Offer I could not refuse

[TigerPaws]

Originally Posted by Dave_S

Yes, sorry, I jumped to the wrong conclusion that the Lagoon was a Rolls-Royce and that you were changing to a Porsche.

I was interested to see what influenced your change but now I have had a look at a 57.

My decision to purchase the Lagoon 57 was driven by many factors, she is a 3 cabin config with aftermarket daggerboards, she came with upgraded rigging and racing sails. The original owners wanted a fast weekender and must have had money to burn because she was equiped will all the latest gear, bells and whistles.



I have very much enjoyed living and sailing her, and while on many levels she will be missed I am getting excited about moving on to a new challenge.

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by TigerPaws

My decision to purchase the Lagoon 57 was driven by many factors, she is a 3 cabin config with aftermarket daggerboards, she came with upgraded rigging and racing sails. The original owners wanted a fast weekender and must have had money to burn because she was equiped will all the latest gear, bells and whistles.



I have very much enjoyed living and sailing her, and while on many levels she will be missed I am getting excited about moving on to a new challenge.

Thats certainly the way to do it, Good luck with your new boat,

[Maka]

Congratulations !

[hzcruiser]

That's a very nice story! Almost heartwarming
Good luck with building the new boat! I guess that'll take a while (6-12 months?) while the couple that bought your L57 might want to take possession now? Hence you'll be landlocked for a while I take it?

[daletournier]

Awesome stuff. Going from one fantastic boat to an even more fantastic boat! I'm envious in a good way.

I have an immaculate L57 right next to me now, it's always been one of my favourites.

[TigerPaws]

Originally Posted by hzcruiser

That's a very nice story! Almost heartwarming
Good luck with building the new boat! I guess that'll take a while (6-12 months?) while the couple that bought your L57 might want to take possession now? Hence you'll be landlocked for a while I take it?

Yes I will be a land animal for the first time in many years and while I have had haulouts that lasted up to a month this will be very different.



Tonight I fly north and start my meetings regarding specifications for the new boat tomorrow. I will report on how that went next week.

[alansmith]

Ah ha, let the sleepless nights begin....I can drive myself crazy when I am excited about something. Wish you the best of luck.

[TigerPaws]

Well money has changed hands and I am now boatless.

The meetings are going well regarding the new boat. More meetings on design and equipment specifications today.

[Training Wheels]

Congrats!

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by TigerPaws

Well money has changed hands and I am now boatless.

The meetings are going well regarding the new boat. More meetings on design and equipment specifications today.

Ahhh, That makes it a lot easier with the cash in hand,
Well done and congratulations,

[TigerPaws]

Originally Posted by Mr B

Ahhh, That makes it a lot easier with the cash in hand,
Well done and congratulations,

Thank you

[TigerPaws]

Originally Posted by Training Wheels

Congrats!

Thank you

[Symphony]

I hope you'll have time to share your experience and process with the new build.
congrats on your previous boat and your smart ideas for a new cat

[Unregistered-1]

Originally Posted by TigerPaws

.... Sails and rigging will be for performace and singlehanded sailing as well as durability.

He wants to get out in the open sea and give it deth

[Soma]

Originally Posted by TigerPaws

Thank you

What's the latest? I'm guessing you didn't get the Gunboat 55?