NEXT
STEP:
OK...so
we’ve decided to go with the new motor. This one is probably worth fixing but
if there are things we, as backyard mechanics, can’t do for it...that’s what
will go on it. And we don’t have suppliers or contacts in the Caribbean.
When
we get a new engine, we PROMISE it will be taken care of. I
have a few brothers who might not believe that, but at this stage of life there
are some lessons we have learned well. We did our best with this one ... just
too late!
We
are leaving the Soo in the morning and heading as far south as the wind will
take us before dark. It’s a Northwest wind right now which means it will be at
our backs. Hopefully we won’t have lumpy seas. Apparently Todd is more nervous
of waves than he has let on, but it’s been a few days since he’s been on the
boat. He’s also homesick in that he misses kids and siblings (Mom too).
Todd and I went to the Bushplane Museum and saw some awesome planes and other machines! See pics!
Rick
has finished the oil change and the servicing, as much as he can do. It started
fine and still sounds the same, only loud! We are waiting for Yanmar to let us
know how long for the new motor. Liz thinks we should stay OUT of Georgian Bay
but I think we might risk Tobermory if we can find a space.
Geoff
is coming for dinner again tonight. Last night he and Todd went to the movies
and had dinner when they got back. I
expect Todd to have a meltdown tonight or tomorrow when he realizes that Dad
will be staying here after we leave.
Catch
y’all later. Happy sails!
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