Re: Crumpy bought a boat.
We just bought our first biggish powerboat as well. A 22 foot Bayliner Capri. Spent the 4th out on the lake, and she ran like a champ. My condolences on your upcoming fuel bills.
Where were you planning on retiring that's better than CT anyways? Other than snow, of which you get plenty anyways, the temperate climate should coddle you in comfort the rest of the year.
I do miss the peace of sailing, but the grandkids ( and kids) want tubing and skiing.