After weeks of looking at boats in various conditions and of varying design, we have found our new home: She's a 7' Portland Pudgy, and she comes with a motor, sails, and other bells and whistles. She also came with this: This is Blue Bonnet. After looking at various boats in varying conditions, shapes, and sizes, we chose her. She is a 41' Morgan Out Island who has been owned and loved for the past 25 years by our friends Nick and Thea. This amazing couple has given us a place to say (they are also putting us up for two weeks before we set sail). We've sailed on her before and found her comfortable and fun. She has been rebuilt over the years, and has many, many extras. She is air conditioned, has a water maker, two heads, lots of storage, and a very cozy aft cabin (for the captain and first mate). The cockpit is roomy, and we look forward to many lazy days spent sailing her. We haven't decided where our first destination will be yet, but probably a quick trip before we tie her up for a week and head west to see my parents near Tampa. At this time, we have no plans to rename Blue Bonnet. But if you have any suggestions (or a name for the Portland Pudgy), please let us know!
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Jen
10/15/2017 03:27:21 pm
The Portland Big-Boned
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Robin
10/15/2017 04:34:57 pm
I like it!
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Laura
10/16/2017 05:52:15 pm
The winner!!
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Diane Markowski
10/15/2017 03:40:34 pm
Know you will be very happy with your new home and many adventures!
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Robin
10/15/2017 04:35:23 pm
Thanks, Diane! We can't wait to get on the water.
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Linda Holbrook
10/15/2017 03:50:49 pm
Good luck on your new adventure and congratulations on living your dream.
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Robin
10/15/2017 04:35:59 pm
Thanks, Linda. Hope all is well.
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Leslie J. Ballin
10/15/2017 03:58:37 pm
I thought it's bad luck to remain a boat....
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Robin
10/15/2017 04:36:23 pm
Only if you don't follow the midnite, full moon ritual. :-)
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Leslie
10/15/2017 06:10:54 pm
duh... re-NAME
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Robin
10/16/2017 12:12:58 pm
We would love that!
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Bronwen Crothers
10/15/2017 06:46:36 pm
If you are staying with Blue Bonnet, my vote for the little one is 'Daisy'.
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Robin
10/16/2017 12:13:32 pm
I like it. I have also been leaning towards Baby Blue or Baby Bonnet.
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Judy Geer
10/15/2017 06:57:06 pm
I think it should be "The Bluette."
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Robin
10/16/2017 12:14:10 pm
Cute! Adding it to the list of contenders...
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Jenni McCafftey
10/25/2017 06:58:26 pm
Congratulations! I’m all for baby blue. Have I told you how jealous I am of your great adventure? Looking forward to meeting up with you in Central America. Xo
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Robin
10/30/2017 03:16:57 pm
Meeting you guys in Central America would be AWESOME!
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