Well, this is a nice change. Not that exchanging info about the technical aspect of boats and sharing nautical adventures isn't really good. But men expressing themselves emotionally is special though.
We sold our Monk 42 last year for several reasons, including the lack of thrusters and heat/air. The main reason, however, was we needed something smaller and easier to handle. Why, you ask? Because in the not too distant future, I'll be handling a boat solo. Thus, the attraction of a Mainship 34T with bow and stern thrusters as well as reverse air. It's nice to know that I'll not be the only solitary boater.
You see, this will likely be my wife's final season of boating, frankly, her final season in this life. She has terminal cancer. I thought about postponing buying another boat. But being the completely selfless woman that she is, she encouraged me to acquire the new boat because it's my passion. She's even urged me to find a new first mate after she's gone. What a woman!
We've enjoyed over 27 years together and have had many terrific adventures, on and off the water. I wish to make this season as delightful as I can, and pray for calm seas and sunny skies.