It's been a couple of days since the survey.

We received the survey report from Malcolm and Charlie. Based on those reports and what we observed first hand, we have been doing some calculations as to the cost to address what we found.

Our next step is to put together a counteroffer to reduce the price. Based on the advice of our broker, Scott Blake, we did not go after every little thing, just those items that would be considered something different from how the boat was represented. After all, it is an 11-year old boat and some normal wear and tear is to be expected.

Our spreadsheet lists everything. One column is what we presented to the seller for consideration and the other will be our punch-list if the boat becomes ours.

We have been back and forth with the owner a couple of times and today we have completed the deal.

**Karen and Bob looking like new boat owners.**

So, now it's off to dinner to cerebrate and then pack to return home. We're heading back to Pennsylvania and Scott is going to meet another client to look at a Grand Banks 46 a little further north in Florida.

Now the real work begins. We need to get get Gallinero, soon to be christened OceanFlyer, to the West Coast.

There are incorporation papers to complete in the State of Washington, registration of the boat with the U.S. Coast Guard and all matter of details to address.

For now, it's a little salt air, drinks and a good dinner.

Time to Celebrate