Dear Readers!
Wintertime – Thoughtfulness … John and I also have to remember in the winter now to some.
Over the summer we have a lot of time, Work and of course money in the “Gipsy Girl” put, to make them fit. We also had the opportunity, sie auf der Ostsee auszuprobieren und uns auf See an sie zu gewöhnen. Dass wir in näherer Zukunft auf Langfahrt gehen wollen, ist sicherlich kein Geheimnis mehr. An diesem Wunsch messen wir alles, what the “Gipsy Girl” verändert wurde und werden soll. Jetzt, where we are because of the temperatures already have a building freeze, time remains, the travel plans to further concretize and give us a master plan for the next few months to imagine. In addition to routes and destinations is in the last few weeks, the boat question again brought to the fore.
On the one hand, provides “Gipsy Girl” tremendous amount of space and comfort, has proven to four Atlantic crossings and their sailing qualities have impressed us on the Schwedentörn. We know almost every nook and cranny of the boat and we had to make only because more, where we left off. From the fuselage ago it is suitable for the, what we imagine.
On the other hand, it requires much more care, than first thought. In particular, the teak deck before the trip would be completely overhauled, because we want to drive off a boat, has only the usual construction sites, and does not force us into any port to new work.
And most importantly,: We are not a boat hot. Although we are selling the Contest 33 and they do not repent in good hands, but often we long to return to their. She was so small and cuddly, just right for us. The “Gipsy Girl” is us 12,5 Meters, but a lot too big for us two, with 13 Tonnes unladen and not very handy to affairs in the harbor. Except for the one-handed usability times, which is not particularly important for John. Although he could go after even one-handed drop it on the road.
I often think, but it can not be, that a boat is available, und wir damit nichts anzufangen wissen. Oder zumindest wenig. What a luxury to be so young have such a big boat. But it's still just a compromise but: Practically, seaworthy and well, But it does not suit us. Somehow it's too big and too comfortable.
How much effort is needed, to find a suitable vessel, everyone will be able to understand, stood even before the task. The financial issue has played a crucial role, especially welcome as a student I can contribute little, this is only because John. And it must fit, because we do not want to get to the point again, where are we now.
And finally: Groß oder klein? Fiberglass or steel? Credit or not? “Gipsy Girl” or not? Was wollen wir überhaupt?
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