b'So that night I went oncontractor they hired wasnt present to oversee the instal-FOGHORN FOCUS lation and the crew he brought in to do the work used glue Facebook Marketplace.meant for indoor use only on the outdoor decking. It end-ed up being an expensive mistake, the cost of which Capt. And guess what? Rob and Lezlee had to shoulder.Capt. Rob found a woman Some alterations offered multiple benefits. The mast on the Royal Princess left only a one-foot clearance at high water un-in Florida selling doorsder the Main Street Bridge on the St. Johns River where they plan to operate. To gain more leeway, they moved the mast that were the exact sizeforward bringing the height down a couple feet. As a bonus, they needed and for aboutthe shift gained them more open space on the top deck. In terms of systems updates, they installed new electronics on a quarter of the price the bridge, including the radar and automatic identification system. Fortunately, they were spared having to replace items like the engine or generators which were in good condition. In addition to the structural work done, there have been extensive aesthetic decisions to make. Lezlee pointed out would be a significant amount at that price. With researchthat much of the interior design is thanks to Capt. Rob. and calls to other vendors, they were able to find the damp- Truthfully, a lot of people will give me all the credit for, ers they needed at a fraction of the cost.oh, you picked out the best colors and the designs. No, thats all Rob, she explained. From hotels to restaurants, For some items, they found Facebook Marketplace to behe finds inspiration wherever he goes, taking photos to a useful resource. Steel walls on the back of the first deckdocument details that catch his eye. were rusted, but instead of replacing them, they decided to install railing and open the area; it was prime real es- The renovations havent just involved Capt. Rob and Lezlee, tate for outdoor space. Capt. Rob found someone tearingtheir son, River, and daughter, Skye, have also been a part of down a mansion who was selling stainless steel railingsRoyal Princesss transformation. Theyve helped in countless that were on the property. He packed his tools and droveways, working on everything from LED lighting and electric his truck down to cut out and purchase the railing theyprojects to painting and assembling furniture. When 7,300 needed. Their welder, whom they affectionately call Bigpounds of lead ballast had to be added to the vessel, River Mama for a tattoo with those words on his arm, used thewas right there loading and arranging the weights. purchased steel to build the railing on the back deck of the Royal Princess.Carpeting in the stairway had to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations but choosing the carpet wasnt easy. Finally, They struck gold again when looking for doors and win- Skye went with them to help them decide and found the dows that they needed. The windows were purchased fromperfect option at the first store after holding a photo of the a company on the West Coast, however that same companystaircase up to the different carpet samples. gave them a five-figure estimate on aluminum doors. So that night I went on Facebook Marketplace. And guessThey debated installing carpeting or vinyl flooring inside. what? Capt. Rob found a woman in Florida selling doorsCapt. Rob was concerned that it would be too loud with that were the exact size they needed and for about a quartervinyl flooring, but with plans to do some public cruises, PHOTOS: JAX YACHT CHARTERof the price the company quoted.Lezlee envisions theme nights and sees dancing as key to a successful night. If its carpeting, even though you could There were plenty of challenges along the way, such as withdance on it, you wont. But if it looks like a dance floor, the vinyl decking they wanted on the outdoor areas. Theeven if its not, you will, she explained.FOGHORN 12'