First photos

Introducing.... UGLY BETTY...our 1984 Sunray Cabin Cruiser.
These photos are VERY kind to the old gal, as you can't actually see the faded and worn vinyl, the chipped and splintered paint or all its other little oddities. Here's a view of the cabin underneath. However, since there's no air conditioning on the boat, we can't spend too much time in the sultry "den." Here's where the kids can sleep. Check out all those cupholders!
There is a little working kitchen, complete with a sink, two burners and a tiny fridge. But currently, the water is not connected...so I guess I won't be able to wash the dishes!
I'm not sure how much food will be served here anyhow, since we couldn't fix the broken table. All we have where we'd normally be serving food is space. There is a toilet on board, but I haven't figured out how to work it yet. It has something to do with adding water to it and having to pump it or something before you can flush it. Now this should be interesting. I THINK the bathroom functions as a shower as well. But I do believe I'll just drive the 6 miles to my own hot shower to wash up. Our outside seating is very limited. You can't physically sit on this couch, or you'll find your bum flat on the floor!

It's actually been kinda fun getting it all "cleaned up." The boat was so bad, the people who were servicing it to get it running again actually asked my husband if the boat had been submerged!

How dare they talk about my Ugly Betty like that! Surely they're just jealous!

Look out Gilligan!

We have a new addition to our family.

No, not a child.

Not a dog.

But rather, a boat. Kind of an old boat. Let's call it...vintage!

My husband and I have acquired my father in law's former cabin cruiser. We're renting a boat slip on a river that's only 6 miles away. It's a perfect location for us actually.

Now the boat...well, it's less than perfect. But I'm trying to embrace it. I think of it like I used to think of my first car...my 84 Jetta (which might be newer than the boat). It had a lot of issues. It made a lot of odd noises. It didn't always work. But I loved it. It had character.

This boat, with its 80s textured uphostery, brown formica paneling, and worn and torn vinyl seating, well, let's just say it has a lot of personality.

Despite the pristine vessels that surround our humble ship, I'm quite excited about our new vehicle.

Although.....I am hoping that when we're out on the river....we're not embarking on any "three hour tours!"

Pictures of "Ugly Betty" to follow tomorrow.