So, you work for free? That's probably more than your time
is worth.


I work for free slip, storage, all work on my boat, most of what I need
for free or at cost and I also get 1/3 of everything I sell in gear
from the yard, stuff for myself (such as a new CQR I just put aboard).
Everyone's happy. And you know what, Doug? I would work for free around
boats! I'm gagga over boats!

It's not hard to understand at all, this is the first time
you've mentioned it.

No, you just think in terms of an owner. Yards to surveys every day.


And your expertise on these items.... what exactly? That you
write ad copy?

I was trained by the yards resident sailboat repair-person and surveyor
for 5 years. I attended enough surveys to even consider going into the
biz for a while, until Thomas was born-delayed the idea for a bit. I've
helped install everything from heads to gimballed radars in the last
three years. This spring I raised 4 masts on boats from 35 to 48 feet.
Am I the end-all sailboat expert? Hell no, but we do a pretty small
amount of sailing related brokerage and I know more than enough to
handle what comes in.
I know this all ****es you off, Doug. But the truth is that few people
sailing for so short a time can match what I know about boats. People
who know me personally seem to agree. But I only acquired the knowledge
because I love boats..the rest was just a nice surprise. I think I'll
have more upsetting news for you quite soon, Doug. Remember when I said
I had a book deal on a sailing book?
But don't you think you'd be better off trying to refloat your own
dreams of sailing again, rather than bemoan my good fortune? Seriously,
Doug.

RB
35s5
NY