Our time here in Ft Lauderdale we thought was rapidly coming to an end. Until things that are out of our control occurred.
As it is Friday of a holiday weekend, we were trying to wrap up all loose ends. And, our weather window to cross the Gulf Stream is Sunday.
We are batting 2 for 6. Our deep freeze compressor is now fully functional (the shut off switch was not working yesterday, we got to -20F overnight), we picked up our Generation 400 Walker Bay (in love!), our gauges still are not working, our 110V water pump was fixed (and then, not), our deck lights were supposed to be delivered at Sailorman today and there was a mixup, our weather window for Sunday has collapsed.
Who goes to Home Depot on Good Friday at 7pm? Apparently us and everybody else in Ft Lauderdale.
As we have many projects going on simultaneously, this has been what our daily life looks like.
Boxes of assorted stainless screws, hose clamps, wire ties and connectors, assorted plumbing parts, assorted electrical parts, manuals upon manuals, two drills, a heat gun, the list goes on.
What is all this stuff that came out of the engine room (plus a new 7gal water accumulator tank)?
Tessa spent the majority of the day working on the vinyl letters. This was not her first rodeo installing vinyl letters, but it sure got the best of her. She is meticulous and does not like to fail. This should probably up the total to 2 for 7.
Our new name and logo!
The highlight of our frenetic day was taking delivery of our new skiff. Although bittersweet (our former damaged skiff is still sitting in Jesup Georgia), and we never thought we’d be Walker Bay owners, she is pretty sweet.
The best she will ever look… brand new.
The short skiff ride down the Intercoastal was also a nice late lunch break.
Admiring Docktails for the first time from the water.
Admiring our new tender for the first time aside Docktails.
Apparently the two big boats with crew either were jealous of us in our tender, or are preparing to depart soon. It was a tender evening at Marina Mile Yachting Center.
We finished off our Friday night by installing a new 110V water pump. Per usual, there were a couple hiccups along the way. However from start to cleanup it took Tom less then ninety minutes!
Met you two a couple of summers ago in Garden Bay. Stumbled across your blog on the Tolly page. Love the boat and look forward to following you progress. Very excited for you. Safe Travels from the Anderson crew,
Tolly 48 Beachcomber iii
Hello Anderson crew, we do remember you! Our goal is to be cruising the Inside Passage this summer. Maybe we will cross paths and you’ll be able to see her in person. Cheers, TnT