Here we are on the eve of departure and it looks like everything is a go. Of course we didn't get here without a lot of running around the past week, picking up last minute "needs". We also ran into what I hope will be a non issue, but has the potential to be a bigger problem. In the process of tightening the starboard engine belt, I discovered a stripped bolt hole. Long story short, a piece of the collar where the hole is, broke off. Geo and I tapped the hole and inserted a new, slightly longer bolt and it appears to be ok for now. If it doesn't hold, however, I think it will be a costly and time consuming delay.
A thunderstorm is passing through this morning, but later today and the next several days look very good and hot, with temps forecasted in the high 80's by the weekend. When it stops raining, there will be one more trip to the grocery store and this afternoon we will depart the marina and move less than a mile to a bay near Geo's boat where we plan to anchor for the night. Thought a first night at anchor close to help would be a good idea. Departure tomorrow morning is the plan!
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