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monty
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Initially Posted - 09/28/2005 :  08:42:33  Show Profile
Good morning everyone, I want you all to know that this site has been a lot of fun to read, but I have a sad tale to tell. About two months after I got my C25 TR, I had a major problem (pain) with my right shoulder and the doc told me it was trashed and a month later I had to have my right shoulder completely replaced. He said it would be at least a year if ever before I could sail again. Do you beleive it!!! Only 51 and just learned to sail, got the boat and now having the shoulder replaced. It's still very painful, but not as bad as before. As you can imagine I'm bummed out and wondering do I sell the boat, keep it, let it sit in the marina (no trailer) and see if I can pull a sheet in a year or so. What to do???????

Well thanks for letting me vent a little. You all have fun
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atgep
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Response Posted - 09/28/2005 :  09:05:53  Show Profile
Do you have someone to sail with? You could skipper the boat. Just remember to wear a PFD. It is hard to swim with one arm.

Tom.
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 09/28/2005 :  09:08:58  Show Profile
Hi Monty/Ed,

'Sorry to hear about your shoulder ... what a bummer

Do you have friends or family who like to sail? You live in a perfect area for sailing ... is there a yacht club you could join that might have sailor wannabe's without a boat?

I know that sharing your boat with someone isn't without risks, but it's been done successfully ... you might ask Duane Wolff how his joint-ownership is working out. It seems a shame that you've got your boat all ready to sail, but your new shoulder isn't ready yet for the physical demands of sailing.

I don't know much about Sea Scouts, but maybe you could temporarily loan your boat to them, with the stipulation that you would have to come along on their excursions ... 'seems to me you could learn a lot by doing that, too ... 'just a thought.

Some of our most active and most knowledgeable sailors live in your area ... maybe some of them will see this thread and give you some ideas.

I hope you can work something out ... good luck!
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 09/28/2005 :  11:00:32  Show Profile
As Tom said, take someone sailing and let them do the heavy work. Or if that is out of the question maybe one of the winch assist tools might be a solution. You will probably have a better idea what the proper answer is after you have the surgery and see what your frame of mind is. Remember, the surgery is to improve your quality of life. Selling your boat might not be in your best interest.
Good luck and quick healing,
Joe

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 09/28/2005 :  12:14:06  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I agree. Don't sell until after you recuperate from the surgery. In the mean time, it only takes one hand to stear, one mouth to give instructions, and a whole bunch of sailing enjoyment you would miss if you sold.
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cathluk
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Response Posted - 09/28/2005 :  22:28:55  Show Profile
Don't sell it yet - see how things turn out with the shoulder. Good luck!
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 09/28/2005 :  23:38:26  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Arrr me lad, dress up and av some fun. There be many a hook n crook out on the briny matey! Some good crew, smilin lasses, and a bit of grog will make the biggest seas seem tame.
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sdaly66
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Response Posted - 09/29/2005 :  14:42:20  Show Profile
Bad luck old boy,

But I have to agree, hang on to that girl until you know how your recovery turns out. While you may give "single-handing" new meaning, there are a lot of things that you can do to make her and yourself ready to sail together again.
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