Shakedown Cruise

Luv Tug, soon to be renamed Lil' Green Tug, on the Delaware River
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Have had a few good days to check over the boat here at Winter’s Sailing in Riverside, NJ, on the Delaware River north of Philadelphia. Installed three new batteries, charger is working and properly set for flooded or AGM batteries, changed oil and filter, new zincs on the running gear. All safety gear is aboard. Been learning to use the GPS. Hope to leave with the falling tide (tidal range is about 12 feet!) at around 6:00am tomorrow. Tanks topped up. 27.9 hours on the meter. Will head south on the Delaware River to the C&D Canal. Will refuel at Summit North Marina halfway through the Canal, and then head for Pasadena, MD. May stop for the night at Worton or Fairlee, but hope to make it in one day.

Sunday, July 22, 2012
Left Riverside NJ at 6:45am, arrived Fairlee Creek around 5:15pm. 2.5 knots favorable current on the Delaware. SOG 10.7 knots! Filled up the fuel tank halfway through the C&D Canal. 12 gallons. Thought I was in for a late night at Fairlee Creek as a band was playing rock n roll from the park on shore. They knocked off at 6pm and by 8pm the creek emptied of small boats. Pretty much have it to myself. Marina has wi-fi for anchored boaters—free access.

Monday, July 23 2012
Motored to Pleasure Cover Marina. Filled up tanks (6.82 gal) tried to pump out head. Was not able to get suction. Placed repair order for head. Paid for outside covered storage through March 2014. 41 engine hours.
In rack storage at Pleasure Cove Marina, Pasadena, Maryland

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