October 2010 BACK ON THE BOAT
Returning to the BVI after a summer stateside, we began the long process of preparing the boat for an October 15 splash at Nanny Cay Boat Yard. We accomplished no work the first two days due to torrential rain, over 20 inches. Mudslides closed several Tortola roads and excess water turned the boat yard into an inland lake. What a MESS! However, we completed work by our launch date, sore and stiff from bending and stooping to clean, polish, install new parts.
October 18, we returned to Colorado to walk the property we intended to purchase in Salida with a surveyor. Lo-and-behold, what we thought to be an 81-acre farm turned out to be 74. We lowered our offer accordingly only to have it declined by the owner. Sadly, we did not close on the property.
Although we lost our dream property, we decided to keep the boat up for sale. Currently listed for $599,000 with Benjamin Meggs of Blue Water International Yacht Sales, 800-969-2248, the boat is in great condition with many new improvements and several upgrades. Anyone can view the boat on www.yachtworld.com Search parameters should include Antares (the make of the boat), PDQ (the manufacturer), multihull sail (type of sailboat), length (44 feet), 2005 (year of manufature).
We will provide additional photos and information to any interested party. Contact us directly at skraskey@msn.com
Sailing adventures aboard a PDQ Antares 44i 