A weak south wind turned us during the night, it was planned.
8:00 Allan connecting the 2nd auxiliary battery.
Engine oil level was checked.
Drain the sump under motor (one bottle).
The alternator was belt tightened.
We change of transmission oil.
I fixed another leak in water pressure pump again we hope.
11:00 AM Recommendation from Greg, the mechanic at Shelburne Shipyard: completely disconnect the transmission cable and manually engage forward and reverse while underway. If the transmission works, it's not the problem, you have to look elsewhere. Not a pleasant procedure.
3:30 pm I call Pointe Bay Marina and they recommended Michael Sinclaire of Champlain Yacht Services in Charlotte VT. He was too busy but suggested a mechanic Larry from Westport. I talked with Larry and made an appointment for Monday morning.
We also expect a response from Diesel-Bec but they never returned our email or phone call. It seems that all diesel mechanics are very busy this time of year. Shelburne: not before three weeks, another step before mid-August, a third: no time at all! 17:21 We stay in the same place tonight.
7:30 pm: This is the time when fishermen come to tease the fish. Allan and I are fascinated by a plunging bird in search of seafood. He picked himself up three or four times before catching his meal. He flies by patrolling from the air and as soon as he spots his prey he flaps his wings quickly as if to stop his flight and then goes straight into the water head first and comes back almost instantaneously.
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