Henry, Sold.

Henry for sale 2, originally uploaded by Bay Photographic.

Henry is now officially sold.
While I was on board last weekend cleaning the bilges out (and with the cabin looking like it had just been raided by the drugs squad) a charming couple asked if they could have a look inside. I had always imagined someone stepping onto Henry, seeing the interior in all its 1980's splendour, the lockers all neatly arranged, the cushions plumped up invitingly and being unable to resist her. As it turned out her new owners first saw her with the floorboards up, my tools all over the worktop and a bucket of murky water on the table.
But Henry's charm and style shone through, as within a couple of hours they had paid a deposit and were taking a trial run.
So that, as they say, is that.
All good things come to an end, but I am always sorry to say goodbye to a boat. Even though my Orkney Longliner will be moored next door but one to Henry I can't help feeling a twinge of regret that someone else will be enjoying cruising on her this summer.
As to this blog, I am not sure if her new owners will be carrying on with it. I, however, will be making my own contribution to the blogosphere at www.boatviews.co.uk .