We stopped yesterday at Dowry Creek Marina in NC for fuel and a waste tank pumpout. It’s under new management and the guys there couldn’t have been nicer. They’re offering inexpensive gas and discounted dockage & services so anyone in the area check it out. Say hello to the bald eagles nesting across the inlet!
After leaving the marina we noticed the generator didn’t want to start. We’d had a problem the day before but a filter change seemed to work. No such luck yesterday. Because our boat is basically “all electric” without a generator many things don’t work. Things like a/c, the stove cooktop and the grill to name a few.
The a/c is easy to do without as we are either moving or anchored out and there is always a breeze. The inability to cook was a challenge. Precooked meats, cheeses and hummus/veggies worked in a pinch but it brought home the importance of frozen items that can be microwaved as that still worked.
We’ll stop at a marina tonight and use shorepower (they also have a restaurant which would be a nice change), and tomorrow head into Deltaville to have someone trouble shoot and fix the generator.
The ICW has been interesting. Not many boats, varied wildlife and lots of calm water. The evenings anchoring out have given us beautiful sunsets and peace and quiet.
I think we’ll have to keep doing this awhile….
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