One Step Closer?

For all of you who keep asking (It makes me happy you are interested), here is an update. 
    One of the reasons our boat buying is taking so long is that the weather has been very windy, so taking the boat out on the water had to wait.  We had to do a lot of research into what things will cost and where to buy them to add to this particular boat to get it ready for us; including boat insurance and towing insurance just like AAA.  We have been trying to get all of our paperwork finalized for Florida residency, moving our banking accounts, new driver’s license……
    We were able to take the boat on the water with the owner this week.  We signed the contract and scheduled the survey (inspection like for buying a house).  All of us, the owner, Bob and I and the surveyor, will motor to the marina where the boat will be hauled out of the water on huge straps so the entire boat can be inspected.  This inspection includes the plumbing, gas lines, electrical, steering, engine, you name it he looks at it.
    After all of that if we decide that it’s the boat for us, we pay for it and more paper work begins.  Coast Guard documentation and state registration.  We will then haul it out again and have the bottom scraped, sanded and painted.  And a few other things. 
                Then we move aboard…..
    And learn how EVERYTHING WORKS!