Santana
Member
Hi everybody,
I will admit that I am here for information and help. I belong to many forums specifically in the music industry. My dad, who recently passed and my mother were avid boaters in Southern California (Marina Del Rey early on, and later Channel Islands Marina) since 1966 when they bought their first boat a 28-foot Owens which all four of us "swabs" (two brothers and my sister) lived on for about six+ months because our new house wasn't ready on time - I have very fond memories of those times... to me it wasn't roughing it was fun! In the late '70's they sold the "Scuba-do-we" and bought the "Santana" a beautiful 34-foot CHB trawler with many upgrades that was two years old at the time.
Fast forward to now. A lot has been done to the boat but it has not seen much use over the last several years, which is never good - my dad taught me the basics and I have kept up on general maintenance and upkeep but I am no expert. Because of my parents dedication to maintaining the vessel she is a looker and has been the pride of every dock she has graced. However, I am overwhelmed mainly because I am not using the Santana as it should be used. I love the boat but find it more of a chore than a love. My dad loved this boat, me and him used to do so much together on this boat, but that time has passed and I can not give the Santana the attention she is used to.
So I am requesting some honest assessment if you all would be so kind. The longer she sits the more stuff breaks - She is a good boat and has been well looked after. If my lifestyle were different I might entertain to live aboard and use her properly but this just isn't going to happen. Thanks everyone.
My name is Michael or Mike.
I will admit that I am here for information and help. I belong to many forums specifically in the music industry. My dad, who recently passed and my mother were avid boaters in Southern California (Marina Del Rey early on, and later Channel Islands Marina) since 1966 when they bought their first boat a 28-foot Owens which all four of us "swabs" (two brothers and my sister) lived on for about six+ months because our new house wasn't ready on time - I have very fond memories of those times... to me it wasn't roughing it was fun! In the late '70's they sold the "Scuba-do-we" and bought the "Santana" a beautiful 34-foot CHB trawler with many upgrades that was two years old at the time.
Fast forward to now. A lot has been done to the boat but it has not seen much use over the last several years, which is never good - my dad taught me the basics and I have kept up on general maintenance and upkeep but I am no expert. Because of my parents dedication to maintaining the vessel she is a looker and has been the pride of every dock she has graced. However, I am overwhelmed mainly because I am not using the Santana as it should be used. I love the boat but find it more of a chore than a love. My dad loved this boat, me and him used to do so much together on this boat, but that time has passed and I can not give the Santana the attention she is used to.
So I am requesting some honest assessment if you all would be so kind. The longer she sits the more stuff breaks - She is a good boat and has been well looked after. If my lifestyle were different I might entertain to live aboard and use her properly but this just isn't going to happen. Thanks everyone.
My name is Michael or Mike.