was an infantry squad leader, taught karate for 10 years and managed to come in last in at least 4 triathlons. The challenge of sailing at 65 I will take in stride and like all of you, will look for the pleasure, ignore the pain and count my blessings. Thank you all.

Fair winds,

Jim

[Bob23]

Way to go, Jim! In light of your other accomplishments, sailing at 65 seems like a logical next step. Keep us posted with your adventures!
Bob23