Add Another To The Collection

It was inevitable that we would need a boat down here and we only want to have one in the storage area. That meant a decision as to whether to go with sail or power. Sail won and Dave found a daysailer in Naples. It is called a Designers Choice 15, aka DC 15. Well that has our initials, so it was meant to be.

After a down payment was sent, Dave and our friend Scott headed over to Florida's west coast to pick the boat up. The seller said he had everything set, but 5 miles down the road, the wheel bearings on the trailer got so hot they almost burned up. Luckily there was an auto parts store close by and they had the bearings in stock. The old ones were frozen and rusted on, so it was quite a dirty project for Dave to change them in the parking lot, but he and Scott (who is a an airplane mechanic) persevered. I sure am glad I decided not to go on this trip, especially since the temps were in the mid 80's.

The DC has a small 5hp outboard that we can use too, but Dave says no way! We'll see what happens with the current and winds. First time we get stuck, it will be on the stern for sure. 😉 Soon we will be ready to take this yet unnamed boat out on the St. Lucie River. Any suggestions as to what to name this latest addition to our collection?