How long have you owned your boat?
- Thread starter Shuggy
- Start date
RunAgroundHard
Well-Known Member
Is that a scene from the last night of West Highland Week? The condemned skipper, whose only fault was winning overall on a modern boat, was soon taught a lesson he would never forget. HM The Princess Royal, looked on with satisfaction.
Manosk
Member
Current boat 10 years others( a lot of them) between 4 and 10 years
Major_Clanger
Well-Known Member
I've owned Vim, a Co26, for 10 years with no plans to sell her. She'll probably go to my eldest one day.
Major_Clanger
Well-Known Member
The last day can be right up there too!
Last edited:
Stemar
Well-Known Member
I'm at an age when I can see that day in my future. There may be some relief that the burden has gone, especially if she goes to someone who will appreciate her as we do, but I'm pretty sure it'll be a sad day, not a happy one
Koeketiene
Well-Known Member
1. Etap 38i (Yanita): 2001-2006
2. Kalik 44 (Guapa): 2006-2020
3. Standfast 36 (Koeketiene): 2020-...
2. Kalik 44 (Guapa): 2006-2020
3. Standfast 36 (Koeketiene): 2020-...
wingcommander
Well-Known Member
4 years . Managed to get out of the marina a few times aswell .
Tradewinds
Well-Known Member
I believe your beautiful Standfast 36 will be on the market shortly. Must be a wrench for you.
Koeketiene
Well-Known Member
She is currently on the market.
It's getting harder on the body and I find myself sailing less and less.
A few weeks ago I added up what I spent on the boat in 2025 (berth, insurance, maintenance and repairs) and I divided it by the number of days I spent sailing. Every day sailing cost me just over 200 EUR. It's becoming hard/impossible to justify such an expense.
Koeketiene is in top shape and it makes sense to part ways now rather than have her deteriorate over time due to lack of use.
Will I miss sailing: almost certainly. But I have had a good run (over 25 years of boat ownership) and nothing lasts for ever.
Sea Change
Well-Known Member
Cost of ownership is much easier to stomach when you live aboard.
You do need to spend a bit more on the boat because of wear and tear, but you can basically delete the cost of berthing entirely because you can spend all your time at anchor. And then you divide the cost by 365.
Finally, you can rent out your house.
My last boat was actually cash positive over the three years I lived aboard.
You do need to spend a bit more on the boat because of wear and tear, but you can basically delete the cost of berthing entirely because you can spend all your time at anchor. And then you divide the cost by 365.
Finally, you can rent out your house.
My last boat was actually cash positive over the three years I lived aboard.
Koeketiene
Well-Known Member
You are very fortunate to be in this situation.
However, I have chronic medical issues that require regular doctor/hospital visits.
This all but precludes a vagrant lifestyle.
Current boat is fitted out for offshore sailing and those aren't really my requirements anymore.
Like owning a Landrover Defender just for the weekly shop.
I've been toying with the idea of getting something cheap and cheerful which would be more than sufficient for some coastal cruising in local waters.
And if I'm being honest, that's all I've been doing for the last 18 months or so.
Though I get the distinct impression that my other half would prefer it if I chucked it in altogether because when I proposed it, it got a rather frosty reception.
sailorman
Well-Known Member
Chatting to a friend at the weekend. We (Mrs Shuggy and I) are now in our 17th year with the same boat. I don’t think we’ll ever sell her (boat, not Mrs Shuggy*) until we give up sailing or hand the boat onto our children. My friend suggested that not many people keep their boats for 17+ years. Ours is a 70s plastic ‘classic’. Anyone else in the same position? Marisca/awol beats us by some margin I suspect. Anyone else out there who can better 17 years with no intention to move on?
We’re now at the point where we’ve replaced various bits of kit for the 3rd/4th time and it’s probably time for a major refit but I am some way off retiring and using my own labour!
*Sensible offers accepted.20 fantastic years that ended in the blink of an eye, my well planned retirement ' same momenti hope to get back but my yrs &healthcare against me, go for it whilst you are able,
oz-1
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone, I built my 22 foot boat in my back garden in 1993, I still have her and hope she will see me through. Best regards, Oz
Frank Holden
Well-Known Member
Coming up to 33 years
Of the original apart from the hull and internal joinery there is the boom, the staunchions and pulpit/taffrail, two toilet bowls and seats, a storm jib, the wheel and steering compass, an old ‘Autohelm’ display at the chart table, and the cockpit cushions.
My instruments tell me that she has done 24000 miles since they were replaced in 2013.
Of the original apart from the hull and internal joinery there is the boom, the staunchions and pulpit/taffrail, two toilet bowls and seats, a storm jib, the wheel and steering compass, an old ‘Autohelm’ display at the chart table, and the cockpit cushions.
My instruments tell me that she has done 24000 miles since they were replaced in 2013.
oldgit
Well-Known Member
Mobos.
Average of 5 years each, all sold at about what was paid.
Less inflatation, a small ocean of fuel plus a medium continent of other bills.
Average of 5 years each, all sold at about what was paid.
Less inflatation, a small ocean of fuel plus a medium continent of other bills.
Baggywrinkle
Well-Known Member
She does look to be in exceptional condition ... sorry you've decided to swallow the anchor, but better to send her off to a new home now than start the slow decline through lack of use.
Frank Holden
Well-Known Member
My bad, the 6 cockpit winches are also original.
xeitosaphil
Well-Known Member
I've had my curent Hurley 30 for 16 years, and prior to that a Hurley22 for 10 years. Both S/handed.
Won't sell the H30 until can't manage to sail her anymore.
Won't sell the H30 until can't manage to sail her anymore.
