Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure
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I hope that you all don't mind me using this as a dumping ground for my thoughts. If you do, you can just "ignore" the thread.
I think that given the apparent state of the Nordhavn market at the moment, holding out for what we want, at a decent price before we are actually unable to climb on board, maybe a hiding to nothing….
We don't want to buy another make of large trawler at what is possibly the height of the market, 1) because when we get rid, the downside is large, 2) I don't want to own a large, second grade (to my mind) boat and hanker after a Nordhavn whenever I'm on it, so we think we will buy something smaller, and at the same time put a deposit on a new Nordhavn.
That way, we can get started, learn what we are doing and have some fun, albeit in a different way.
When we get back from LA next week, we are going to look at this little guy...
A 2008 Nordic Tug 37'
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I hope that you all don't mind me using this as a dumping ground for my thoughts.
It's nice to feel a part of the journey! That tug looks like a rad interim solution should you opt for placing the deposit on a new Nordhavn. What would be the wait time for the build out?
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What would be the wait time for the build out?
No frigging' idea, that's part of why we think that what we are doing is a good route….
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I for one enjoy the dumping of ideas in the thread, @Giles . It's fun to follow.
I second! As the saying goes, better out than in.
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Congrats for even considering this move @Giles and @Madame Buttonfly ! I dream of doing something similar but more in the overlanding vein once I decide to either take an extended break or actually shift toward retirement.
I do agree with @Clint_D that the froth out there will eventually subside soon, ideally making some interesting deals available on a number of fronts. As long as you can resist the FOMO…
If you're willing, you should run a "name that boat" contest here. No requirement to actually use any of the names and I'm sure we will generate our fair share of Boaty McBoatface type responses but I'm sure it would be entertaining.
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Allowing this bunch to pick things for you is a risky proposition. Trust me on this.
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Allowing this bunch to pick things for you is a risky proposition. Trust me on this.
Chris speaking from painful experience
Folks, thank you all for your good wishes on this planned adventure - I took a little convincing, but now having seen a couple of boats, done lots of sums and started to dream about this possible future I am fully bought in. We're having a lot of fun already just talking and scheming…
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I'm having a lot of fun listening in, and I am so excited that you are now enthusiastically "on board," Paula! Thank you for letting us see this unfold, Padmores.
It will be the adventure of a lifetime, I've no doubt.
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Awesome! I like the tug a lot.
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More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....
Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...
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More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....
Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...
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Woah what an amazing plan to enjoy your retirement. I sincerely hope it works out and you guys get the boat you’ve set your hearts on, even if the route isn’t as direct as you’d envisioned. I love the idea of doing something similar in the future, but the reality is I’m sick as a dog the moment I step in a boat
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Fantastic, hope this works out!
I crewed on a trans Atlantic Tallship race about 20 years ago and was all set to join a crew for an around-the-world race but life got in the way. Jealous of you both for embarking on this great adventure together!
