In July 2017 we sold our wonderful Ericson 38-200 Kuivato and continued our search for our next sailboat that would carry us comfortably and safely on our next extended sailing journey. When we were in the Bahamas in 2015 visiting our friends Janaki & Graham on their Bristol 38 Leela, we had the opportunity to tour a Bristol 41.1 centercockpit sloop. We were immediately drawn to the appearance and dimensions of the boat, both on deck and below. Upon returning to home, we began our search for a centercockpit sloop in the 40 foot range. After several offers on boats we found in New England that fell through in early 2017, including a Bristol 41.1 and Bristol 45.5, we headed for Florida to look at many possible prospects. We found a nice Brewer 41.8 that fit most of our requirements and made an offer which was accepted. Having previously purchased Kuivato in Florida, we weren't very thrilled at the prospect of having to sail the Brewer north, so we still kept a lookout for something closer to home in New England. The night before we were to sign the contract for the purchase of the Brewer, Tim jumped online for one last search and a new listing of a 1985 Bristol 41.1 in Yarmouth, Maine popped up. There was only one photo of the boat posted as it was a new listing, but we could tell from the photo this could be the sailboat we have been looking for. The following day we went to see the boat, spend hours on her with the owner and indeed it was everything we had hoped for including a new Beta 50 engine. We made a fair offer and a day later our offer was accepted. In late September 2017 we were the new owners of a beautiful, well maintained and updated Bristol 41.1 named Skylark. More details will be forthcoming about the boat.
This past June, after nearly 30 years of owning the environmental consulting business, StoneHill Environmental, Tim sold the company and is transitioning out of the business. Diane is retiring from her gynecology and fertility practice as a licensed nurse practitioner at the end of August. Our house has been rented for several years as of October 1st and we plan on departing Kittery, Maine in mid October for southern waters. We have no set schedule at this point but things will fall into place as our journey proceeds. Stay Tuned......
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