Chelsea14Ian Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Today we put Sweetkingfisher on the market. We decided some time ago that once we moved to Norfolk we would put the boat on the market.Main reason we helm the boat up top,in all weather's, we also wanted a slightly smaller boat. So today we met Gary from boatshed.And now she's listed on boatshed.We've had her since April 2013.Has been a great little boat.In many ways will be sad to let her go.We are in the process of buying another boat,should get her end of next month. She's having some things done,shore power,nav lights some repairs and paint work.At this stage I won't say where we're buying her from or price.You have to wait until the deal is complete. What I will say,we must be a little mad buying a house then a boat.Still very exciting. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 That’s great news Ian. Whilst I would think you will be a little sad to let Sweet Kingfisher go, you must be excited to have found your next boat. Everyone kept asking us when we moved whether we were going to buy a boat. It’s not for us at the moment but it will be amazing I’m sure to get your new one. Do you think you’re going to get a mooring closer to home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Don't want to say to much,but yes.Put it this way, less then 20 minutes from home all being well.We are very lucky.Mainly because the bank gave me a lump sum because they under paid my pension. That allowed me to pay off my mortgage in 2013.Pay off our first boat,allowing us to buy Sweetkingfisher. Moving here down sizing.All helped,I've said this before, when I helped with the Poppy appeal, I was told once you retire you wonder how you had time to work.Our days are full and very enjoyable 😉. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 That's great news Ian. You must be very excited. I know we were when we bought Hi-Jinks back in September. We too have now secured an ideal mooring having travelled up to Norfolk yesterday and trawled round round our various preferred locations. Unfortunately our excitment has been slightly diluted by the uncertainty that I have with health issues at the moment but we're enjoying the moment. I'm sure you have lots of enjoyment to come with your latest boat, I certainly hope so anyway. Congratulations. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Part of the reason getting our new boat,is my health and also Marina's. In general since my health has got worse, I just pace myself. It works just takes a bit longer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Great news Ian. Love the way you and Marina deal with the things life throws at you. Pacing yourself sounds like a good strategy. I need to learn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Had to learn the hard way. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Last Thursday we agreed a sale on Sweetkingfisher. Today we signed the paperwork, and cleared off the remaining bits and bobs from the boat.A bit sad,but she's been a great boat and wish her well for the future. We should get the new boat by the end of the month. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 That's great news Ian. So pleased for you and Marina after all you've been through in the last couple of years. Look forward to watching out for you once all has been revealed. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Yes, ditto all the above. So exciting getting a new boat. I bet you can't wait. We're anxiously awaiting the fitting of our new canopy which is all that's outstanding now and once that's done we can get going on her.It can't come soon enough. Carole 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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