I bought my last boat in 2007. She was a 61’ beauty that was so alluring on the outside but had some issues underneath the skin. Consciously I overlooked them in making the purchase decision. She would be a documented vessel and that required a name and hailing port to go with the purchase documentation. She would be rechristened ‘Siren Song’. I must have known subconsciously what I refused to properly consider in the broker’s office. Ten years and nearly a million dollars later I sold her at a considerable loss. She lived up to her name in many ways that brought the myth and the name I had given her to life. Siren Song indeed.
Secrets of the Sirens
Almost 40 years in and I’m still not sure I’m not married to one.
This was enlightening. Thank you.
Some of your faithful readers are hearing sirens now.
Charles L
I bought my last boat in 2007. She was a 61’ beauty that was so alluring on the outside but had some issues underneath the skin. Consciously I overlooked them in making the purchase decision. She would be a documented vessel and that required a name and hailing port to go with the purchase documentation. She would be rechristened ‘Siren Song’. I must have known subconsciously what I refused to properly consider in the broker’s office. Ten years and nearly a million dollars later I sold her at a considerable loss. She lived up to her name in many ways that brought the myth and the name I had given her to life. Siren Song indeed.
Fascinating.
Wonderful article!