Lay Day at Isle of Hope

1.19.11 Wednesday

A lay day at Isle of Hope and the dinghy gets launched via the new spinnaker halyard hooked onto the painter and goes off without a hitch.  Wouldn’t what to try it in any kind of breeze however, as it would make a terrible kite with it’s hard bottom.  Outboard on, dig out the gas tank and other accouterments and low and behold, it starts on the second pull.  Would have started on the first if I gave the cord a hearty enough yank. Wonders never cease. Off to the dock and a long walk to Savannah.  After gathering some necessities at the local Piggly Wiggly and CVS, I called a cab for the ride back but not before the 5 mile ride each way to your friendly neighborhood West Marine.  Yes, they have butane and they’ll have it at the counter when I do my flyby.  I’m glad I picked up a map before leaving the marina as I have to navigate for the cab driver.  Quite a character, born and raised in Savannah. Not so cheap for ‘Kenyon’ name on the fuel made in Korea and the cab fare makes it way too much.  Oh well, the cruising life.  Back to the boat to stow my purchases, then back to the marina for some hydro therapy (read long hot shower).  After the reverse dinghy process it’s some maintenance.  I discovered the previous day that I had left the cap off after fueling in Beaufort and of course it rained that night.  I drained the fuel filter which doubles as a water separator and out came a half cup of water from the bottom.  Glad I installed that piece of gear.  After cleaning up, dinner aboard and then plan for the next days’ adventure.