We are boat owners!!
15 08 2009 Posted by Lauren
It’s official!
Daniel and I are now proud owners of “Princess” the 36’ Allied Princess!
Needless to say, the survey went quite well! If anyone is in need of a surveyor in, or around, Panama City, FL we can highly recommend Christopher Mills. Mr. Mills, a true professional, meticulously inspected our girl and found only slight problems that we expected for a 1978 boat. Quite pleased after the survey, Daniel and I returned to Atlanta last weekend to further deliberate our decision, though our minds were mostly made up about “Princess.”
Yesterday, we completed our final paperwork with David at PC Yacht Sales and headed to the boat. Together, Daniel and I shared a lot of emotions—mostly overwhelming excitement—on our first night aboard her. After due celebration we began to clean, organize, and inventory. It’s already proven to be a lot of work! However, the work, both gratifying and educational, enhances our early attachment to our girl.
Today, we tackled the first steps of teak cleaning in the interior. The wood in this boat is just beautiful; something you do not get in newer boats. I love the antique, old world feeling I get when I go below decks. Warm and inviting she already feels like a home—now to make her ours. Daniel and I have been discussing interior amenities and decorating to really personalize her. Ideas are forming! We have chosen a name for her that we will reveal later after a proper de-naming ceremony. =)
Tomorrow, we will move “Princess” to a new slip with some help from a local captain. I can’t wait to share more. The adventures are just beginning!
Much love to you all,
Lauren
Categories : My BoatDaniel and I are now proud owners of “Princess” the 36’ Allied Princess!
Needless to say, the survey went quite well! If anyone is in need of a surveyor in, or around, Panama City, FL we can highly recommend Christopher Mills. Mr. Mills, a true professional, meticulously inspected our girl and found only slight problems that we expected for a 1978 boat. Quite pleased after the survey, Daniel and I returned to Atlanta last weekend to further deliberate our decision, though our minds were mostly made up about “Princess.”
Yesterday, we completed our final paperwork with David at PC Yacht Sales and headed to the boat. Together, Daniel and I shared a lot of emotions—mostly overwhelming excitement—on our first night aboard her. After due celebration we began to clean, organize, and inventory. It’s already proven to be a lot of work! However, the work, both gratifying and educational, enhances our early attachment to our girl.
Today, we tackled the first steps of teak cleaning in the interior. The wood in this boat is just beautiful; something you do not get in newer boats. I love the antique, old world feeling I get when I go below decks. Warm and inviting she already feels like a home—now to make her ours. Daniel and I have been discussing interior amenities and decorating to really personalize her. Ideas are forming! We have chosen a name for her that we will reveal later after a proper de-naming ceremony. =)
Tomorrow, we will move “Princess” to a new slip with some help from a local captain. I can’t wait to share more. The adventures are just beginning!
Much love to you all,
Lauren
