Why not, in deed. I wasn't trying to be mercurial.
I've owned the Bowman since 1992 and I want something different - call it the 20 year itch. My sailing plans for the next five years include daytime traveling on the
Chesapeake Bay and tributaries with a few forays into
North Carolina via the
ICW. The 473 is big enough and comfortable enough for these ambitions. She also has plenty of sister ships out there, so I should be able to predict her depreciation over the next five years.
The Bowman is an awesome sea boat. She'll never hurt you
offshore and she'll take you where ever your dreams carry you. Owning her made sense 20 years ago when I had great plans for
water sailing">blue
water sailing. At this stage in my life, however, I want a "newish", simpler boat to
service my greatly reduced sailing needs. I've also just spent three years of my life removing Aurelia's
teak deck and this ordeal has washed away all of the joy of
ownership. It's just time for a change.
Hope that helps.
Steve