Looks like we're gonna be a Tugnut!

[Bobby P.]

Hello All,

We just signed a contract for a 2017 R31 CB. We are very excited. Still need to go through thorough inspection and survey, but I'm not expecting any drama.

The boat is currently in Pensacola. We are in Baltimore.

I'm gonna have a lot of questions for you all! Thanks in advance.

Bobby and May

 

[Mr. Ed]

Congratulations! Are you going to bring her home yourself? The ICW should be getting busy with the snowbirds coming back to roost in the north soon. :lol:

 

[Bobby P.]

Haven't made any decisions yet. They are giving us a great deal on a trailer, too. However, I haven't upgraded my truck yet (1500 ram eco diesel), So I won't be pulling her...

No quick way from Pensacola to Baltimore by water. Look at me, using the word "quick" with trawler talk. Geez!

 

[RichardK]

In Baltimore? Funny, Pocket Yachts, where we just bought our boat, has there main office in Annapolis. This is important to you because Ranger Tug service will be much closer.
Richard K

 

[BradN]

Congrats Bobby! Are you going through Edgewater Yachts, Emile? We just bought a 2013 R31 CB (with trailer) from them last fall- great experience. Hope you get a chance to get their orientation. We were only able to spend one day with Carl- wish I had longer as I promptly forgot everything he told/showed me. But I was there for the survey sea trial, which I'd recommend as well. Wish Pocket Yachts had what I was looking for as they are local, but Edgewater was fair and took care of everything including delivery very nicely. PM me if you want to chat. Again, congrats and hope to see you on the water.
Brad and April

 

[Toucan]

Consider renting a bigger truck to tow your new boat home. Enterprise Trucks and others rent 3/4 and 1 ton pickup trucks. Round trip only in WA, where we rented. Maybe you can find a one-way. Bummer having to make the trip 2 or three times, but it is a lot faster and uses a lot less fuel than a water delivery.

Barry Thompson

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Congratulations Bobby and May on your new R31CB and welcome to the group. Don’t be shy with questions, we’re glad to help and give back to those that have helped us.

Jim

 

[Bobby P.]

Thanks for all the support, already!
If everything goes right, we will take ownership mid-April.
Bobby