Right; can you really update an intermission? Well, why not. When we parked Scooter at Dowry Creek in early December, we pumped out the holding tank, drained the water system, put the "pink stuff" in the engines; in short, partially winterized the boat. A "just in case" sort of thing. Reduces the worry factor. In the course of pumping out the sewage tank, I noticed that the pump time was reaaally short. However, the lil' red light went out; the lil' green light came on; must be good. In the early am of the next morning, as we were loading the car to drive to PA, the lil' red light came back on: full tank! Great. An uh,oh thing.
So, back down to the boat; courtesy of Wayne and his trusty C172. First time I've been low'n slow in a long time; thanks, Wayne, it was a great trip. Anyway, after carefully diagnosing the crappy (sorry, Chuckie, it begged to be said) situation, we determined that the vent system was obstructed. So, new external fitting, new vent line, removal of the vent line filter, and a new, larger on the tank fitting. Despite some opinions to the contrary, we could not generate enough content to complete a pump out test in the short time we were there. Logic says it should be good. But, what logical person would ever buy a boat? We can only hope. Also stripped, cleaned, and operationally checked the anchor windlass. Seemed good; but again, time will tell. Fuel tanks are filled, water tank is filled, holding tank is empty, bridge canvas has been repaired, but not yet installed; Scooter is about ready for the next leg.
Plan is to drive down between the 7th and 8th of January, and, weather permitting head South. Our best wishes to all for a wonderful, and happy New Year. Catch you on the flip side!
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