Don't give up boating too early. Recently some young 65 and 70 year old boaters have bemoaned some (engine room) aches and pains. Pains that I believe normally come with the years. At 77 I have my share but in spite of them I have installed alone this winter a new gen-set water-lift muffler, a new hot water heater, radar, and refrigerator evaporator. I admit that I did have my Admiral help for an hour pulling tubing for the evaporator. Needed three hands for that job. I also put two coats of varnish, each spring and each fall on all exterior teak. I believe all this work helps keep me young. Our (adequate) single engine 1979 GB32 has some room beside the dependable Ford Lehman. I even dieted off 20 pounds this winter so I could fit more easily. (strange motivation, but it worked) On top of that we plan a three month casual cruise from Annapolis to Maine and back this summer. I'm good to 85 or so baring major disability. If I die aboard, so be it. Better than in a bed. This recently discovered quote applies: "How soon a ship can age and die for want of the love of a human being." --Peter Gerard-- Jerry & Barb O'Neill GB 32 ADVENTURE Annapolis MD