A new chapter in our life.

My wife and I have a five year plan. It is now a four year plan and with this purchase we have realized 80% of  said plan. The plan is to stop working when I am 55 and slowly tour the world at 5 knots. You see our dream being loaded on the transport. We are having it shipped from Bath, Ontario, (near Kingston), to Ship Shape Marine in St. Catharines Ontario.

After long deliberation, we decided to ship it rather than sail it as some of the through hull fittings would not turn, and if a hose gave way we could sink. At the very minimum, all through hulls and hoses will be changed and double clamped this winter prior to 2013 launch.

This small yard is taking our Coronado 25 as trade for 2 years winter staorage.

The second picture is the mighty Perkins 4-107, I think its 40HP.

The third picture is me sitting in the settee area, just above the engine compartment.

The Seafarer is not as heavy as we would have liked at only 16,500pounds, (We would have liked 10 tonnes). We compromised because we got a great deal on her. Brian, the now Previous Owner, has some medical issues sadly. Brian was also meticulous with his records. We have a large Tupperware bin with drawings, manuals and record books to go through.

We are excited.......Allan