I'm boatless!

[Cincy Aquaholic]

Well, it's official. I have sold my beloved 290. Definitely not the second happiest day of ownership as some would say. I have had the inkling to sell it the last two falls and each time I changed my mind. Once even when I was promised full asking price. Who knows if it would've gone through as I changed my mind. But this year was different. I started to feel a bit overwhelmed with the upkeep especially because I bought a new home and have focused on that. So, I guess I got lucky because I sold it in a week! And for 7% less than I paid for it 5 summers ago. I think I did well even if that included the trailer I put under it. Strange feeling but loving not having to winterized and store it all winter. We'll see how I feel in the spring. Guess I can start thinking about what's next for me after maybe taking the year off. In the meantime she will be missed!

 

[MonacoMike]

Good luck as you ponder the future...

MM

 

[Wet Dogggg]

Congrats and good luck.

 

[Quint4]

Gonna miss you on the water my friend.

 

[Cincy Aquaholic]

Thanks all. Quint, I'm hoping you'll have me aboard for a visit. I'm told the new owner may keep it at Brookville after a winter in Florida.

 

[Pyrojodge]

Best wishes.

 

[blaster]

Maybe in the spring you can downsize to a day boat. At least now you can get focused on your new home. I'm sure the itch will break out in the spring, and a ride in quints boat will just make it worse.

 

[firecadet613]

I knew you were thinking of selling...sounds like you made out alright.

 

[Summer Fun II]

Congrats on a sale,

Maybe you'll get a smaller boat to tinker with ?.

 

[Gofirstclass]

Congrats on getting a good price for your boat. My advice--never say never when it comes to another boat.

 

[320Bob]

Cincy,
Congrats on getting a good price for your boat. Downsizing might be a future consideration which is what I did in order to move to AZ to boat on a reservoir lake. I don't miss the extra maintenance of having 2 engines, a genie, A/C, and a hot water heater. Sometimes I miss cruising in my old 320 but then when I go to the gas dock my former affection dwindles significantly.:grin:

 

[Cincy Aquaholic]

I have to believe there will be another boat in my life in the not too distant future (maybe a year or so) but I do think downsizing will be the way to go. The extra maintenance with 2 engines, genny and all the systems really started to take its toll on me and that's even though I never really had any serious issues; knock on wood. But I like the idea of going back to simpler times in a sport boat of some sort. I'll stay active on the board though because in the end I still love talking boats!

 

[OldSkool]

Some times a man has to know when to move on. Hope you can get a boat that works for your family needs in the near future. In the mean time don't be a stranger here.
The boat thing is in your heart. You WILL own another at some point in time.

 

[KayKook]

Back to a bowrider again Cincy, that was on your mind last time you almost sold it. Good luck in whatever you decide.

 

[Quint4]

Always welcome on my boat !!! No surprise you got a good price for it.....as Frank W. says it's about condition of the vessel.

That is a spotless 290 fellas. The new owner got lucky or knew a bit about boats.