Share a Sailboat-An Unusual Suggestion

CateP · 05-03-2011, 01:28 PM

Hi Boaters!!
As some of you may know, my partner and I are moving up to the lakes region as soon as we sell our NJ house. (Hopefully soon!!)

Meanwhile, I have my 1983 Catalina-25 up for sale here in NJ. The reason why I am selling this beautiful, fully restored, and upgraded sailboat is because we are trying to reduce expenses and the costs for storing it year-after-year have become prohibitive.

BUT, I am wondering if I were to SHARE my sailboat with someone else in NH who could pay for half of the storage and maintenance costs, if that would be a good solution. I would have the boat moved up from NJ (and would want to share that expense as well.) The benefit would be that someone could use a great sailboat on the big lake for a minimal cost.

Ideally I would like to have a slip at Fay's with shore power.

Of course a detailed written agreement would have to be drawn up, but I'm sure my friend Cpt. Philpot could help with that.

What do you forum members think of this idea? I would love to keep my beautiful "Mysterious " and sail it in the clean, clear waters of Winnipesaukee.

05-03-2011, 01:28 PM	#1
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Share a Sailboat-An Unusual Suggestion Hi Boaters!! As some of you may know, my partner and I are moving up to the lakes region as soon as we sell our NJ house. (Hopefully soon!!) Meanwhile, I have my 1983 Catalina-25 up for sale here in NJ. The reason why I am selling this beautiful, fully restored, and upgraded sailboat is because we are trying to reduce expenses and the costs for storing it year-after-year have become prohibitive. BUT, I am wondering if I were to SHARE my sailboat with someone else in NH who could pay for half of the storage and maintenance costs, if that would be a good solution. I would have the boat moved up from NJ (and would want to share that expense as well.) The benefit would be that someone could use a great sailboat on the big lake for a minimal cost. Ideally I would like to have a slip at Fay's with shore power. Of course a detailed written agreement would have to be drawn up, but I'm sure my friend Cpt. Philpot could help with that. What do you forum members think of this idea? I would love to keep my beautiful "Mysterious " and sail it in the clean, clear waters of Winnipesaukee.