We took Zephyr to the pumpout station in the morning to get the head tanks emptied. While we had checked the electric macerator that empties the tanks while far away from shore, apparently the pump in the stern isn't actually doing its job. With the button pushed, it's not pumping anything out so. I'd checked it a few weeks ago before we took off for our last shakedown cruise and it appeared to be fine but I guess not so out it will have to come. Lucky me, I will get to take it apart(after a good cleaning) and see what is wrong and if I can fix it. That's a lot cheaper than a new one. The bad thing is that I will probably have to take out the plumbing for the sink that is in the way of getting the unit out. The hoses that are attached to the macerator are on real tight and don't come off easily.
We scrubbed down the entire deck getting all the dirt and salt from our trip around the islands. It's amazing how dirty a boat can get even when surrounded by lots of water. We've been dive bombed by seagulls more than once.
While we were out, I made quite a list of things that needed attention when we got back as well as a list of people to contact to see if they can answer questions that have come up. We're slowly chewing through them, one by one all the while adding more as more things come up.
We've bought new line-rope-for the dingy. New polypropylene line that floats. This way, if we tow our "taxi" instead of putting her back on deck, the line won't have a chance of going down in the water and fouling the propeller. One of the last things I would want to do is to go swimming in this water. It's to COLD! The ends are all whipped(thin twine wrapped around the ends to keep them from unraveling) and they are set to be attached.
That's about it for yesterday. We took a walk or two to get some exercise. That's one big reason for having the dingy available is so that we can get ashore and walk around. You don't get a lot of exercise when your on a boat. Of course when sailing you do, but at anchor you don't.
Raining--gee what fun?
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