I wasn't expecting to write any new blog entries until I returned to Florida. I also wasn't expecting to get the bottom painted until that same time. But, there you are! I'm writing this entry to report on the boat's bottom paint. I found a marine services company that was willing to pick up the boat, paint it, and return it to the yard where they picked it up.So, in the picture to the right you see that the bottom has been painted blue, the registration numbers have been applied straight (as opposed to the sloppy job I originally did), and the boat has been waxed. I think it looks pretty good.
I also thought that I would have to wait to have the stern section enclosed in canvas. But, as it turns out, the group that painted the boat also has an upholstery shop. Who knew? They are going to get back to me with an estimate on the 27th.
The current plan it to drive back to Florida on the 11th of January, 2017. With a little luck, I'll be able to move right on board and not have to worry about pulling the boat out again.
