Marigot Bay -Day 6
Rainmaker
Donald Macdonald
Sat 26 Dec 2020 19:53
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Another relaxing day in the sun. Some domestic cleaning
carried out and rubbish disposed of ashore. Delayed going to Soufriere until
tomorrow. Last night it rained for a few hours and the dinghy required a few
gallons of water to be mopped out and pumping up the tubes.
Dinghy engine almost behaving itself. So far we have
found if you turn the fuel off about a minute before getting to our destination
then switch off the engine will start when we gat back to it. Not sure if that
is why we are getting to row less, but until it fails us we shall use it as a
work around until I can get a gasket kit for carburetor and take it apart again
try and gain access to all jets to see if can get some cleaner down them. For
those thinking about the problem the fuel is all new bought a week ago and no
damage seen on any seals or gaskets, no diaphragm in this init. The float was
cleaned and checked to be operating smoothly. With our switching off fuel
starting to think this may be sticking but looked good to me.
No turkey for Christmas dinner. John had a Caribbean
coconut curry and I had Texas style baby ribs. Xmas music was being
played.
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