As he approached the military dock on the western shore, two tugs were re-positioning a ship already at the dock. Pete initially thought it was departing and gave it a wide berth. Further down the river he had to give space to a very heavy ocean-going barge and tug.
Pete did some serious though to the mechanic situation. He has already spoken with one mechanic at St. Johns, but he doesn't do electrical. However, he recommended another one who does. Pete left a message. It was then that he decided that since the Zimmerman's mechanics, at Southport Marina, have outstanding reviews. He called and they will see him after he is secure in the dock. The mechanic came aboard immediately and worked for 2 hours. The grounding wire has broken again. The regulator/alternator is loose with one of the washers out of position. By 1 PM it was all fixed. Pete decided to stay the night, which will give time the opportunity to walk to the auto store and pick up the silicon lube. Neither Pete nor the salesmen at the auto store could believe that they had no silicon lube. They will order it, but it will not be received for a day or two. Too late for Pete. He will pick it up down the line. With today's repairs, he can do without the generator. Just run the engine for a while at anchor to recharge.
The plans to meet up with friends in Myrtle Beach have fallen through as they are returning home the day before he pulls into that area. The current plan is to anchor south of Myrtle Beach below Osprey Point, continue on to Isle of Palms Marina, then next day, onto St. John's.
After a busy day, Pete enjoyed watching some TV and reading before saying our good nights.
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ P & K
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