Today is a bittersweet day - my Albin’s for sale

[hetek]

Hi all -

Yup. I did it. My Albin 25 is officially for sale.

Long story short:

I chose to purchase and rebuild my boat for the entire Hetek family to enjoy. I had an Albin 27FC but no trailer. I priced one and it was way too much. Superstorm Sandy taught me a lesson. I needed a more manageable trailer boat - an Albin 25, with a trailer was the answer.

I started this project 8 years ago. My kids were 13, 15 and 17 at the time. They are now 21, 23 and 25. One is living at home and in college, one is not living at home and finishing college and the oldest is employed, engaged and living with her fiancé. Boating with dad seems to have lost its luster.

As you can tell, the Hetek household is a bit all over the map. My family's priorities have changed, for the better actually. I'm OK with it.

That said... Here ya go...

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- Jon B.

[tribologist]

I was hoping to get to meet you and see it! Sad to se it be sold but as you wrote, priorities change. It must be the nicest looking A25 in the USA. I wish you good luck with the sale.

[hetek]

It’s all good, Ulf. Happy thoughts!

I’m still putting her in the water - dockage is paid for the season. I’ll go for my “after work mini cruise” solo, now and then. Won’t put many hours on but will help unwind the day.

When I was a kid I would crew for my dad on his sailboat. Our sails became fewer and far between for various reasons. Life happens - I’m living proof!

Besides, helping the kids with college and a wedding far outweighs the need for a boat right now. And my wife just blew out her knee and will be wearing a “robo-cop” brace for the near future. There goes my crew for the season.

I get half the fun and enjoyment of boating working on and restoring them. Mission accomplished! One might say she’s better now than the day she left the factory.

The boat, not the wife.

(Just kidding, dear!)

[Nancy]

Jon, you have a great attitude! Whatever lucky person buys your boat is getting a great deal. She's just gorgeous.

[tribologist]

Not sure if we will get time to cross the sound before its sold. Whats your home harbor? You been such an inspiration for so many!