"Rich Hampel" wrote in message
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My guess the trend for older sailors to go to powerboats is:
degeneration of muscle mass .... loss of strength as one naturally
ages.

Its far easier to pull/push a throttle than to wrestle with a
flogging/sodden/angry sail on a pitching deck. Most of the 'oldsters'
that I know especiallly those who bought 'large' sailboats can no
longer muster the strength to handle them well.

Gee, we will be 70 next month. I guess I had better start looking for a
trawler. No wait, I have one in that my little Fisher has a pilot house,
cruises well under power and if the wind is up to 10 or better sails real
well. I think I will keep it a few more years.

Leanne