First Sailboat purchased

[tomcourtney]

Dehler 370 1983 based in Agios Nikolaos Marina on Crete (where we live).
Never sailed but had a motorboat for 8 yrs which we took from the Thames to France, Holland & Belgium.
Needed a hobby / project but 67 yrs old now so a lot to learn.

 

[Concerto]

This Dehler was a very good boat, my parents had new one. Very easy to sail and handle in marina, plus spacious accomodation. Not the prettiest boat to look at, but one you will be very pleased with.

 

[Skylark]

Congratulations on your new purchase. We’re never too old to learn something new. Hope it gives you a lot of pleasure and makes many happy memories. Fair winds.

 

[newtothis]

@Wansworth
See, this is how you buy a boat.

 

[Wansworth]

@Wansworth
See, this is how you buy a boat.

Nah…………too easy

 

[tomcourtney]

The last owner had her for 20 yrs and maintained her meticulously, adding lots of good quality extras. Before he purchased her the boat had a 2 yr trip round the world so she seems to be a capable unit.
We will enjoy doing her up, varnishing, painting and generally modernising her looks.
Also looking forward to the marina lifestyle again, we were lucky to secure the berth without the 2 yr waiting list in Agios Nikolaos.

 

[Frogmogman]

Dehler 370 1983 based in Agios Nikolaos Marina on Crete (where we live).
Never sailed but had a motorboat for 8 yrs which we took from the Thames to France, Holland & Belgium.
Needed a hobby / project but 67 yrs old now so a lot to learn.

Congratulations. I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun.

 

[tomcourtney]

Just completed an RYA Day Skipper Sail at Aegean Sailing School on Aegina.
5 days around the Saronic Islands, great experience in the sun.
Good to go?

 

[Sticky Fingers]

I’d have said so, especially as you’re not new to boating.