The next steps....

Now the next steps were making sure the documentation was set, taking the boat out for a sea trial and prepping the boat as much as we could for shipping while we were in Florida. Getting the documentation squared away was a bit of a headache and the only stress of the trip but in the end, all was well.

Gordon took us out for a spin down the river and out toward the Gulf. We saw dolphins off the bow for a few seconds but they didn’t stick around. Mike and I both had a turn at the helm and enjoyed the ride completely. This was the high light of the trip for us.



We spent that afternoon and the next day prepping the boat up for shipping. We took down the bimini and side curtains. We took down the mast and boom. We packed up the electronics and anything else that we could to try to ensure nothing was damaged in shipping – and anything we did ourselves would (in theory) make that much more sense when it came time to put her back together. Mike labeled wires that would have to be disconnected when the bridge was removed and I wrapped things in towels and stowed them away in drawers and cabinets.



We flew back home September 15 eagerly awaiting status reports from the marina who was removing the bridge and the trucking company that was taking her home. We were like expectant parents. But by September 17 we already had news that “The Lass” had a haircut. The bridge was removed and she was ready to be shipped. The trucking company would be there September 22 to load.

Boat Logistics went to Marco Island, FL, loaded the boat up and headed for Home. It was a long week. They were routed and re-routed and came through a lot of rain but arrived at Anchorage Marina on September 25 – our anniversary. They were at the marina to move from one trailer onto another one that would place the boat in the building. They were also setting the bridge back up on the boat.