Going Down
Looking good for a Friday departure.
Dropped the dink to replace the bow lifting strap. Figured I'd run the engine. It took awhile to get it started. Boat stuff sure runs better when it's run often.
The helm had a slow hydraulic fluid leak. The first step in the repair was to remove the steering wheel. A gear puller was required. The old o-ring was very stiff. You don't suppose it's original equipment and is 29 years old? A new o-ring is in place and if we ever move Nellie we'll find out if it's working.
Fairhope, Alabama. Holding at 945nm.
