Don't know how long you've owned the boat Gary, but when I sold my relatively new motorhome (my wife was no longer able to travel), I took about a $70,000 hit. By contrast though, when I sold the plane (Cessna 310F) when we moved to Hawaii, I made about 40k. But we know it's not about the money, it's about the adventure. My son is looking to buy a small turboprop, about %5-600k (used). He's had a pilot's license since he was 17. Now his son (16) is starting to take flying lessons over at Dekalb/Peachtree Airport. That poor young girl (18yo) from Mississippi that crashed and died practicing 'touch and go's' sort of put a damper on that, though. Sadly, most adventures usually come with risks. Glad your's are over, this one anyway. Any possibility of teaching a sailing class in your area (classroom only)? I taught ground school for awhile after I hung it up, mostly to keep abreast of the regulations. It'll keep you connected to the sailing community. Just a thought. Let me know when you sell the boat. I'll come down and help you spend some of that money .

chas