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Annabelle is for Sale!
One Dream Ends - Another Journey Begins
After 11 years of sailing Annabelle in coastal North
Carolina, Mary and I have decided to move from a sailboat to a trawler.
While many may feel I am committing a heresy, there are many factors involved in
our decision. One is that my Mother (87) is no longer able to handle the
acrobatics of getting in and out, up and down a sailboat. I take her on a
trip each spring and do not want these to end just due to her getting older and
not as agile as she used to be. Life is short -enjoy the journey.
One factor that DOES NOT come into play is the condition of Annabelle. She
is definitely better equipped than ever before and her overall condition could
only be listed as excellent. Most all of the work done on Annabelle
is listed here on the website. Two new 4D AGM house batteries and a group
27 starter battery in 2010. A complete engine rebuild, complete wiring
replacement and plumbing (including new holding tanks and an electric toilet in
the forward head. ) There are a few cosmetic projects that I would like to
finish up in the spring, but if someone is in a hurry, I certainly would
discount the price for those projects not being finished. They include -
updated sail covers (Sunbrella Capri), gel coating the green strip (Kelly green
in good condition) above the rub rail. . . .. Still some minor varnish
work to be done in the main salon. Lots of beautiful teak. A must see
boat.
Asking price for the boat is $102,000. Current investment over $131,500. She is currently located in Washington, NC.
Please email me for more details or any questions you may have.
A Dream Comes True!
I started sailing when I was a teenager. Mostly Sunfish
style boats. Then a friend of mine purchase a 27 foot Catalina which I
went out on several times. Prior to my wife's passing, we attended a week
long sailing school in Oriental,
NC. It was a wonderful experience, recommended for all.
Classes were indoor from 9AM - 12PM, and then on one of two sailboats from
1:30PM -5PM. Instructors John and Juliana Poole were wonderful. I
made an offer on a 27' Catalina
sloop. After the usual negations, a deal was made. An old friend,
Jim Barbour, became a partner with me. We moored the Annabelle II at Sea
Harbor Yacht Club located outside of Oriental, NC. Oriental, NC is
located on the Neuse River just up from Pamlico Sound.
Jim and I sold this boat in early 2002.
And Yet Another Dream Comes to Pass
Following my wife's passing in Sept 2000, I purchased a
Morgan Out Island sailboat. This true blue water boat has a length
over all of 41'3" and a beam (width) of 13' 10", making it a roomy
boat. I purchased it from it's original owners, who left me the sweetest
note and devotion book. "New Freedom" was their home for the
first 10 years of their marriage. My children and I took "New
Freedom" on it's final voyage the first weekend of November 2000.
Following that trip, the boat was hauled out for some major refitting of
systems. It was re-launched on May 15, 2001 as
 , a
nick name I had for my deceased wife. A few pictures of the boat can be seen at
Digital images.
With Mary's help, we have continued to make
improvements on
.
Major trips in 2001 were to Cape
Lookout, South Port, Manteo, Ocracoke and Wilmington for 1162 miles.
In 2002 I made several trips to Ocracoke, Manteo, Beaufort and
Cape Lookout. Total Distance traveled 881 miles.
I was out of state most of 2003, so there
were fewer trips (Ocracoke , Beaufort, Cape Lookout and Bath,NC). Total
distance traveled 462 miles
Since I came out of retirement in 2003, there
were even fewer trips in 2004 (Ocracoke, Beaufort and Cape Lookout so far)
Click on
Journal of the Annabelle
to follow my new boat's adventures.
Annabelle II &
Annabelle
Hobie Sailing is one of those things that I use to
sit on the beach and envy those who were out doing it. Now I am one of those out
sailing and looking at those people still on the beach. As a beach time activity,
there is nothing quite as much fun. Follow the link for more, plus pictures.
I sold the Hobie in June 2005.
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