We got our airline tickets and have been putting together some supplies we will need to take to the boat.

The boat doesn't have any linens, towels and such, there are no eating utensils or cooking pots/pans, and the owner doesn't know if the stove actually works.  It's an alcohol stove.  So we're putting together a package we can check on the plane with stuff in it, including a single burner backpacking stove I used to hike with.  Obviously we'll have to get fuel and such there, no biggy.  Pretty much anything liquid that can burn can be used.  I'll try not to use brandy, but look for alcohol.

So, list of things to do for the owner so far.

Replace oil pressure gauge and sending unit.
Check and repair/clear/refurbish stove for the owner.
Check some wiring that he was concerned about.

He has some tools for me to bring, including a meter (volt-ohm-milliammeter) to drop on the boat.

I've checked in with the Marina, and they know we are showing up. 

I did need to get a new backpack, so I borrowed one from my now-retired-from-US Army-Son but might buy one like it if it works out ok for future travel.  Not sure yet what JoAnne wants to do for her travel bag.  She has one backpack, but it's a bit small, and we normally carry these type of gym bags with several pouches, but they are slightly larger than we want or need (but we can certainly get 10-12 days of clothing and personal items in the bags).

I think we will be fine though.   Trying hard to travel light, except for the stuff we will take and leave there.  I have considered shipping it, but figure it's going to cost less to carry and I can be sure it actually, eventually gets there.