bearkeley
Recycles dryer sheets
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After spending thousands of dollars repairing the out drive and a bunch of other things on our gorgeous 24 ft Albemarle inboard/outboard (I Owe), we've decided to sell him. Our plan was to take our time with shopping around for the ideal boat, and in the meantime, enjoy fishing on our little 1963 Boston Whaler that we revived 8 years ago and never had a problem with.
Now, a month later, we are in the process of buying a 1984 Albin Trawler (cruises at 6 knots) and ecperience the cruising lifestyle, first with exploring our neighboring waters, and maybe next year, the ICW. Because the Albin isn't a fishing boat, we have also picked out an old Robalo center console with a new engine.
Double the headaches? Nah...we're simply diversifying!
Seriously though, we are very excited about a cruising lifestyle and learning a lot from folks who have done this awhile. Curious to hear what boats you guys have and if there are cruisers out there, any insights you could share about the FIRE lifestyle on the water?
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Now, a month later, we are in the process of buying a 1984 Albin Trawler (cruises at 6 knots) and ecperience the cruising lifestyle, first with exploring our neighboring waters, and maybe next year, the ICW. Because the Albin isn't a fishing boat, we have also picked out an old Robalo center console with a new engine.
Double the headaches? Nah...we're simply diversifying!
Seriously though, we are very excited about a cruising lifestyle and learning a lot from folks who have done this awhile. Curious to hear what boats you guys have and if there are cruisers out there, any insights you could share about the FIRE lifestyle on the water?
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