Ripples, I'm sorry to hear about the misfortunes. I know you were pretty excited about finding that great old boat. From the pictures you shared it looked like a beauty. If you know you're doing the right thing then go ahead and sell. After all it's not the $4500 that'll break you it's the other $10k in
parts and upgrades
docking and
storage that'll hurt when you're in need of some dough. It's too bad you never got to sail her. I was busy working on mine when my back went out again... long story short I've got 2 herianted disks the Dr's never found until now. I've been busy dealing with injections and possible surgery soon. I've got a friend or two helping on finishing the
deck painting
project and varnishing then I'm calling it good for this year on mine. If you'd like to go for a sail and find yourself in West Michigan or want to make the trip this summer give me a call. I'll PM you my # if you like.