Mike and Brenda on "Velsignet"

Velsignet has made it safely to her new home in Miami, Florida.  As Mike and Brenda slowly make their way back home to Long Lake near Bemidji, MN, we are reflecting on our Mainship 400 and our adventures on America's Great Loop: 1.  We had the perfect boat for the 6000+ mile adventure.  Velsignet cleared most bridges without requesting them lifted, cruised most channels with little worry of running aground, and allowed us 360-degree access around her to manage our way through the 100+ locks. 2.  Boats are costly (BOAT=Bring On Another Thousand=1 Boat Unit).  Velsignet was considered an economical boat with a 2.3 MPG fuel consumption.  Even though Velsignet came pretty much turnkey and we were able to sell her for the price we paid for her (and without brokers fees), we reupholstered the flybridge, replaced an air conditioner/heater, replaced the bank of batteries, replaced isenglass panels and had her bottom repainted.  There's also regular ma...