Selling my P165, She-said-no

[Shesaidno]

I am in the process of buying a slightly larger sailboat, so am sadly selling my Precision 165, She-said-no. Details are under the "For Sale" section of this web site. Boo hoo!

[Brian N.]

Ron - your boat has lots of upgrades and a great pedigree, and I'm sure a good deal. Hopefully you'll remain an active member of the forum.

[tjspiel]

I think it's a great boat for the price Ron. Hopefully it won't take long for you find a good buyer.

I'm assuming you're looking for something that will give you more opportunity to race. Do you have a boat in mind?

One way or another boat ownership is a temporary circumstance. Many (most?) of our boats will outlast us and will end up belonging to someone else.

To me it's far worse to let a boat fall into disuse than it is to sell it. You and "She Said No" have had a lot of adventures. What more can you ask for?

I'm quite happy with my decision to buy the boat I did back in 2020. It was the right boat at the right time. In some ways it's worked out better than I would have imagined. But that hasn't stopped me from thinking about getting something different, - and like you, something a little bigger.

[Riggerdood]

Really? Actually, I'm not that surprised Ron. I really think you'd be a lot happier with something in the 18-22 ft range, especially if you can still keep your mast-up storage spot. I know you'd be a lot more comfortable on the trips we do, and for the races you do, you might be more evenly matched to some of the other boats.

Whatever you're getting, we all hope you stick around here and on the various other groups!

[Shesaidno]

Thanks gentlemen, yes, I'll stick around on the forum and hope to still make the annual Catalina trip. I've put a down payment on an Ultimate 20. For those familiar with it, it is a sport boat. I love racing and the Ultimates are quick. The cabin is still quite small, but at least it has one!  All boats are compromises, but with this one I can still do short trips, do more racing and not be totally dependent on a high PHRF rating to win something. (It is embarrassing to be the last boat in!) Also I can still trailer it without buying a new SUV. Plus dry storage is always going to be about 70% less expensive than a slip in Ventura. (I actually thought I had it sold, but the buyer backed out today, because, ok, his wife said no! Honest.)

[Macsp21]

Seen your picture on sailboat listings site. gonna need a bigger boat

[Quantico Frank]

(I actually thought I had it sold, but the buyer backed out today, because, ok, his wife said no! Honest.)

Hilarious, Ron! Hate to lose one of the P165 mafiosi, but if you continue to hang with us, it's all good. So what did Sue say abt this boat? 

[Shesaidno]

Sue said "why do you need another boat when you already have one?"  I answered "because like a mountain, it's there. But unlike a mountain, I can buy it!"

[Quantico Frank]

Sue said "why do you need another boat when you already have one?"  I answered "because like a mountain, it's there. But unlike a mountain, I can buy it!"

I have a Sue. Do you figure all Sues will go for that one? If so, there's a Pacific Seacraft 37 I've had my eye on....

[Shesaidno]

You can always try!  Or just buy!

[tjspiel]

Thanks gentlemen, yes, I'll stick around on the forum and hope to still make the annual Catalina trip. I've put a down payment on an Ultimate 20. For those familiar with it, it is a sport boat. I love racing and the Ultimates are quick. The cabin is still quite small, but at least it has one!  All boats are compromises, but with this one I can still do short trips, do more racing and not be totally dependent on a high PHRF rating to win something. (It is embarrassing to be the last boat in!) Also I can still trailer it without buying a new SUV. Plus dry storage is always going to be about 70% less expensive than a slip in Ventura. (I actually thought I had it sold, but the buyer backed out today, because, ok, his wife said no! Honest.)

U20 an intriguing boat. I'm hope you stick around and give us some feedback on it.

I've given up on the idea that my family will ever have an interest in cruising, - not that the P18 is a good boat for that anyway. But if I was going to get a boat strictly for me, the U20 has a lot to offer:

• Performance
• A large cockpit for those occasions where you do want to bring some people along.
• Open/low transom for easy entry when swimming
  
• A small cabin for the occasional overnight on the boat
• Weight similar to P18 so I could tow it with existing vehicle

[Brian N.]

Impressive specs for the Ultimate 20. You'll surely be competitive!

[Shesaidno]

Thanks guys! 

[Shesaidno]

fyi, there is a nice review of the U20 in Practical Sailor, https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/ultimate-20

[DBthal]

Good article in Practical Sailor. Sounds like an excellent boat for you!

Dan