We Head East, Finally!

This week we finally get moving to the East. For those that have watched for a while, you know this was one of the goals. Yes, my dad's health has slowed this process down pretty significantly; however, we are still moving forward and progressing. Last week I flew back to Louisiana and put in a set of redundant bilge pumps in DreamChaser so that if we had a significant failure with a large-sized seacock or thru-hull, we could keep up with the water ingress. See that video here - https://youtu.be/zm8Iy0dnGTY This week we hook up the camper and head east. We have a little mishap on Highway 10 near Biloxi when some stuff comes off the truck in front of us, and we couldn't entirely avoid it. We got set up at a fabulous RV Resort in Fort Myers, and we can use it for months now as a home base if we need to while we continue to find the best possible waterfront lot for our family. To be sure we know where to look, we rented a small pontoon boat and sounded out a number of the channels and canals that we would want to consider lots or homes on. We need to be sure that it is deep enough to accommodate our 6-foot draft. With a map all marked up showing the depths, it is now time to get with a realtor to look at a list of locations we have been considering. The sounding out of depths allowed us to quickly eliminate all the ones that we just flat out know won't work. We looked at about 8 or 9 homes, and then I packed up and flew back to New Jersey to stay with my dad as he continues his recovery. Next week, I head back to New Jersey and decide to take Chazzy with me. I got us Hamilton tickets, and she is going to be so excited when I spring that on her. She has been talking about this play for over a year, knows every word to every song in the soundtrack and will be thrilled for a little Big Apple adventure. Don't forget to like and share this video Please check out our other videos as well and click on the playlist below for a couple we think you may enjoy. Our Refit Playlist - https://youtu.be/8wyNNpLAeNs Our Sailing to New Orleans Playlist - https://youtu.be/gzzteJxewAU Our Epoxy Vs Polyester Fiberglass test results - https://youtu.be/V1bXiKPYDKI Our series on hatches - https://youtu.be/7dNMu8s32kY and Our Series on new Freshwater Plumbing - https://youtu.be/8uv7ABaD3YM Some of the tools we mention in our videos are: Inexpensive Chisel set (for rough work) - https://amzn.to/2M9CZIG Oscillating Multi-tool - https://amzn.to/2GtDpWC Carbide Grinding blade for the oscillating tool - https://amzn.to/2Gsovnz Ryobi Skill Saw (I have the corded) - https://amzn.to/2uKnm5o The Cordless version is here - https://amzn.to/2uJwOWA Small Trim Router (Great for tight places) - https://amzn.to/2GtkHmd *Please remember these are affiliate links and it helps us but doesn't cost you more if you buy from Amazon using these links. Join us on our journey as we continue to rebuild, refit and prepare our Formosa 51 Sailboat for our continued cruising journey. We have always loved the Formosa, bought one (on a bit of a whim) late in 2014, moved aboard this one right away and started to do our refit while living board. We are avid fans of Cruising Outpost and Good Ole Boat (Good Old Boat) magazines and love the ideas we get from them. Subscribe !! https://www.youtube.com/c/svdreamchaser?sub_confirmation=1 Support !! http://www.patreon.com/svdreamchaser Lets Connect !! - Daily Instagram Inspiration -https://www.instagram.com/svdreamchaser/ - http://www.facebook.com/svdreamchaser - http://www.twitter.com/svdreamchaser - http://svdreamchaser.tumbler.com