Cape Dory 28 FellowShip II

It was a long day driving from Vero Beach, FL, to Hilton Head Island, SC, to inspect Skibbereen (soon to be named FellowShip II). The sea trial went well. There were no hull blisters or any costly repairs needed as far as I could see. The day had blustery winds making maneuvering difficult, but the crew at Skull Creek Marina moved the boat onto the lift and safely brought her ashore. We signed the paperwork transferring ownership, and a few hours later the shipper loaded her up on his trailer, and FellowShip II was on her way to Punta Gorda, FL. This will be another busy day. I leave for Punta Gorda from Vero Beach in a few moments to meet the shipper there as FellowShip II is offloaded at Punta Gorda Marina.

I sold my Ranger Tug 21ec, "Lil' Green Tug", and then my Rosborough RF246, "Blue Heron", several years ago and have been boat-less since then. But that will soon change. The purchase agreement is signed for this 1979 Cape Dory 28, and she goes to sea trial in a week. The plan is to ship it from Hilton Head, NC, to Punta Gorda, FL. I'll have it hauled, the mast un-stepped and then have it loaded on the shipper's transport only to repeat the process in reverse in Florida. So many details to nail down with buying a boat! Picking a name was easy--she will be named after one of my first sailboats, a Hunter 33, owned in partnership with my good friend, Bill. Bill and wife, Linda, have a home a short 30-minute drive from Punta Gorda in Ft. Myers. The boat name will be "FellowShip II". My friends and family are excited about the prospects for sailing on beautiful Charlotte Harbor.  I pointed out to my sister, Jan, and her husband, Neil, that Pu...