Newport
Wayward Adventure
Sat 18 Oct 2008 01:25
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44:37.440n 124:03.149w
So soon after the last entry the auto pilot started
acting up and it was soon discovered that the hydraulic steering was not fixed
after all. There was leaking from the top of the unit and the seals that
were put in in Port Angeles were the wrong kind I am told. So now we are
in the south marina in Newport and the hydraulic specialist in town is going to
take the whole steering unit into the shop to pressure test and get the
right seals put in on monday. I am learning quickly that part of the
cruising lifestyle is to not have too strict of an itinerary and go with the
flow of whatever is happening at the moment be it mechanical problems, weather
or any other unforseen problems. Newport is actually a really busy fishing
port with lots to do and see so we will enjoy and be off when were
off.
AP
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