"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008082020172475249-jerelull@maccom...

I'm not entirely sure of the problem. Is it the Tolman or the sailboat?

If the sailboat, I'd research long-term moorings, which are cheaper, or
invest in a larger anchor that would allow you to feel better about
leaving the boat in an out-of-the-way anchorage for longer periods. That's
relatively free, except for worry.

An alternative is relocating it to a cruising ground that might satisfy
you for a season or so, paying seasonal rates while you get familiar with
the area. SW or SE FL, Inner Banks of NC, the Chesapeake, LIS and other
areas might serve for a few years: Sail out of SW FL for a season, ending
it with a quick passage to SE FL for the next season, working your way
North in 1-2 week sprints between seasons.

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Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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Or sell that sailboat (or Tolman) and buy a smaller trailerable mini cruiser
sailboat that you can sleep on.