hull speed of 8 knots. Latis sails like a dream, she finds a groove and the Shafers can put her into auto-pilot. Down below is like a camper with storage everywhere. The bedrooms feature real mattresses, and there are two bedrooms and a full bath. It is thirteen feet wide. The table in the sitting area actually comes off so there is more room. And the little table between the two seats comes down so there’s another seat. The kitchen area has a freezer and fridge, an oven, two burner stove, microwave, a two-sided sink, and even a wine cellar. Though, Jeanie said it’s not made to be a wine cellar but it works perfectly as it is right against the water and keeps the wine at the perfect temperature. The photo below is one of Jeanie’s, who also does photography on the side. Even though the Latis is docked only fifteen minutes from the Shafer’s home, it still feels like a vacation to be on the boat. They love the community on the dock and enjoy spending as much time there as they can. The marina workers are always super helpful. The Shafers hope to retire to the Florida Keys someday, but for right now they enjoy their home away from home, on the water. vBy Brandi Bue, Photos By Kathy Pritchard