Sarah = Sadness

[Ted Hoppe]

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There is no further return upon investment in this Concordia. The potential great beauty is offset with the amount of money and time required. It was and is a lightly built, elegant classic, only meant to last less than 2 decades at most or so without serious restoration. It is an error to promote to a small, dwindling market, not fair either to someone who needs to end this affair of the heart and get out from underneath it. Bruce rightly points out the direction of the new wealthy sailboat owners. Sailing is dying and the cost to continue in this wooden boat folly makes it a high wall to overcome.

again, I find it disappointing that my fellow forumites do not look to personal effort and time as an expense. If you thought it clever and easy - go get this lovely boat yourself and spend your fortune and time.

[nedL]

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I feel for you Margo, and yes, had it not been for Sarah we would not have had the opportunity to meet in person either.
I have a lingering thought that I too may find myself in a similar situation one day,… tough decisions.
I don't know if it might be a viable consideration for either you or Sarah, Mystic Seaport has a donor program called Yachts on Display that may be something to look into.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

[Rich Jones]

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Has listing it in the "Save a Classic" section of WoodenBoat Magazine been suggested?
It would be a perfect fit.

[rbgarr]

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Has listing it in the "Save a Classic" section of WoodenBoat Magazine been suggested?
It would be a perfect fit.

I have friends here who ended up swapping their Concordia for another boat that fit their needs better. It took a while for them to come to that conclusion and find someone to swap with.

[Hwyl]

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Thanks for letting us know margo. I've thought about Sarah over the years, hoping that you'd sold her.
There are some good ideas above....let me think.

[Hwyl]

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Margo, check your Instagram and Facebook feeds, or give me a call (tomorrow is OK). I'm on Mountain time. I think you know my number, but I'll PM it

[Concordia...41]

Re: Sarah = Sadness

Good morning everyone.

Merry Christmas and thank you all for your suggestions, support, and kindness.

I wanted to acknowledge the personal messages and apologize for ones that didn't go through. My inbox is always right at it's quota because I have so many saved - from Meerkat, Chuck, so many of you that expressed kindness over the years - especially when Claudia was ill. Even though they were sent in tough times, they represent good memories and I hesitate to delete some to create more space.

There have been a couple of good leads suggested, and while I readily admit I may not ever be realistic when it comes to Sarah, I do believe that there is someone out there to love her. I still love her, I just cannot find anyone around here to work on her or to support me in my endeavors.

James, who did so much work over the years is gone. Gone gone. (That would be a whole separate thread if anyone is interested in that story)

Over the years I have hired help and I don't mind spending $$$s on her, but it was about 4 years ago that I got taken for thousands of dollars by someone that did good in some areas, horrible in others, then didn't finish the galley and destroyed some original pieces.

That on top of all of the time and effort spent over the years is what finally broke my spirit.

But I will not abandon her. I will not walk away from her. And I will not let her go to the wrong person. Paying the yard bill every month is no small expense, but one that I can afford. There is someone out there to love her. I still do. I'm just broken and discouraged.

Hindsight being what it is, I should have done it years ago, but I've looked at buying a piece of vacant land and putting up a metal building. That way she would be protected and under my care and control until I retire or find a partner or someone new to love her.

Thank you all again for your kindness and support.

-Margo & Sarah

[Thad]

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I also thought she had gone to someone else long ago. I feel your pain but am thankful she has brought us together. I hope you have fun holidays and a grand New Year! Cheers, Thad

[Hwyl]

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I'm bumping this, because the person I was hoping might have a lead, did not.

Here is the listing on Yachtworld https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/195...-yawl-7446869/

[Concordia...41]

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While neither is going to pan out, this thread resulted in two positive associations and a little attention toward the project.

I continue to believe that there is someone out there that would make a good new owner / steward for Sarah.

While admittedly biased, she is a wonderful boat with so much of the major rebuild (floors, frames, planking) done. New Yanmar w/ <90 hours, new sails, etc. She just needs someone new to love her.

Thanks for everyone's help so far. Please keep the project in your thoughts and pass this information on as you see fit.

Until then, Sarah and I will just keep on keeping on.

-M

[nedL]

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We’ll keep thinking of you and Sarah.

[BBSebens]

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Heartbreaking. My first real sailing experience was aboard a Concordia yawl, Irene #103. It was a life changing event, and I’ve been chasing that high ever since. I’ve only just recently gotten a proper keel boat, but a Concordia would be a dream come true.

But as with most of us, the reality of life keeps it a dream.


All that said, you should post her on the WBF facebook page. That gets a fair amount of exposure.

[Mrleft88]

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Damn...........
I have the space, but not the physical ability at this point. (Nor the cash that would be involved).
Wooden sailboats in Florida seem to be a great source of mirth in this area....
Of course, these people also vote for people like Desantis, and or Trump, so..............

[Concordia...41]

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Bump. Fresh tarps. Still sad

[Henning 4148]

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Dear Margo

It sounds as if it may be "time to say goodbye". Life is change. If there is no near term scenario of an amazing improvement of the situation, you may be better off moving on. As sad as that may be.