Someways, sailboats are like bicycles

Everything rusts, seizes together, and breaks. Strange noises that cause concern. Upkeep far exceeds the original purchase price unless you bought brand new carbon everything. Windage and comfort are competing concerns. Way more small leaks than there should be. Market is driven with the people who have money who are obsessed with fast and comfortable is mostly abused leftovers. Paint is the first thing to go. Braking is a complicated affair. Motor is generally for periodic assist in adverse conditions, if there is one. You're prone to getting wet and salty. People are either joyed to see them or else have a there goes the neighborhood reaction. Prone to falling over.