Taylor bayou was great. Forgot to take a pic. The bugs run us in a little before sunset. The trip through Port Arthur was uneventful except for the fog. Visibility was good when we left TB but socked us in (visibility 1/2 mile) after the MLK bridge. One inbound tanker dropped his anchor in the middle, turned on his fog horn, and reported that he was sitting it out till it cleared. We turned all detection equipment on and kept going at a very reduced speed, finally the for cleared then it got foggy again. Other than that all went well as far as the trip went.
During one of the checks of the engine room found we had developed a water leak in the starboard engine exhaust elbow. It was just a drip about every 15 seconds but one we kept a watchful eye on till we got to Bow Tie. Will remove it today and get it welded. Hope to NOT break off a bolt but bet I will as it is rusted in that area. Looks like it had a slow slow slow leak for a long time and finally got a pin hole in it.
Love Bowtie, everyone here is great. Fill up with fuel (excellent price). May stay here awhile with the engine issue and also because the weather has an FLOOD alert for the river that goes through Morgan City. It is supposed to flood the city marina and have some serious currents. Glad we have no schedule and will wait till that is safer till we go there..
Ok it is morning, started work on the engine and Yep, busted off one bolt, also it is Mardi Gras and work will slow down/stop on Tesday for the next few days and found another area with a small leak so will get it all done and have a bit of fun while we are at it. Hope to get you some pics of the parade Tuesday.
Here are a couple of views from our boat at BowTie.
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