Ok, so many folks think I am nuts. But I have been out searching for a boat (see earlier entries).  Remember the old saying, "The early Bird gets the worm!" Yesterday I looked at what may end up as THE boat.  Its a "newish" Catalina 27, a 1981 model.  It has an outboard and as the broker told me before I went down to see it, it IS a cream puff.  All the important stuff is new or recent; things like sails and engine and electrics.  I made an offer and his counter offer as fairly generous.  The price is fine IF all that extra stuff works, stuff like the VHF and the stereo and the one I am most worried about, the alcohol stove. And of course I am having the boat pulled by the local yard for a look-see at the bottom to check for blisters. 

This owner knows how to show a boat.  After checking the cockpit and deck I slid back the hatch and was kissed by a wave of warm air. He had a heater inside!  That is smart when the temps have been running freezing and below. What better way to make the potential buyer feel good then to greet him with warmth.

So, in a few days I will meet the current owner and have another look and he will show me all the stuff and we will most likely strike a deal!  I feel good!