Here We Go Again (Day 104)

LAY DAY: Boot Key Harbor, Mooring Ball L-10 MM1195

Lat/ Long: 24 42 32N 81 05 57W

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Weather: Bright sun all day, low in the mid 60s, high in the mid 70s; E wind 10 – 15 knots

Comment: Here we go again. Another day in paradise! We did a few boat chores. In the afternoon, I went ashore to rent a car (Thrifty $28.93 including taxes and all fees). We’ll have the car for 24 hours and use it to attend to some business in Homestead.

I made it back to the boat by 1630 hours, in time for Eric’s visit. He still believes he can fix the lock down mechanism. He says a spring is missing. He also found the leak in the cooling system. A “T” fitting is leaking. When throttled up, the leak squirts salt water all over the engine. The water evaporates leaving a thick salt residue on the engine. I’ll replace the ”T” fitting and the problem will be solved.

After Eric’s visit, we rode to the local Publix to provision with meats and refrigerated supplies. Tomorrow, while in Homestead, we’ll do the major provisioning at WalMart.