I wish you luck and fair winds. If you stop along the CT coast or suburban NY between New Haven CT and NYC, give me a shout. I'd love to meet for a beer or whatever, and see that fine new vessel of yours.

Also, it would be my pleasure to assist you with supplies etc. If you need your propane tanks topped off, there's a major U-Haul hub in the south end of Stamford CT (a short cab ride from the marinas) that will refill any tank for a very reasonable price.