Talisman, our Pearson 365 ketch as of three years, was fixed. Actually a minor problem. Capt. Mike found that there was air in the shaft seal and, bingo, resolved. However, in the process of going off to Florida for a few days and rethinking the whole sailing paradigm, we made a crucial decision.
No, it wasn't all overnight; for a while we had been questioning whether we shouldn't select another kind of boat to see us through a new stage of travels. A stage that would take us to the Bahamas more comfortably. After all, we're not getting any younger. So, comforts like ease of handling (furling systems, better winches, lines leading to cockpit, etc.), more space (sleeping, dining, galley...), less healing have become more important. Hey, that spells C_A_T_A_M_A_R_A_N. Yes we are looking into that possibility.
We thought through the ideas of larger monohull or a trawler, but the cat seems more what we are looking for. After sailing on a Privelege 39 several times, we got really, seriously interested.
So, that's where we are. And we've made progress. More later about the search.
For now, go to the link to check out Talisman. It might be right for YOUR stage in the sailing life: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/Pearson-365-2358553/NEW-ORLEANS/LA/United-States
