Deltaville

At Solomon's Island we were able to get the dinghy engine repaired.  Once again they cleaned out the carburator and told us that the fuel tank was full of water.  The vent valve was stuck open and condensation was getting in.  The ethanol absorbs it and gums up the injectors.  The end result has been repeated problems with the engine not idling.  We got a new 3 gallon (instead of 6 gallon) gas tank and hose with new connectors.  I think we are good to go.... anyway I sure hope so.

Nice house in Solomon's Island

Since our last post we have been in Deltaville, VA.  We had a great run south and dropped the hook.  Very quiet and peaceful anchorage.  We have arranged to have a new sea water wash down pump installed.  The one we have has a weak flow, and uses up our drinking water.  The new one will have a lot more pressure and will use sea water.  Hopefully this will make it easier - and less messy - when we pull up the anchor. 

 This lighthouse on the bay looks like someone used to live there.  Imagine That!

Check out the little hand made boat that was sailing around our boat.  I was out for a dinghy trial and spotted it.  It even tacked on its own.  Very clever design.

Deltaville Marina

We spent 3 nights on the hook, and yesterday came in for our first night at a dock since MYC.  They have a loaner car, so we were able to stock up.  Then SURPRISE!  We got a call from Barbara and Ken Hyman.  They caught up to us and anchored out in Jackson Creek.  We invited them to come over for dinner.  Great fun - great company.  They are headed south to North Carolina and will leave their boat there for the winter.

Today the mechanic is installing the pump, and we plan to leave for Norfolk tomorrow.  It is our plan to be in the ICW past the locks before the possibility on bad weather this weekend.  I sure hope the storm takes a turn east before getting up here.