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03-12-2024, 12:47 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,818
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Slow Hand – End of the line
In 2014 I bought Slow Hand, a 2002 Cherubini Independence 45 coastal cruiser. She was refitted, repowered, and painted in 2014 & 2015. I made her the boat I wanted to cruise on. From 2016 to 2023 I cruised her on the East coast from Florida to New York, the Great Loop, the Great Lakes and into Canada. It has been a wonderful 8 years and 39,000 miles.
So what’s happened? I’ve gotten old, less steady, making mistakes, and forgetting things. My cruising (over 98%) has been solo. While it would have been nice for my wife to have joined me, she’s not a boater, and I wouldn’t force her. She was kind enough to tell me, “Follow your dream and have a good time”. While 2023 was probably my best cruising year, I found myself making small mistakes and forgetting stuff. This isn’t good when you travel solo (nobody else to blame) and maybe worse if a guest can’t run your boat.
Imagine the quarterback who wins the super bowl or maybe two in a row at the end of his career. Instead of retiring on top, he stays for another season or two for that one last glory. It almost never happens. Instead, he was the washed up quarterback that stayed too long. I’ve decided to retire and sell the boat after a great season instead of being the lead story on the evening news or the old guy with the dock queen that hasn’t moved in 10 years. I’m really hoping that a person or a couple with a passion for cruising will buy Slow Hand and continue the adventure.
The wife will be retiring in August, so another adventure begins. I have some friends that are foolish enough to invite me along on their cruises. I will still have my Trinka dinghy to go exploring with. There might even be another boat to weekend play with. And make no mistake, I’ll be hanging around the forum to tell you all, “This was how it was done in my day”.
If you want to discuss the above or comment on anything relative to Slow Hand, this is the thread to do it on.
Here is the boat listing thread:
2002 Cherubini Independence 45, Fort Myers, FL $350K
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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03-12-2024, 01:28 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Brisbane
Vessel Name: Insequent
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 50 Mk I
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,260
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May the sale go smoothly and wishing you all the best for the next chapter in your life.
Last year I was wondering how much longer I could cruise for. Then I had a total knee replacement and regained a lot of mobility, so hopefully now I've got quite a few more years to go.
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Brian
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03-12-2024, 03:56 AM
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Guru
City: Kilmarnock VA
Vessel Name: Wandering Star
Vessel Model: PSN40
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,393
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Whoever ends up with Slow Hand will no doubt have as near a perfect boat as can be purchased. A minimum of a bachelors in engineering would probably help the new buyer to start cruising her ...I can't imagine the hours you've put into upgrades and systems improvements!
Best wishes with your future plans. We're all headed towards the same sunset. Some will have fond memories with which we can enhance it.
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03-12-2024, 04:44 AM
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Guru
City: Winthrop
Vessel Model: Pacific Trawler 40
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 868
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I love the fact that you followed your dream and is my dream too. But I have not done it yet, I hate to say. I married a younger wife, and waiting for her to retire. Oh well....
I would love to buy your! It sound like a great boat. My Club his has only one slip that could fit a 50 footer and the other Clubs around me are limited too.
In any case, I wish you well!!
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03-12-2024, 05:38 AM
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Guru
City: Centreville MD
Vessel Name: Resilient
Vessel Model: Helmsman Trawlers 38E
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,509
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Wow
Reading this felt like the conclusion of a series where you can't believe the hero is hanging up his spurs.
I admire your self-awareness.
As the song goes, "I knew all of my life, that someday it would end." Be careful to "don't let the old man in."
Your travels have been an inspiration. The knowledge and judgement shared with great patience have been appreciated, so I am grateful at least that will continue.
As others have said, Slow Hand will be the best buy on the planet for the serious cruiser who can appreciate what it is.
Be well.
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03-12-2024, 07:23 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Seneca Lake NY
Vessel Name: Bacchus
Vessel Model: MS 34 HT Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 7,808
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Ted
You continue to be an inspiration to many of us.
We certainly have thought and talked about "how much longer we can do this"? Our conclusion has always been we will know in our hearts and just hope we can make the decision gracefully.
Once again you have set a great example that will (for us at least) be a wonderful reminder and example!
Looking forward to the next chapter. Enjoy the journey.
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Don
2008 MS 34 HT Trawler
"Bacchus"
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03-12-2024, 07:48 AM
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Guru
City: Montgomery
Vessel Name: Choices
Vessel Model: 36 Grand Banks Europa
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 896
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We too have decided to sell and try other things.
I will restore several cars that I have bought for just this occasion.
Good luck Ted. As many mistakes as your making there are not near as many as the other guys.
Mike
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36 Grand Banks Europa
Montgomery, TX
Blog: "grandbankschoices"
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03-12-2024, 08:24 AM
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TF Site Team
City: MX, thru Canal to Bahamas
Vessel Name: Muirgen
Vessel Model: 50' Beebe Passagemaker
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 3,384
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Ted, your posts were always ones worth reading. If we hadn't already found a boat, yours would have been up there at the top of the list for us!
The folks who we purchase our boat from purchased a Cherubini Independence, and love it.
Best of luck in whatever you do, and YES, please do hang around on the forum!
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Vessel Name: Muirgen
Vessel Model: 50' Beebe Passagemaker
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03-12-2024, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Kiskadee
Vessel Model: Helmsman 46 Hull#1
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 234
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Ted:
You had a great cruising life with the Cherubini 45, a beautiful boat. Thanks for sharing. Your posts have been much appreciated. Good luck with the sale and the next chapter in life.
Robert
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03-12-2024, 10:09 AM
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Grand Vizier
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,815
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Fair winds and smooth seas for your next adventure Ted!
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03-12-2024, 10:10 AM
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Guru
City: Galveston, Texas
Vessel Model: 24" El Pescador
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 743
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Inadvertently put this on the "For Sale" listing......reposted here.
Hate to see this but I understand.
You were kind enough to have a long conversation with me when I was looking at a 50' Cherubini in the PNW 8 or 9 years ago...I didn't make an offer fast enough.
I watched your total rebuild of that boat, not a "refit"...someone is certainly going to get their money's worth.
I also followed your travels as my travels had to be cut a little short due to wife desires and health problems.
Enjoy your next adventure!
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Galveston, Tx
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03-12-2024, 10:35 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,541
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Greetings,
Mr. OC. Best of success in your future endeavors. Life moves on.
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RTF
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03-12-2024, 10:55 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,131
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Ted,
I know how difficult this must be for you. I really enjoyed when you would stop in Tawas and we would get dinner. I will miss those dinners. Good luck with selling the boat. Please do keep posting on TF.
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Boat Nut:
If you are one there is no explanation necessary.
If you aren’t one, there is no explanation possible.
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03-12-2024, 12:01 PM
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Guru
City: Vermont
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,077
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If I might ask, what sorts of specific “aging” issues have people encountered that have been hints that it’s time to move to land? Many of us are getting up there to one extent or another. Every year I notice things that are physically harder to do, or that I just don’t want to do. And although forgetfulness has always been a bit of a challenge, I do notice it more.
Would others care the share?
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03-12-2024, 12:15 PM
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Guru
City: Gulf Islands, BC Canada
Vessel Name: Sea Sanctuary
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4588
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 4,993
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Ted, bon voyage. I foresee this end to boating you are talking about. Following along on your solo journeys has been a great experience and encouragement.
Do keep posting, your knowledge can still be shared from your rocking chair.
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SteveK
You only need one working engine. That is why I have two.
Sea Sanctuary-new to me 1992 Bayliner 4588
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03-12-2024, 12:27 PM
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Guru
City: Tacoma, WA & Ashland, OR
Vessel Name: boatless, ex: Seeadler
Vessel Model: RAWSON 41
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,217
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twistedtree
Every year I notice things that are physically harder to do, or that I just don’t want to do. And although forgetfulness has always been a bit of a challenge, I do notice it more.
Would others care the share?
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I think yours is a good summary of my decision to give it up. I quit flying in 2017 because I became suspicious of my "160-knot-decision-making." Nothing that happened in the airplane per se, but just round-the-house distractions causing errors lead me to think about thinking. Besides, it freed up more time for 8-knot enjoyment!
I'm still confident in my ability to do the thinking at eight knots, but physical tasks seemed to get more demanding. Then one day while docking solo, I made the usual 4-foot jump from the pilothouse door to the dock with the mid-ship dock line and landed with my heel on the bull-rail which propelled me smartly across the dock. Fortunately, there was a boat in the other slip so I got a good thump instead of a dunking. . I kept the boat for one more season, but I think that moment defined the discussion .
I bought Seeadler with the belief that I would have a large pool of family and friends to share her with, and for a couple of years that was how it was ... but those people have other lives and eventually it was mostly solo. And for me solo boating means short passages punctuated by a couple good meals and hours of reading in a favorite chair with a good view.
I can do most of that at home at much less expense and no varnishing!
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03-12-2024, 12:29 PM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,443
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Hi Ted,
It's been a real pleasure sharing thoughts with you over the years. I wish you the best on your next journey, whatever it may be.
Best regards,
Bob
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What kind of boat is that?
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03-12-2024, 01:26 PM
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Guru
City: Coupeville Wa.
Vessel Name: Pacific Myst
Vessel Model: West Bay 4500
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,402
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You hit all the major points. The biggest one slowing me down is working in cramped spaces. I'm just not as flexible anymore nor do I have the stamina I used to have getting projects done. Hiring everything done is too expensive for my wallet. We're thinking we'll hang up boating the year we both turn 75. Plus we have other things on the bucket list. Boats as we all know require a lot of money and time.
On a related note I let my professional credentials go last year. I hadn't worked under them for the last 3 years. That was a realization that my situational awareness was not as sharp as it used to be. With gear in the water, people working on deck and sometimes in challenging conditions I needed to be on my A game or someone was going to get hurt.
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Originally Posted by twistedtree
If I might ask, what sorts of specific “aging” issues have people encountered that have been hints that it’s time to move to land? Many of us are getting up there to one extent or another. Every year I notice things that are physically harder to do, or that I just don’t want to do. And although forgetfulness has always been a bit of a challenge, I do notice it more.
Would others care the share?
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03-12-2024, 01:33 PM
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Guru
City: Curacao
Vessel Name: Endless Summer
Vessel Model: 1979 Defever 49
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 637
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Very honest and open explanation of what we will all encounter once in our life. You took the very wise decision to stop before it is too late. I can only hope I will be able to take that same decision in time, although I hope it won't be for quite a number of years.
I wish you all the best in your next adventures and now that your wife is retiring you will get to spend a lot of time together. Friends of mine, both retired, actually have less time available than when they were still working. They actually have to keep an agenda of where they will be at which date. And they are loving it, they enjoy their time together to the fullest, so am sure you will be able to do the same if you would desire to do so.
Good luck with the sale, she is a true gem, someone is going to be extremely happy taking her out to sea again.
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If you want sea view...........buy a boat !
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03-12-2024, 02:30 PM
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Guru
City: Malmö
Vessel Name: ABsolutely FABulous
Vessel Model: Greenline 33 Hybrid (2010)
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,504
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I always enjoyed reading your posts and following your adventures, Ted! Learned a lot from you. I wish you the best of success in your next chapter. I hope you continue to hang around here some to continue sharing your wisdom!
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Scott
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