The Nauti One, an Endeavor 32

[Bleemus]

Congrats on the new boat. Looks to be in decent shape. You are going to rename it right or does the significant other approve?

[Juho]

Gongratulations, looks good.

[sainted]

Hey, Philip,

Congrats on your new girl. I work at Ross Marine (a boat yard) on the icw just south of Charleston. Let me know if I can help in any way on your trip.

Scott
S/V Jammin

[CareKnot]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Please pardon my inattention to this thread. I'm still sealing deck hatches and weather is on the way. The CGFI circuit failed and I lost Shore power. When I installed a new unit, I lost Batteries. Think I shorted my charger.

Apologies to Wolfgal. I didn't catch what my auto-correct did.

As Arnie once said, I'll be Bach!

[thebootlegger]

Congrats from a fellow Endeavour owner. We love our E-37. They are great boats. Good luck..if you get around New orleans area and need anything let us know.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Tayana42

Philip, congratulations on finding your Endeavor. As always, I love the way you write about boats and sailing adventures so I look forward to your postings about your new love. That's quite an ambitious delivery trip for a new to you boat that has not been taken care of lately. I hope it goes well, and yet I have confidence that you will handle whatever your boat needs. We will all enjoy your journey along with you.

Thank you for your kind words and vote of confidence. I finally got time over a cup of coffee to continue in my correspondence.

I woke up before dawn to the sound of rain on deck. I felt some trepidation as I had been rebuilding hatches and portholes all week. Only one small spot. Should be an easy fix. Still waiting on a delivery before I can shut off. Shouldn't be long now.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by wolfgal

Glad to know that, with your Nauti One, your heart is fulfilled!

I'm looking forward to reading your blog as well!

In keeping in pace with our reputation of being hospitable, let me know if/when you stop in the Charleston area and need to do a supplies/food-run.

Thank you for that. Sorry it's taking so long. I've been working night and day getting this boat ready to sail. My hope is to make Georgetown by the weekend.

I have a friend ashore that will be helping set up the blog. I brought a phone and a tablet for navigation planning and communication. But I'll keep you in the loop and I'll post the links in my signature as soon as they are available.

Looking forward to our visit. Be well.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by skipper53

Congratulations on the new boat. Coincidentally, the 1977 Islander 32 I bought last year was owned by a different gentleman named Pruitt....

Hey skipper, thank you. Likewise congratulations on the Islander. As for the previous owner, who knows, they might be related.

Originally Posted by Mark0808

What a great story! And just the beginning...
I look forward to following your blog and future posts as the story continues.
Very encouraging to know that the kindness and hospitality of the boating community is still intact.

Mark

Thank you Mark. Yes, so far it has been a very heartening experience. I look forward to getting the blog started. In the meantime just collecting photos and stories.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by uncle stinkybob

She sure is a great looking boat, looks like you got a great deal despite the work to do. A labor of love. Congrats on a fine boat!

Yes, you are right on all counts. She looks great, is a lot of work and is certainly a labor of love. Thanks for the congrats. It turns out that she was slightly used and pretty well maintained except for the last couple of years. Most of the work is cosmetic. Be well and thanks again.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Cadence

Grats and good luck. What do you say your occupation was, thief? Looks to be a fine vessel. Check on the Okeechobee waterway if you plan on using it. It is about the time of year for them to do maintenance on the locks if needed. Again grats.

Hey, I resemble that remark! Well not really. The guy was looking for a tax write-off anyway. I think I prefer the term fortunate. But getting out like a bandit is not all bad.

Originally Posted by tfrank

I agree with Cadence. Your occupation must be thief. Endeavor is a great boat. Gulfport, Ms is a great place to stop on the way if you need supplies. Contact me if you need assistance.

Keep the compliments coming. The boat and I are both smiling. Thanks for the offer! I just may take you up on that.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Bleemus

Congrats on the new boat. Looks to be in decent shape. You are going to rename it right or does the significant other approve?

Thank you, thank you! (Takes a bow.) I think I rename it next season. My Admiral is aware the boat came with the name and not the other way around.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Juho

Gongratulations, looks good.

Why thank you! The boat doesn't look so bad either!

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by sainted

Hey, Philip,

Congrats on your new girl. I work at Ross Marine (a boat yard) on the icw just south of Charleston. Let me know if I can help in any way on your trip.

Scott
S/V Jammin

Many thanks Scott for the kind words and kinder offer. I'll be sure and let you know when I'm in your neck of the woods. Hopefully, all I'll need her things for the tummy and not for the boat.

[CareKnot]

I thought you might find this interesting. She's a 1979 model. Look what I found on the underside of the bilge hatch.

[Tayana42]

A live note from the original owner?