I don't think of my boats as 'stepping
stones'.


That means that you never looked upon your previous boats as learning tools to
an eventual end. While sailing the Mac, you NEVER thought you'd learn from her
and move up to a more comfortable yacht.
You may not like the term, "Stepping Stone" but it's what most of our boats
are. I love Alien, but I have dreams and plans to own a larger boat in warmer
waters. The moment I think that thought, Alien becomes a "stepping stone." I
wonder why the term is upsetting to you.

RB