Things are coming together on our possible new boat, a 1980 Morgan 32′ or model 323. We’ve passed the underwater/scuba survey, initiated the title search, secured financing and made arrangements for the full survey and sea trial for this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. This is all a first for me, as every one of our other boats have been purchased with cash and a handshake. All the other boats were a lot less money too. The cost of this new(er) Morgan is still very reasonable and I’m hoping to finally own a boat that will occupy my time with hours of sailing, not hours of buffing, cleaning and repairs. But hey, it’s a boat.
She does look right, feel right and has everything we wished we had on our other boats. Plenty of room below provided by the 11′ 6″ beam, full head and a diesel engine. There’s a bonus of a roller furling headsail that I will really enjoy. On top of all that, we’ll qualify for the Morgan Invasion!
After all is said and done with this transaction, I plan to write it all down for your entertainment, learning, pointing out of my stupidity, etc. I still have a bit of boat shoppers euphoria, but it’s almost wore off and by Saturday I should be able to suvey the boat with an objective eye…. Stay tuned for the Monday morning revelations.