This is where I am starting!!!

[LauraleeG]

The deal just closed on my Landfall 38. I am a proud boat owner. Scared. Excited. Humbled.
I love her already...and believe she has a soul?!
Do you think boats have souls?

[landsend]

Oh yes. If you believe.

[LittleWing77]

Of COURSE boats have souls! Once you get to know her, at sea, you will find she talks to you. ; )

Best of luck. She's lovely. What are you going to name her? Or do you already like the current name? (Be warned: I may've just opened a can of worms, as there are all sorts of maritime superstitions around the naming of boats...)

Fair winds!
LittleWing

[LauraleeG]

Thanks..I think she is gorgeous but i know that at some point, she will most likely drive me nuts.
She is called CROSSWINDS...which is lovely so its a keeper...yeah I heard that to change the name, you have to walk around with sage or something--go through some kind of a cleansing process
Crosswinds I can live with.

[Jaqun]

Beautiful! Good lick and fair winds!

[Peregrine1983]

Being a former C&C owner myself, I really appreciate one that's been kept in good shape. She looks fantastic. Best of luck.

Edit: Don't forget to join the C&C owners list. Lots of super helpful and nice folks there with your exact boat. http://www.cncphotoalbum.com. Go down to Email Discussion List and click Subscribe.

[Pegu Club]

Congrats,
Take care of her, and she will take care of you, nice ride!

Fair winds,

[capt.rob]

Yes they definatly have souls and personality, They also need to be treated like a fine lady with love and care they will stay with you forever. Welcome to Waterworld!

[barnakiel]

I am afraid 15 years down the road I could be tempted to half believe some do. Ours, for one.


How otherwise justify talking to it, her?


Lucky duck - happy new boat period begins! Congrats!



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[ArmyDaveNY]

Congratulations on your new boat.

Originally Posted by LauraleeG

Do you think boats have souls?

They do, however it is spelled sole!

My boat, and many others, also have spirits. Some have lots of spirits. It is considered good form for a guest to bring the captain's favourite spirit. It is also best if one keeps the spirits off the sole.

[LauraleeG]

Originally Posted by ArmyDaveNY

Congratulations on your new boat.



They do, however it is spelled sole!

My boat, and many others, also have spirits. Some have lots of spirits. It is considered good form for a guest to bring the captain's favourite spirit. It is also best if one keeps the spirits off the sole.

Hahah....I see what you did there....kind of on a bit of a roll, huh?!

[LauraleeG]

Originally Posted by Peregrine1983

Being a former C&C owner myself, I really appreciate one that's been kept in good shape. She looks fantastic. Best of luck.

Edit: Don't forget to join the C&C owners list. Lots of super helpful and nice folks there with your exact boat. C&C Yachts - C&C Photo Album & Resource Center. Go down to Email Discussion List and click Subscribe.

Just did..thanks!!

[sailorboy1]

It's more a matter of what type of soul a boat has. An older boat probably has a good one or a past owner would have killed it!

Enjoy your Happy Old Soul Boat!!

[RGN]

Beautiful boat that looks to be in fine condition! Congratulations.


Of course boat have souls and they are female also. if you don't believe that just ignore them when they talk to you.

[David1033]

Originally Posted by LauraleeG

The deal just closed on my Landfall 38. I am a proud boat owner. Scared. Excited. Humbled.
I love her already...and believe she has a soul?!
Do you think boats have souls?

Absolutely! Our old boat (she's been converted to a houseboat), who has looked after us for 37 years, has a beautiful soul. We are currently on the market to sell her, so we can buy a sailing boat and a house in the South of Europe, and it breaks our hearts to know that she will be sold for scrap if we do find a buyer. She let's us know that she doesn't want us to leave her... Geez, I might just be persuading myself to stay!