She is not ours yet --- SURVEY FIRST

Started the Blog today -- in Anticipation of moving aboard S/V Temptation -- a 1991 42 foot Endeavour Center Cockpit. She hails from Vero Beach.

The deal has been made, financing approved, insurance approved but all awaiting the the outcome of the Yacht survey. Certainly no trifle..

This is not the first Endeavour we have almost bought. There was the "Fawlty Beagle" a 1989 Endeavour that we went all the way through the survey and due to problems noted in the survey that the owner would not correct or compensate -- we had to just walk away. But it may be for the best. Temptation is a far nicer boat than Fawlty Beagle. If the survey goes well -- then this blog will continue.

We are fast approaching the heart of hurricane season and this boat is deep in Florida. I expect to do a quick delivery once the deal is consumated.

Standby for the progress reports and once underway I can update this blog via my SSB Winlink account.

Now to just await the survey -- July 27, 2007... Wish us luck.