Day 75; July 13: We got up and headed to Petersburg, it is a 54-mile trip. It rained most of the day as predicted but the rain while moving is slightly better than while being anchored. On the way we saw whales, porpoises and a bear. We got to Petersburg, checked in and went to tried out a couple watering holes and had dinner.

Day 76; July 14: Today was a do-nothing day and enjoy the DRY but cloudy weather.

Day 77; July 15: Today I changed oil and filters on the main and generator engines. Carolyn did several loads of laundry at the same time. We went up and had lunch at Inga’s, Halibut tacos and Pad Thai both were good.

Day 78; July 16 Another day of excitement, we went grocery shopping. We have had water getting in under the forward cabin and not sure where it is getting in at. When we tested it was salty so it isn’t a rain leak. Reading online it might the anchor locker or the drain tubes from the locker to outside. This afternoon I pulled out the secondary anchor rode (40’ of chain and 350’ of rope) and Carolyn helped with the primary anchor and rode (350’ of chain and 150’ of rope). We lined up the chain on the dock because of the weight and kept it tidy so people wouldn’t trip. Lots of dirt and it also looked like one of the drain tubes may have been blocked. Hosed out the dirt and got a wire through the drain tubes.

Day 79; July 17 Continuing with the anchor locker the bed needed to be moved and folded in half to access the storage under the bed and below the storage area is access to the bow thruster compartment. I was encouraged that it was full of water and there was a lot of dirt that wasn’t there a few days ago. I think I washed the dirt out of the locker into the thruster area. I couldn’t see where there were any leaks in the floor, it was rebuilt in 2017. So, I suspect one of the tubes has a hole in it. I couldn’t access the tubes from below physically without removing the bow thruster, that’s not an in the water job. I got some tubing that fit inside the existing tubes and buttered it up with sealant. Hopefully, this will work for the short-term to prove where the issue is even if it may not be the long-term fix. Wanting to let the sealant dry for a day or two will keep us from testing the fix until we anchor again.

Day 80; July 18 We got a delivery of medication and went to breakfast at the Salty Pantry. The food was good but the place is busy and no menus so that adds stress to the experience. You see what looks good and ask what it is and order or not. The rest of the day was little tasks to get ready to leave in the morning.

Cleaning its beak

Thinking about our next boat and helicopter

Blue Sky