Monday, February 15, 2010

Feb. 13 The three guys came back to finish the domino tournament but I beat them all! The wind was still blowing so we never got off the boat but had lots of laughs during the game.

Feb. 14 Valentines Day. John spent the morning getting the rest of the water/fluid mix out of the middle bilge and cleaning up the floors. I was his surgical assistant bringing him tools and towels, etc. After lunch, our friend, Steve came over and the two men went into the forward bilge (yes it is big enough for two men to fit comfortably) to look for the hydraulic fluid leak. John had figured out that it had probably come from the forward/uphill part of the bilge and he was right. They found the leak in a metal pipe and were able to tape it with special tape. I had to start the engine and stop the engine and run for various tools, etc. and play surgical assistant again. They were able to trace the pipe to the port side windlass. This mystery had been going on for quite a time so it was wonderful to have it solved. We are using the starboard windlass these days because we like the Bruce anchor that is on that side better. When we get home, the pipe will be replaced. So another holiday was spent in a different fashion than usual- so goes the boating life.

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