Sunday, December 5th. We arrived in St. Augustine on a wing and a prayer on Thursday evening and called the mechanic we were familiar with from last year. They showed up Friday morning and within a short time identified our fuel problem. The fuel line had been hooked up backwards, confirming Bill's thoughts. The discharge side of the pump was hooked up to the intake in the fuel tank. The suction side was hooked up to the discharge side. So therefore, it only had three or four gallons to pick up - enough to run us 3 or 4 hours and then the engine would quit. We left the marina in St. Augustine yesterday and did a sea trial. The engine ran so well!!! I think we are going to love it. There were also some other adjustments and part replacements made, so we should be all set now. We have picked up a mooring in St. Augustine and intend to stay here for a few days of rest and relaxation. Our nerves are shot!
Yesterday they had a Christmas parade in the morning. In the afternoon we attended a reenactment. I can hear the fife and drums onshore now and a canon was just shot. They do have fun! St. Augustine at Christmas time is beautiful. We did some shopping in the old town section yesterday afternoon.
Yes, it was cold coming into St. Augustine. It is still not warm, but it is sunny. The tall ship Lynx is docked here doing some training. It is registered in Portsmouth NH.
Bill is busy now doing some electrical work - putting up some more of those wonderful LED lights. There is always something going on - never boredom.
Tuesday, December 8th. Still very COLD but at least it is sunny with no ice or snow. Still hanging on a mooring and enjoying St. Augustine.
Glad to hear that things are finally working. Maybe now you can start enjoying and practicing your cribbage. Hope to catch up with you after Christmas
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