You thank Apple Basket for his gift, and mention that while you now have a boat, you have yet to find somepony who knows how to sail one. You then put a hoof around the colt's shoulders, and ask him whether he would like to embark with you on an epic journey.

Apple Basket: "Would I?! I-I mean, sure, I might be able to get this thing goin' where you need it to go, but if I'm bein' honest, I dunno if I can pull my weight the rest o' the way. You sure 'bout this?"

You and Moonflower nod, and Furia Storm offers an indifferent shrug.

Apple Basket: "Well, heh, in that case, how could I turn down an offer like that? Uh... that said, I right can't forget 'bout my responsibilities back at the farm, what with applebuck season comin' up in just a few days. Tell ya what: I'll go check in with my family real quick, then let y'all know if'n I can come along.

While I'm gone, you should double-check the supplies, just in case. I'll be back 'round high noon, and meet y'all here after lunch. And I promise I won't get lost this time!"

With that, you bid farewell to Apple Basket, and he excitedly trots off. Following his advice, you decide to take a closer look at the boat, and at the supplies onboard.

On the deck, you find the mast at the front of the boat with a tiller and a winch, and a small cabin at the back. In front of the cabin is a water pump and a lifebuoy on the left, and an anchor windlass on the right.

Inside the cabin, you find two windowside beds, a bushel of oatmeal, three kegs of water, and an icebox containing three baskets of apples, a bag of carrots, three loafs of bread, and two wheels of cheese.

Moonflower: "Eee‼ This is so cool! We still got all mornin' to get ready, too. What'cha think?"

Your pocket watch indicates twenty to nine.

• The road north leads to the tavern, and the observatory.
• The road east leads to the marketplace, and the Trading Post headquarters.
• The road south leads to the south district, which includes Aqua Skies and Marine Wave's house, the barbershop, the bathhouse, the chemist, the enchanter, the farrier, the windmill, and the beach area.