SAD SAD DAY

[Mac Attack]

Watching my boat leave the launch ramp behind the new owners truck. Lots of memories with it. New owner towing is towing it 1700 miles to it's new home, Westport Washington.


Mike

[Freespool]

A sad day for sure. I did talk to Erik the new owner on the phone a while back and it sounds like she is going to a good home. I am sure she will be well taken care of.

[DOGHOUSE26]

I'd be crying my lights out too if I was thinking about getting another one for 65K more than I had in the old one(unless there were problems)!

[Mac Attack]

No problems at all, but the boat is 23 years old now. When do you turn it over? I sold it for the price I bought it 10 years ago. Time to at least step into the 90's or 2000 model, tuff decision.


Mike

[brian_g]

Mack,
I've been looking at that boat with envy since you first put it up for sale (the first, first time). It really is/was beautiful and in great condition. Congrats on the sale and looking forward to seeing your more modern Billfisher.

Or the 29' model.......

[yellowfin1]

Bittersweet moment I'm sure. Congrats and at the same time sorry to hear about it. I also have an older model Billfisher and still love it but, would like to move into a newer model (why?).

[DOGHOUSE26]

If I had a pre-1985 Billfisher with glass over plywood decks I might wonder how much longer before a major deck repair; other than that of the 3 major componets of the Blackman (hull, motor package, and electronics ), the hull has changed the least and the other 2 are relatively inexpensive to upgrade and replace. 30K for a motor package with a 2-6 year warranty and 10-20K for electronics and you're good as new! I think that's why they hold their value so well, the new models have to be up close to 150K now!

[Honeygirl]

I would move up to the 29 if I had the cash and could have a custom pilot house built. Having twins gives you a lot of piece of mind when your 100 miles out. I think a lot has changed in the Blackmans since the 80's. They are more refined and cleaner all-around less wood on the interior and more amenities. I do wish Steve would do a hull change another chime would help when your in a big following sea. The technology is changing faster than the boats are. The engines are getting stronger and faster. If I was in the new market for a boat I would be looking at the hull design close. Do you but a boat for 150g's that rides good at 20kts or pay the same price for a boat the rides great at 30-35knts. Maybe it's my generation, having the speed to get somewhere faster is more important. I felt it first hand two weeks ago when a parker and I were racing to the same spot I got out-ran and left for the spot first. Joe

[Mac Attack]

Thanks everyone for the input. I am getting a sneak preview of the Patron' tomorrow. I know once I see it, I will want it. Still holding onto my slip, maybe, just maybe, I can swing it. Pre-approved for a loan.



Mike

[DOGHOUSE26]

The Patron is one of the finest 26s ever made and Yale has put a lot of thought into the custom upgrades. She would be a nice boat to own and she has been on several long distance trips and performed well , Yale has caught alot of variety on that boat!