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Hey guys,
Long story short, my wife and I have started implementing a plan to transition to liveaboard life around the beginning of ‘23. We are planning to purchase a trawler around the end of ‘22.

We are particularly interested in the Hans Christian or Cherubini Independence 45 design. We also like the TransWorld Fantail 50 and some of the Willard designs as well. We are looking for something on the gulf coast, east coast or the lakes.

I know there were very few Independence 45’s produced, so if you or someone you know owns one (even if they aren’t planning on selling) it would be greatly appreciated if we could get in touch even just to ask some questions!

Thanks in advance!
 
Also really liked the 45. Had great respect for the Cherubini ketch and schooner so wasn’t surprised by the craftsmanship of the 45. Ended up with a NT42. Would suggest given how thin the market is for boats in decent condition you entertain expanding your search.
 
Unfortunately you'll probably have to wait till '24 to get mine. Great boats for coastal cruising!

2002 Cherubini Independence 45'

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This past summer cruising on Lake Champlain.

Ted
 
Hey Hippocampus, thanks so much for the reply. Completely understand your recommendation to expand the horizons. For now I’m going to hold out hope that we will be able to find something that really checks all of our boxes. As we get closer to purchase time we will no doubt consider alternatives.

The NT42 is beautiful and would meet all of our criteria as well, but would likely be beyond our budget...

Time will tell! I’m sure something that fits us perfectly will come along.
 
If you could wait Teds boat would be a fantastic one to buy.
 
Looks like Ted is a popular guy on here!

I was fortunate enough to speak with him about his boat for quite a while this afternoon. If our timing does not happen to align on Ted's beautiful boat, I now at least know I have a great contact for information on the Independence 45!
 
There is a line forming for OC's boat
 
bowball said:
Nice looking boat. What are you doing in 2024 they you are selling?
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My wife is retiring in 2024. We will probably start land cruising in 2025 as my wife isn't a boater.

Ted
 
Ted, don’t you remember? The last time we were drinking in Fort Pierce you promised you would sell your boat to me.

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cardude01 said:
Ted, don’t you remember? The last time we were drinking in Fort Pierce you promised you would sell your boat to me.

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Yes, I remember that, but couldn't seriously let you put a mast and sails on Slow Hand. I also remember Jewel standing behind you, rolling her eyes.

Besides, Larry isn't going to let you cut in front of him. I here negotiations on Long Boat key have already started.

Ted
 
Ted: Worry not about Cardude slapping some silly get-home sail kit on Slow Hand. He’s already commissioned this Photoshop version of Slow Hand, featuring this head-turning wishbone catch layout, guaranteed to keep Slow Hand true to it’s name and spirit!:thumb:
 

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Oh the indignity of it all! :nonono:

Ted
 
healhustler said:
Ted: Worry not about Cardude slapping some silly get-home sail kit on Slow Hand. He’s already commissioned this Photoshop version of Slow Hand, featuring this head-turning wishbone catch layout, guaranteed to keep Slow Hand true to it’s name and spirit!:thumb:
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Now THAT’S a classy looking vessel!

No more swinging around at anchor with full sails up. [emoji57]
 
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