Boat build is almost done!
It has been almost a year since my last post, when we first signed up to build our new Hampton Endurance. On Monday next week, Empty Nest will leave the factory in Shanghai, China. The boat will be loaded onto a large cargo ship that will sail for Miami on February 25. It should take about a month to reach the US, and then Empty Nest will be taken to Ft. Lauderdale where it will be commissioned for about another month. We should be ready to close in mid to late April, if all goes as planned. As soon as Ann and I are able, the plan is to rent a car and drive down to Florida with Gimel, our dog, as well as with lots of our boat stuff, and then to sail the boat home to Annapolis. Here are some pictures from the factory. Hull was just polished. Engine room: Galley with fridge/freezer drawers, oven, dishwasher, trash compactor Side view of galley with microwave, stove top and side door Helm station on flybridge, stairs on the left lead down to galley/dining area Needless to say, we are gett