"Frogwatch" wrote in message
ps.com...
I have been sailing for about 20 yrs and before that spent most of my
life canoeing Florida rivers. A little over a year ago, I decided the
sailboat wouldnt take me to the really interesting places I wanted to
go. Most of these places are in shallow water and I wanted to be able
to beach my boat. So, I decided to build a 20' Tolman Skiff. I had NO
experience with power boats at all and had never piloted one. I
finished "Syzygy" in late November and launched her the day after
Thanksgiving. So far, I have taken her out only 4 times making
improvements each time.
So, here is my reaction.........its sort of a letdown. Whenever I got
back from a long day of sailing, I would be exhausted and feel like I'd
had an adventure and feel like I'd accomplished something. After going
up and down the St. Marks River today in the Tolman, I dont feel that
way at all. No feeling of being tired, no feeling of accomplishment
(except for having finished my boat), not sure what to think. I am no
fisherman although we will give it a try. I dont know if we will feel
any different after we use her to go some cool places.
A couple years ago, I sailed my 28' S2 sailboat from Sarasota to St.
MArks and came into the river late on a cold January night. We were
cold as hell but I was so excited and full of accomplishment that I
didnt care if I was numb from the cold as I spotlighted the markers. I
still have my sailboat and may go back to her to get that feeling back.


Most sailors will keep on sailing until they are unable to do so. Then you
accept your fate and become a power boater.
Sounds like you haven't hit that wall yet.......neither have I.