What do you love about your boat?

SV Wavesong said..
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.

Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Huge eutectic fridge.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.

Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.

Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??