I think his affection for his old boat is quite obvious.

I think it's forced. You are guessing. Neal is not stupid and the Coronado is a
very poor boat. Snap out of it. He sails her because it's the best he can do.
Fine. Like Donal's Beneteau it's a low end boat.
Maybe he's happy with it, but if he was, he wouldn't need an internet shrine of
his own making. It's pathetic. And so is your easy compliance.

RB